Job description
Join GlobalChem Industries as a Senior Chemical Engineer in Houston, TX. You will lead scalable process design, optimization, and safe operation of petrochemical processes across our state-of-the-art facility. This is a high-impact role ideal for engineers who excel in cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision making, and hands-on problem solving.
We offer a competitive package, strong growth opportunities, and a culture that values innovation, safety, and technical excellence.
Responsibility
- Lead design and optimization of chemical processes, including reactor kinetics, separation systems, and heat integration.
- Develop and validate process simulations using Aspen Plus/HYSYS and complementary tools.
- Perform mass and energy balances, equipment sizing, and physical property assessments.
- Conduct process safety analyses (HAZOP, PHA, LOPA) and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and R&D to implement improvements and troubleshoot processes.
- Prepare PFDs, P&IDs, technical reports, and documentation for capital projects.
- Support commissioning, start-up, and operator training, driving safe and efficient operations.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering; Master's preferred.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in chemical/petrochemical process engineering.
- Proficiency with process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, CHEMCAD).
- Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, mass and energy balances, and unit operations.
- Experience with process safety methodologies (HAZOP, LOPA, PHA) and risk assessment.
- Excellent communication, project management, and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 20% and adapt to a fast-paced environment.