Process Engineer - Chemicals

Motiva Enterprises LLC•Port Arthur, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer at Motiva’s Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex optimizes, monitors, and improves refinery and chemical processes to support efficient operation and production. The role analyzes process performance, troubleshoots operational issues, and implements solutions to improve process safety, reliability, energy efficiency, margin performance, and cost effectiveness. Working with operations, maintenance, and business teams, the engineer helps execute product plans and supports capital projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
At least 3 years of relevant process engineering experience.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret process data, identify performance gaps, and implement solutions.
Knowledge of process safety management principles, including hazard analysis, risk assessment, management of change, and safe operating practices.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve business and operational goals.
Must pass annual respirator fit testing.
Ability to move up to 40 pounds by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects.
Ability to reach all work areas in the plant, including climbing ladders, negotiating catwalks, and handling heights up to 50 feet.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas, including a respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of relevant process engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Provide process engineering support for assigned units and operational processes to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient performance.
Monitor process conditions, equipment performance, and key operating parameters daily to identify optimization opportunities.
Analyze operational data and trends to improve process efficiency, product quality, energy consumption, and unit profitability.
Troubleshoot process upsets, equipment issues, and performance gaps, and develop and implement corrective actions.
Support the design, implementation, startup, and optimization of equipment and systems, including distillation columns, reactors, and heat exchangers.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and technical teams on production objectives, operational priorities, and process improvements.
Participate in process improvement, debottlenecking, equipment upgrade, and plant modification projects.
Perform process safety evaluations, hazard analyses, risk assessments, and management of change activities.
Develop and maintain process documentation, engineering calculations, operating guidelines, and technical reports.
Ensure process activities comply with environmental, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence.