Process Engineer III - GPLNG

NES Fircroft; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Facilities & Process Engineer to provide day-to-day support for LNG process facilities, utilities, and related systems at Sabine Pass. The role focuses on troubleshooting, reliability, MOC execution, and driving plant readiness in collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and third-party contractors.

The successful candidate will help improve facility performance, support asset integrity programs, and coordinate analyses from concept through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting LNG facilities or comparable process industries (LNG export/import terminals, gas processing, petrochemical plants, refining, chemical manufacturing, midstream processing).
• Strong operations experience supporting live operating facilities.
• Experience troubleshooting plant operational and process issues.
• Experience supporting facility reliability, integrity, and performance improvement programs.

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.

Skills

LNG process experience

Troubleshooting operations

Maintenance planning

MOC knowledge

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

DCS systems

PSM knowledge

HAZOPs

Job description

Facilities & Process Engineer (LNG / Process Facilities)

Location: Sabine Pass, TX 77655

Duration: Approx. 1-3 Year Surge Support Assignment

Rate: Starts at $60/hr (Open to negotiating higher based on prior experience)

Schedule: 8-10 Hours Per Day (Flexible)

Interview Process: Virtual Interviews

Start Date: ASAP

Per Diem: Available for exceptional non-local candidates

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Facilities & Process Engineer 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 vulnerabilities.

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.

Required 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
• Strong operations experience supporting live operating 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.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.