Process Engineer: Optimize Plant Performance & Safety

Sasol Limited; Lake Charles (LA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol Limited in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Process Engineer to apply chemical engineering principles to monitor unit performance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain process documentation. The role supports safe, reliable operations and participates in small capital projects.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance and other engineering disciplines, contribute to PSM activities, and help drive improvements in efficiency, throughput, and energy use.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and knowledge of chemical engineering principles.
• Familiarity with P&IDs/PFDs and basic Process Safety Management elements (MOC, PHA).
• Ability to collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
• Strong attention to detail, proactive mindset, and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, stable, and reliable plant operations by applying process engineering principles.
• Monitor unit performance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain process documentation.
• Contribute to PS M activities, PHA participation, and action-item follow-up.
• Assist in capital/expense projects with process design inputs and commissioning support.
• Ensure compliance with standards and drive continuous improvement in efficiency and energy use.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Data analysis

Technical documentation

P&IDs/PFDs

PSM basics

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Chemical Engineering preferred

Job description

Sasol Limited in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Process Engineer to apply chemical engineering principles to monitor unit performance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain process documentation. The role supports safe, reliable operations and participates in small capital projects.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance and other engineering disciplines, contribute to PSM activities, and help drive improvements in efficiency, throughput, and energy use.