Lead Process Engineer - Oil and Gas
CANUSA EPC LLC•Houston, TX
•$150,000 - $200,000•Hybrid
About The Position
CANUSA EPC is seeking an experienced Lead Process Engineer to join their engineering team in Houston. This role involves leading and executing process engineering activities across EPC projects, working directly with clients, and providing technical guidance to junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in process engineering, particularly within the oil & gas sector, and be ready to take ownership of projects and contribute to business development efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Approximately 8+ years of relevant process engineering experience.
- Experience within oil & gas, natural gas processing, midstream, petrochemical, chemical, LNG, or a related process industry.
- Experience developing or reviewing PFDs, HMBs, P&IDs, process calculations, and equipment specifications.
- Experience using process simulation software such as ProMax, HYSYS, Aspen Plus, or similar platforms.
- Ability to independently evaluate and solve technical engineering problems.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with clients.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Ability and interest in providing technical guidance to less-experienced engineers.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with cryogenic gas processing, refrigeration, amine treating, dehydration, compression, and/or gas treating systems.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward obtaining PE licensure.
- EPC or consulting engineering experience.
- Experience serving as a Lead or Senior Process Engineer.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers.
- Field experience supporting commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, or facility optimization.
- Familiarity with API, ASME, DOT, and other applicable industry codes and standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead process engineering activities from early design through detailed engineering and project execution.
- Develop and review Basis of Design documents, process studies, calculations, and technical reports.
- Develop and review PFDs, Heat & Material Balances (HMBs), and P&IDs.
- Develop and review process simulation models using BRE ProMax, AspenTech HYSYS, or similar software.
- Perform and review equipment, piping, valve, and PSV sizing calculations.
- Support relief system and relief header analyses.
- Develop and review process equipment specifications.
- Review vendor documentation for technical compliance with project requirements.
- Participate in PHA/HAZOP, technical, and multidisciplinary design reviews.
- Work directly with client engineering and operations teams.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers.
- Coordinate with Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls, Civil/Structural, and Project Management teams.
- Conduct field surveys and site walkdowns.
- Support commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and operational improvement activities.
- Contribute to proposals, engineering estimates, and business development efforts.
- Help develop and improve CANUSA EPC's process engineering standards and practices.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Opportunities for continued technical and leadership development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
