Process Engineer II

Airswift; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an experienced Process Engineer II in Spring, TX, to lead a design team and oversee contractor deliverables during front end design and detailed engineering for refinery or chemical processing projects.

The role requires 10–15 years of experience, a BS in Chemical Engineering, and strong capital project background. Expect travel up to 25% and frequent coordination with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• 10–15 years of experience in refining or chemical processing industries.
• Capital project development experience.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines under heavy workloads.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and technical communications.
• Fluent in English for technical and business context.
• Travel up to 25% to site locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a design team to develop basic process design specifications or oversee an engineering contractor's work during front end design and detailed engineering.
• Monitor and guide junior engineers in process design activities including heat & material balances, equipment design, and safety facilities.
• Lead or participate in process optimization studies for capital/operating cost savings and configuration options.
• Provide technical oversight to ensure contractor work aligns with company standards and owner's requirements.
• Support Hazard & Operability Reviews for new or modified facilities and provide commissioning/start-up assistance.

Skills

Petroleum refining

Chemical processing

Contractor experience

Capital projects

MS Office

English fluent

Travel 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Process Engineer II Duration: 1 year (possibility of extension) Schedule: 5/40 Location: Spring, TX

MAIN FUNCTIONS

Lead a design team in the development of basic process design specifications or provide oversight of an engineering contractor's technical deliverables during the front end design / detailed engineering phases of projects.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and lead junior engineers in the development of process design specifications, including the development of heat & material balances, design flow plans, process equipment design, preliminary hydraulic balances, utility balances, basic process control & instrumentation, materials selection, safety facilities
• Lead and/or perform process optimization studies to identify / evaluate capital / operating cost savings, process configuration alternatives, safety facilities requirements, etc.
• Provide technical oversight for engineering contractor's work during front end engineering & design / detailed engineering to ensure consistency with Company methods & guidelines, project specifications & owner's requirements
• Participate in Hazard & Operability Reviews for new / modified facilities / in support of existing plant facilities
• Provide commissioning & start-up assistance for new / modified facilities, as required
• Establish organization and staffing process

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent, required
• Experience in petroleum refining / chemical process industry / with an engineering contractor serving these industries
• 10-15 years of experience
• Capital project development experience
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
• Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications
• Travels required to site up to 25% #LI-AP5