Process Engineer: Drive Safe, Reliable Plant Performance

Sasol; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Process Engineer to support safe, stable, and reliable plant operations. You will apply process engineering principles to monitor unit performance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain documentation.

The role involves participation in Process Safety Management activities, root cause investigations, and collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and other engineering disciplines to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Chemical Engineering is preferred.
• 0–5 years relevant engineering experience preferred.
• Experience in a PSM environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of P&IDs and PFDs in a petrochemical or refining setting.

Responsibilities

• Support process engineering activities within assigned production units, ensuring safe, stable, and reliable operations.
• Conduct technical evaluations, process calculations, and basic simulations to troubleshoot operational issues.
• Assist in Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, including PHA, MOC, and action-item follow-up.
• Prepare and maintain process documentation such as P&IDs, operating procedures, process descriptions, and engineering calculations.
• Monitor unit performance data, identifying deviations and recommending improvements to efficiency, throughput, and energy use.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and other Engineering disciplines to support daily operations and small improvement projects.
• Support capital or expense projects by providing process design inputs, reviewing vendor documents, and assisting during commissioning or startup.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, engineering practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including reliability improvements, optimization studies, and technology upgrades.

Skills

Process engineering

P&IDs and PFDs

PSM knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Chemical Engineering preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sasol in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Process Engineer to support safe, stable, and reliable plant operations. You will apply process engineering principles to monitor unit performance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain documentation.

The role involves participation in Process Safety Management activities, root cause investigations, and collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and other engineering disciplines to drive improvements.