Job Description: Senior Process Engineer

Location: Crosby, TX

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

Role Overview

Seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead capital projects and optimize chemical manufacturing processes. The engineer will manage full project lifecycles—from conceptual design through commissioning—and drive improvements in efficiency, safety, and production output. This is a hands-on role requiring coordination across engineering disciplines and active involvement in troubleshooting and standards development.

Key Responsibilities

• Capital Project Leadership
• Design, procure, construct, and commission new chemical process units.
• Define technical alternatives and improve tolling operations.
• Oversee process design packages and direct external contractors.
• Process Optimization
• Lead Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and HAZOP reviews.
• Develop and maintain plant and corporate engineering standards.
• Troubleshoot, debottleneck, and expand process capacity.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Coordinate with CADD, mechanical, instrumentation, and automation teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations.
• Technical and Operational Support
• Act as lead engineer on projects of varying scale.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and cost across units.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Strong foundation in mass/energy balances, heat transfer, hydraulics, equipment sizing, and MOC selection.
• Experience in commissioning, automation, and process optimization.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, process simulations (Aspen or ChemCad), and engineering standards.
• PSM knowledge and PHA participation required.