Senior Process & Facilities Engineer

Viking Engineering • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Process & Facilities Engineer provides advanced technical expertise and engineering support for projects within a multidisciplinary team. The role evaluates complex process and facilities systems, resolves technical challenges, and provides guidance to help ensure project objectives, operational efficiency, and safety requirements are met.

The engineer independently reviews complex designs and engineering deliverables, troubleshoots process challenges, evaluates system performance using process simulation software, and supports production optimization. The position also contributes to operational readiness, process hazard assessments, process safety assurance, technical documentation, and training. It requires extensive process engineering experience in upstream, refining, or petrochemical operations and knowledge of oil and gas facilities, process design, operations, and applicable codes and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Chemical or Process Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant industry experience, including 10 years in process and facilities engineering.
• Proficiency in process simulation software such as PRO/II, UniSim, HYSYS, or Aspen Plus.
• Extensive process engineering experience in upstream, refining, or petrochemical operations.
• Advanced knowledge of oil and gas facilities, process design, operations, and applicable industry codes and standards.
• Experience developing Operating Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Strong knowledge of process safety design, engineering principles, and industry best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and meet project deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Independently review and evaluate complex project designs, process systems, and engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex process engineering challenges, using independent judgment to develop and recommend technical solutions.
• Use process simulation software, including HYSYS, to evaluate system performance and identify production optimization opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to align operational requirements with project objectives and deliverables.
• Develop and implement operational readiness plans for new projects and modifications, including assessments of potential risks and operational gaps.
• Lead or provide technical support for Process Hazard Assessments, including HAZOPs, safety audits, and readiness reviews, and recommend risk-mitigation measures.
• Evaluate process safety barriers and controls to provide risk-based assurance and ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and regulations.
• Develop and review technical documentation, engineering scopes, Operating Manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Develop and deliver technical training, and guide less-experienced engineers and operational personnel on new systems and processes.
• Prepare detailed technical reports on engineering evaluations, operational readiness findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with Company and Client HSE policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior