Process Engineer

PTS Advance; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401K

Job summary

PTS Advance is seeking a Process Engineer in Houston, TX, to support the design, optimization, and operation of oil and gas processing facilities.

The candidate will be responsible for monitoring and optimizing production operations, developing process documentation, and supporting facility startups. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and significant experience in the oil and gas sector.

Benefits include Health, Vision, Dental, and 401K.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in oil and gas or related sectors.
• Extensive knowledge in process safety and compliance regulations.
• Ability to conduct HAZOP studies and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize production operations for efficiency.
• Develop and maintain process flow diagrams and engineering documentation.
• Support facility startups, shutdowns, and commissioning activities.

Skills

Process optimization

Equipment performance evaluation

Process simulations

Collaboration with teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Plus

Job description

Client: EPC

Location: Houston, TX

Duration: 1 year and possible Permanent Position

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, and 401K

Supporting: Grassroots Project

Process Engineer to support the design, optimization, and operation of oil and gas processing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize production and processing operations to maximize efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Perform process simulations, heat and material balances, and equipment performance evaluations.
• Develop and maintain process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, and engineering calculations.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and identify root causes of operational issues.
• Support facility startups, shutdowns, debottlenecking, and commissioning activities.
• Conduct process safety reviews, HAZOP studies, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on capital projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports, operating procedures, and engineering documentation.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend solutions to improve plant performance and reduce operating costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 3-20 years of experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery, LNG, or gas processing operations.
• Experience with process simulation software such as Aspen HYSYS or Aspen Plus.