Job description
Join Aurora Process Technologies as a Chemical Process Engineer in Houston, TX. You will design, optimize, and scale chemical processes that power our sustainable product portfolio while ensuring safety, reliability, and cost efficiency across operations.
This role blends process design, data-driven optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver tangible improvements from concept to commissioning. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about translating chemistry into scalable engineering solutions, we want you on our team.
Responsibility
- Lead the design and optimization of chemical processes from concept through commissioning and start-up.
- Develop and validate process models using Aspen Plus, HYSYS, and other simulation tools.
- Perform process safety analyses (HAZOP, LOPA) and implement risk reduction measures.
- Scale pilot data to commercial operations, ensuring reliability, safety, and compliance.
- Collaborate with operations, equipment, and maintenance teams to select equipment and optimize energy and utility usage.
- Create and maintain process documentation, P&IDs, operating procedures, and change controls.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce emissions, waste, and water usage while improving yield and cost performance.
Qualification
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in chemical process design, optimization, or refinery/industrial operations.
- Strong proficiency in process simulation (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, or equivalent).
- Hands-on experience with distillation, heat exchangers, reactors, and separation processes.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
- Familiarity with process safety management, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools and a continuous improvement mindset (Lean/Six Sigma a plus).