Senior Process Engineer — Projects, MOC & Safety

Jobtailor; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support operations and design initiatives in our US facilities. The role focuses on evaluating process improvements, MOC execution, and ensuring alignment with safety and reliability standards.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Chemical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and strong communication skills to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams. Willingness to work on-site in Minnesota or Virginia and to wear PPE as required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of process engineering experience in operations support and design.
• Experience with the Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and industry best practices for process/design engineering.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas.

Responsibilities

• Execute process studies or detailed engineering analysis for capacity expansions or process optimization.
• Integrate input from customers/stakeholders and technical/business teams to ensure fit-for-purpose projects.
• Coordinate process engineering interface with third-party engineering for relevant studies.
• Ensure project scope is well defined and cost-effective.
• Develop project scoping for investments to ensure smooth Define Phase transition.
• Provide technical oversight of contractors’ deliverables with guidance from the Department Manager.
• Support the Project Engineer in defining scope, cost, schedule, and execution strategy (FEL3).
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) activities with technical assurance.
• Provide risk-based assurance on safety barriers/controls and offer improvements.
• Develop technical and scope documents to support process oversight.
• Serve as Technical Authority knowledgeable of standards and best practices.
• Provide supplemental project technical support as needed (e.g., turnaround support).

Skills

Process engineering

MOC experience

Safety & compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support operations and design initiatives in our US facilities. The role focuses on evaluating process improvements, MOC execution, and ensuring alignment with safety and reliability standards.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Chemical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and strong communication skills to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams. Willingness to work on-site in Minnesota or Virginia and to wear PPE as required.