Lead Process Optimization Engineer: VAre you a seasoned process engineer with a passion for driving operational excellence in the LNG industry? Join our innovative team as a Lead Process Optimization Engineer: V, where you'll play a critical role in enhancing plant performance, resolving operational vulnerabilities, and pioneering strategic improvements at our Sabine Pass facility. This is your opportunity to lead high-impact optimization initiatives and support long-term reliability in a dynamic, onsite environment.
What You'll Do:- Lead troubleshooting efforts related to process reliability and production hurdles
- Monitor plant performance, identify vulnerabilities, and spearhead corrective actions
- Support and drive root cause investigations, ensuring lessons learned translate into actionable solutions
- Conduct process studies, simulations, and optimization projects to enhance efficiency and safety
- Play a key role in Management of Change (MOC), PSSR, and safety activities
- Develop technical recommendations to improve reliability, operability, and capacity
- Support stabilization and startup activities, ensuring smooth, safe operations during transitions
- Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, process controls, and external engineering teams
Required Skills:- B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related field
- 8+ years of experience in LNG, upstream, gas processing, refining, or petrochemical environments
- Strong troubleshooting, process safety, and plant optimization skills
- Proficiency with process simulation tools and performance monitoring systems
- Proven ability to translate operational challenges into sustainable reliability enhancements
Nice to Have Skills:- Experience supporting LNG Train 1 stabilization and Train 2 startup readiness
- Familiarity with engineering studies, surveillance, and RCFAs
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
Preferred Education and Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (Master's preferred)
- Extensive hands-on onsite operations experience, particularly in high-level process environments
Other Requirements:- Onsite presence at Sabine Pass, TX; local or non-local candidates considered
- Willingness to travel as needed for project requirements
- Certification in process safety or related areas is a plus
Ready to make a significant impact in the LNG industry? Apply now and bring your expertise to a forward-thinking team committed to excellence and innovation.