Process Engineer

NES Fircroft; Sabine Pass (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Facilities & Process Engineer (Process Engineer III) to support LNG facilities, utilities, and balance-of-plant systems. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, reliability initiatives, MOC execution, and collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and Project teams to improve performance and readiness.

The candidate should bring LNG experience, process engineering fundamentals, and a track record of safe, compliant facility operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, mechanical, or process engineering field.
• Experience in LNG terminals or similar process industries.
• Experience troubleshooting plant operations and supporting reliability programs.
• Familiarity with MOC processes and process safety concepts.
• Knowledge of DCS and process controls; ability to review technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support for LNG process systems and facility operations.
• Lead troubleshooting of process equipment and operational issues affecting performance.
• Support reliability, integrity, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Lead and participate in MOC processes and technical studies.
• Coordinate engineering analyses, process evaluations, and capital project execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

LNG facilities experience

Troubleshooting plant operations

MOC (Management of Change) experience

Reliability and integrity programs

Process engineering knowledge

PSM knowledge

DCS/process control systems knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Duration: Approx. 1-3 Year Surge Support Assignment

Per Diem: Available for non-local candidates

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Facilities & Process Engineer (Process Engineer III) to

provide day-to-day engineering support for LNG process facilities, utilities, and

balance-of-plant systems. This role is responsible for troubleshooting operational

issues, supporting reliability and integrity initiatives, executing Management of Change

(MOC) activities, coordinating engineering studies, and driving the resolution of plant

The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Integrity,

Projects, and third-party engineering contractors to improve facility performance,

reliability, operability, and overall plant readiness. This position serves as a key

technical resource focused on maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable facility

operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support for LNG process systems, utilities, and facility operations.
• Troubleshoot process, equipment, and operational issues impacting plant performance and reliability.
• Support facility reliability, integrity, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Lead and participate in Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Identify, assess, and drive resolution of facility vulnerabilities and technical action items.
• Coordinate engineering studies, process evaluations, and technical assessments.
• Support maintenance planning, turnaround activities, and operational readiness efforts.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Integrity, and Project teams to implement facility improvements.
• Review engineering documents, procedures, process calculations, and technical recommendations.
• Assist with capital and expense project execution from concept through implementation.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Interface with engineering contractors, consultants, vendors, and equipment manufacturers.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting LNG facilities or comparable process industries, including:
  • LNG Export/Import Terminals
  • Gas Processing Facilities
  • Petrochemical Plants
  • Refining Operations
  • Chemical Manufacturing Facilities
  • Midstream Processing Facilities
• Experience troubleshooting plant operational and process issues.
• Experience supporting facility reliability, integrity, and performance improvement programs.
• Practical knowledge of Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Familiarity with process engineering principles, plant systems, and utility operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• LNG liquefaction or regasification facility experience.
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, debottlenecking, or optimisation initiatives.
• Knowledge of process safety management (PSM) programs.
• Experience with HAZOPs, risk assessments, and facility studies.
• Familiarity with DCS and process control systems.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.