Process Engineer

Job Title: Process Engineer
Location: Houston, TX
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00
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Security Clearance: Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)



Requirements

Education & Professional Experience

• Academic Background: B.S. degree from an accredited four-year institution, or a comparable level of practical field experience.

• Industry Tenure: Between 3 and 5 years of direct experience within the refining or chemical processing sectors.

Leadership: Prior experience in a line management or supervisory capacity is highly desirable.

Technical Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge

• Industry Standards: Working familiarity with the guidelines and best practices established by OSHA, EPA, API, ASME, and NFPA .

Safety Management: Strong functional understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) protocols.

??????? Engineering & Technical Proficiency

• Schematic Interpretation: The ability to accurately read and analyze technical documentation, including equipment blueprints, P&IDs , and control loop diagrams.

• Engineering Principles: A foundational grasp of core chemical engineering concepts, specifically mass transfer, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer calculations.

Scientific Literacy: A solid command of fundamental chemistry principles.

??????? Safety & Emergency Response

• ERT Preparedness: General awareness of Emergency Response Team functions, including the Incident Command System (ICS) , HAZWOPER, First Aid/CPR, and fire extinguisher operation.

Security: Valid TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credentials) are mandatory for this position.

??????? Soft Skills & Software

• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal abilities and the capacity to communicate effectively across different levels of the organization.

• Digital Tools: Advanced competency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

• Systems: Previous exposure to SAP or similar ERP environments is considered a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the operation of the site to identify continuous improvement opportunities that generate savings or efficiencies
• Support day-to-day operations by providing project, process, and engineering expertise
• Author FEL1 Capital Project scope & justifications
• Execute small capital projects, including field construction supervision
• Manage site variable costs/usage and develop action plans for improvement
• Lead control loop improvement efforts
• Maintain accurate BFDs, PFDs, and P&IDs
• Plan, coordinate, execute, and document Maximum Daily Capacity (MDC) tests
• Monitor differential pressures, heat exchanger U-values, catalyst reactivity, and acid mist removal
• Use SUMO Compliance Tool to analyze processes and recommend improvements
• Manage site production KPIs including On Stream Time (OST), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and Turbo Generator Efficiency (TGE)
• Enter data daily, run, and distribute reports weekly
• Support management initiatives and serve as a change agent on site
• Support Equipment Strategy and best practice compliance
• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental policies, including HS&E, ISO/RC 14001
• Participate in HSE and Process Safety activities and initiatives

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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