Senior Project Engineer: Chemical & Process Leader

Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaneka North America is hiring a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital projects from concept through closeout in a chemical/refinery environment. You will define objectives, scope, deliverables, and success criteria while ensuring alignment with safety, environmental, and lifecycle goals.

The role requires 5–10 years of related experience, strong skills in AutoCAD and MS Office, and proficiency with SAP. You will mentor teams, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Chemical Engineering required.
• 5 years: Engineering and Chemical or Refinery Operations required.
• 10 years: Engineering and Chemical or Refinery Operations required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Office suite and SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects from initial concept through closeout across all phases.
• Establish project objectives, scope, deliverables, acceptance criteria and success measures.
• Ensure technical solutions align with safety, reliability, and lifecycle objectives.
• Monitor performance, risks, issues, and changes, coordinating mitigations.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet safety, cost, schedule, and quality goals.
• Coordinate procurement and contractor management, including bid evaluations and contracts.

Skills

AutoCAD

SAP

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Education

Bachelors of Chemical Engineering (required)

Job description

Kaneka North America is hiring a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital projects from concept through closeout in a chemical/refinery environment. You will define objectives, scope, deliverables, and success criteria while ensuring alignment with safety, environmental, and lifecycle goals.

The role requires 5–10 years of related experience, strong skills in AutoCAD and MS Office, and proficiency with SAP. You will mentor teams, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with operations and