Process Engineer

Keystone Engineering Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Houston is looking for a Sr. Process Engineer with 4-10 years of experience in the oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing industry. The role involves monitoring plant performance, providing process optimization, and supporting capital improvement projects. Strong communication skills and a B.S. degree in Engineering are required. This position offers full-time employment with occasional site visits and an office work environment.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of engineering-related experience in the oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing industry preferred.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on plant operating performance of assigned units.
• Complete performance evaluations and generate recommendations.
• Provide process optimization and technical support.
• Prepare and review documents including PFDs and P&IDs.
• Review new operational procedures and conduct training.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Solution advocate

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university

Job description

Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has been a reliable provider of qualified engineering resources and technically innovative solutions. Keystone was founded to be an enduring company, and to provide an environment for our employees and clients to innovate, thrive, and be successful.

Keystone’s family of companies include: Milestone Project Services, SIS SILverstone, VeraPro, and Salmon & Associates

Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their individual skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and process is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered: 3D Laser Scanning, Controls & Automation, Construction Management, Design & Drafting, Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Functional Safety, Information Technology, Instrumentation, On-Site Services, Operations & Commissioning Support, Procurement, Project Management.

Keystone Engineering is currently seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to join our Houston team.

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Houston, TX

Work Environment/Physical Demands: Office/Sedentary

Travel Requirements : Occasional site visits

Essential Functions:

• Monitor and report on plant operating performance of assigned units including overall plant efficiency, capacity, product yields, catalyst life, emissions, and process safety. Collect field data as required to ensure accuracy of results.
• Complete performance evaluations and generate recommendations to resolve identified problems found in process equipment including compressors, turbines, heat exchangers, absorbers, strippers, boilers, combustion equipment, and reactors.
• Provide process optimization, troubleshooting, data analysis, and technical support to the operations organization.
• Provide detailed engineering support and monitor / expedite assigned jobs through the Management of Change process to ensure timely execution.
• Evaluate and participate in the development of potential capital improvement projects to increase production capacity, improve energy efficiency, and enhance EHS performance.
• Prepare and review documents including PFDs, P&IDs, scopes of work, and equipment specifications to support capital improvement project budget authorization requests and approved project execution. Provide detailed written justifications for management approval.
• Review new operational procedures and conduct training for operations personnel for significant changes.
• Participate in PHAs, LOPA studies, and incident investigations.
• Identify and implement solutions to EHS related action items to meet schedule requirements.
• Assist Maintenance and Operations during turnarounds by providing pre-turnaround process engineering recommendations, assisting in planning specialty work, performing equipment inspections related to process issues, monitoring equipment repairs that can affect the process, coordinating catalyst replacements, and assisting with plant restarts.

Requirements:

• B.S. degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 4-10 years of engineering-related experience in the oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing industry preferred.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) required.
• Self-motivated, organized, and solution advocate.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Experience Preferred:

• P.E. license
• B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.