Senior Process Engineer - St. Gabriel, LA

Wilbur-Ellis•St. Gabriel, LA

7d•$144,800 - $202,830•Onsite

About The Position

A Sr. Process Engineer leads process and capital engineering efforts including design, project management, and project planning across manufacturing operations. This role oversees process design and continuous improvement while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, partnering cross-functionally to support documentation, innovation, and execution of core business processes. Success is assessed by measurable process improvements and effective deployment of capital projects. This role also serves as a key engineering contact for vendors, leadership, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

10+ years of experience as a chemical plant, project, or process engineer
5+ years in project management
3+ years in a PSM facility
Experience successfully delivering capital projects with strong focus on safety, cost control, and timelines
Strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills across multiple concurrent initiatives
Expertise in process engineering, implementation, and continuous improvement
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment and manage competing priorities
Experience with control system design and implementation
Proficiency with MS Office and project management tools (e.g., MS Project or equivalent)
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across internal teams, vendors, and leadership
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Nice To Haves

Experience with MS Visio and AutoCAD (read/write)
Experience with Allen Bradley PLC programming
Trade certifications

Responsibilities

Lead engineering design, planning, and execution for capital and process improvement projects across facilities.
Manage full project lifecycle including scope, cost estimates, timelines, resources, risk, and delivery against budget and schedule.
Collaborate with Location and Plant Managers to develop strategic plans, project scopes, and resource requirements.
Oversee process engineering design, review manufacturing processes, and identify improvements to efficiency, quality, and cost.
Develop and evaluate equipment, materials, systems, and engineering practices for project effectiveness.
Lead preparation of RFPs, bid evaluations, contractor selection, negotiations, and pre-construction activities.
Coordinate AutoCAD design work, schematics, and engineering documentation for projects.
Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and regulatory requirements including OSHA and MSHA, and partner with EHS on safety.
Monitor and report project progress, costs, risks, and performance metrics to leadership and stakeholders.
Serve as primary engineering point of contact for vendors, consultants, and internal teams.
Drive commissioning, troubleshooting, and field engineering support for projects and new equipment installations.
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to meet requirements, timelines, and communication expectations.
Support documentation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of core business systems and processes.
Lead initiatives to standardize processes, improve cost efficiency, and enable new capabilities.
Manage competing priorities and resources across multiple projects and programs.
Provide consultation on equipment procurement and engineering solutions.
Assist with departmental budgeting and implement operational policies, procedures, and goals.