Senior Staff Process Engineer

Airswift; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Staff Process Engineer, where you'll optimize production processes and enhance operational efficiency in the oil and gas industry. This role involves addressing production bottlenecks, conducting equipment surveillance, and implementing process improvements to boost efficiency and uptime. With your expertise in data analytics and process software, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring product quality and operational excellence. If you're ready to elevate your career and make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years experience in oil and gas processing required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Support operations with production bottlenecks and process optimization.
• Conduct surveillance on equipment and processes.
• Plan and execute process improvements to reduce expenses.

Skills

Data analytics and regression techniques

Root Cause Failure Analysis techniques

Process software (HYSYS, UniSim, PVTSim, PipeSim)

MS Office applications

Reading P&IDs, PFDs, SAFDs, and equipment data sheets

Oil and gas processes knowledge

Understanding of pump, reciprocating, and turbine compression systems

Knowledge of pressure relief, separator, heat exchanger, and control valve designs

Basic understanding of corrosion, scaling, emulsion, and foaming mechanisms

Knowledge of ASME B31.3, API standards, and project management principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Chemical Engineering with focus on fluid mechanics and hydrocarbon processing

Tools

HYSYS

UniSim

PVTSim

PipeSim

Job description

Job Type: Contract

Work period: Full-Time

Duration: 30-05-2025 TO 29-05-2026

Location: Galveston, Texas, United States

Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Elevate Your Career in Senior Staff Process Engineer with Airswift

We are seeking a Senior Staff Process Engineer to join our client's team in the oil and gas industry, focusing on optimizing production processes and enhancing operational efficiency.

Role Overview

• Support operations with production bottlenecks, process optimization, phase separation, and chemical applications.
• Conduct surveillance on equipment and processes.
• Understand overall platform material and energy balances.
• Identify remedial or proactive measures to sustain or improve uptime.
• Interface with 3rd party chemical providers regarding sampling, monitoring, and data collection.
• Ensure that export product quality meets pipeline and overboard water specifications.
• Optimize equipment and control systems to minimize process-related downtime.
• Establish KPIs for performance of major equipment and processes including their operating envelopes.
• Plan and execute process improvements to reduce expenses and increase efficiency and uptime.
• Participate in facility and major project hazard reviews.

Skills & Qualifications

• Data analytics and regression techniques.
• Root Cause Failure Analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in process software (HYSYS, UniSim, PVTSim, PipeSim).
• MS Office applications.
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs, PFDs, SAFDs, and equipment data sheets.
• Familiarity with oil and gas processes including gas-liquid and water-oil separation.
• Understanding of pump, reciprocating, and turbine compression systems.
• Knowledge of pressure relief, separator, heat exchanger, and control valve designs.
• Basic understanding of corrosion, scaling, emulsion, and foaming mechanisms.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3, API standards, and project management principles.

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required; Chemical Engineering with a focus on fluid mechanics and hydrocarbon processing .
• Experience: 10-15 years in oil and gas processing required; offshore Gulf of Mexico experience .

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Unlock your potential with Airswift. Apply now!

About Airswift

Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the engineering and technology sectors. With operations spanning over 70 countries, we boast a talent pool of over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees. Our unparalleled reach and expertise are unmatched in the industry. Learn more about Airswift at https://www.airswift.com/blog.

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