Process Engineer

Oleon; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oleon is hiring a Process Engineer for our Conroe, Texas plant. You will monitor and analyze process parameters, troubleshoot upsets, and help develop operating procedures to improve safety, quality and efficiency.

The role includes leading capital and improvement projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting new product introductions, and sharing best practices with Oleon’s global colleagues to drive performance and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 3–7 years of experience in chemical process engineering, preferably in esterification, batch/continuous operations, or specialty chemicals.
• Experience in PSM-covered processes strongly preferred.
• Exposure to capital project execution and process control systems (DCS/PLC).
• Experience working with global or multi-site teams a plus.
• Knowledge of reaction engineering, heat transfer, and separation processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze process parameters to identify opportunities for safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Support daily operations by troubleshooting process upsets and equipment issues.
• Develop and implement operating procedures, work instructions, and best practices.
• Lead and support capital and improvement projects, from concept through commissioning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Maintenance, HSE, QA/QC, and Production) to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Provide technical support for new product introductions and process scale-ups.
• Partner with Oleon’s global process engineering, operations, and R&D teams to share knowledge, align on technical standards, and leverage best practices.
• Participate in global working groups and contribute to initiatives that enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability across Oleon sites.
• Participate in hazard reviews (PHA/HAZOP), MOC (Management of Change), and root cause investigations.
• Drive initiatives to enhance process safety management (PSM) and environmental performance.

Skills

Process engineering

PSM experience

Capital project execution

Cross-functional teams

DCS/PLC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DCS/PLC systems

Job description

At Oleon, we bring you natural chemistry. Ambitious, with both feet on the ground. That's who we are and that's how we will continue to grow. Our specialty lies in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of oleochemical products. We offer them in a large variety of markets such as: cosmetics, nutrition, crop protection, industrial ingredients, lubricants, oilfield, coatings, detergents, and many more.

Oleon has over 1,000 employees worldwide in 10 different countries. Enthusiastic people who are completely in their element here at Oleon are more than welcome to join our team.

The Job

We are looking for a Process Engineer for our Conroe, Texas plant.

Some of your main duties & responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze process parameters to identify opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Support daily operations by troubleshooting process upsets and equipment issues.
• Develop and implement operating procedures, work instructions, and best practices.
• Lead and support capital and improvement projects, from concept through commissioning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Maintenance, HSE, QA/QC, and Production) to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Provide technical support for new product introductions and process scale-ups.
• Partner with Oleon’s global process engineering, operations, and R&D teams to share knowledge, align on technical standards, and leverage best practices.
• Participate in global working groups and contribute to initiatives that enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability across Oleon sites.
• Participate in hazard reviews (PHA/HAZOP), MOC (Management of Change), and root cause investigations.
• Drive initiatives to enhance process safety management (PSM) and environmental performance.

Who are we looking for?

You'll succeed if:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline required.
• 3–7 years of experience in chemical process engineering, preferably in esterification, batch/continuous operations, or specialty chemicals.
• Experience in PSM-covered processes strongly preferred.
• Exposure to capital project execution and process control systems (DCS/PLC).
• Experience working with global or multi-site teams a plus.
• Knowledge of reaction engineering, heat transfer, and separation processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards.

Next to your skills, it is your drive and motivation that will make all the difference!

What's in it for you?

You will join a company with ambitious goals and a welcoming atmosphere. Both your personal development and work-life balance are equally important to us. You can expect an attractive salary and leave scheme.

Oleon is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces all forms of diversity. We ensure equal opportunities in our recruitment and integration processes and ensure that you can be yourself in our professional environment.

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Oleon is a business unit of Avril, the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oil and protein sector.

Avril is present in consumer food, animal nutrition and expertise, renewable energy and chemistry, with a recorded revenue of 8 billion euro across 19 countries in 2023. The Group focuses its growth on a unique value-sharing model.

Avril and its 7 300 employees, driven by its purpose, "Serving the Earth", are committed to addressing climate change and population growth challenges.

Joining Avril means choosing to work in a company that harmoniously brings together performance and responsibility, innovation and humbleness, the group and individuals. Avril: there is another way.