Senior Engineer - Gas Industry (Process Safety & Projects)

AlphaStaff, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AlphaStaff, Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer to provide technical leadership and oversee complex engineering projects within the natural gas sector.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, and Business Development to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant solutions across the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of engineering and project management experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and hands-on expertise with process simulation and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in engineering, PM, operations support.
• Experience in the natural gas industry.
• Experience using engineering analysis and process simulation software.
• Strong knowledge of process engineering, optimization, controls and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle for large-scale engineering projects, including design, development, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers while promoting engineering excellence and compliance with company standards.
• Serve as a technical resource for Operations and Engineering teams by troubleshooting complex process and facility issues.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, including PSI, MOC, PHA, LOPA, and PSSR.
• Maintain and utilize process simulation models for troubleshooting, project development, training, and cost estimation.
• Partner with Engineering and Business Development teams to evaluate projects and develop technical solutions and project estimates.
• Review facility, equipment, and process designs to ensure operational efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop equipment and instrumentation specifications and perform engineering calculations and analyses.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and performance while recommending adjustments as needed.
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure adherence to all company, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project leadership

Engineering analysis

Process safety

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

AlphaStaff, Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer to provide technical leadership and oversee complex engineering projects within the natural gas sector.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, and Business Development to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant solutions across the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of engineering and project management experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and hands-on expertise with process simulation and safety programs.