Company

oil and gas

ProcessEngineerIV

Houston, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Process Engineer IV. Skills: process engineering, capital projects, technical authority. Serve as senior technical authority. Lead cross-functional efforts”

What You'll Achieve.

driving high-value optimization initiatives; complex debottlenecking projects; strategic capital improvements; aligning operational reliability, commercial growth, and capital efficiency

Industry & Context.

oil and gas
Problems you'll solve

solving persistent performance issues; troubleshooting; optimization

Eligibility Requirements

Willing to travel up to 25%

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years of oil and gas/process engineering experience, significant field operations involvement, Deep, cross-disciplinary engineering knowledge, Expert in developing and approving engineering deliverables, In-depth experience with process simulation software, Skilled in process safety and risk, Proven track record of managing complex capital projects, leadership skills, Exceptional communication skills, Comfortable with high-pressure decision-making, Willing to travel up to 25%, Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university

Nice to Have

Professional Engineers license

What You'll Do.

Serve as senior technical authority

Lead cross-functional efforts

Provide high-level oversight

Direct third-party engineering firms

Represent company in technical discussions

Lead or sponsor due diligence efforts

Mentor junior and mid-level engineers

Present company-wide performance metrics

Provide guidance on regulatory compliance

Lead technical investigations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Lead cross-functional engineering efforts; Work with product team; Guide multidisciplinary teams

Communication Scope

Exceptional communication skills; synthesize and present complex technical information to executive stakeholders

Process & Methodology

managing complex capital projects, estimating, scheduling, contracting, execution planning, construction oversight

Full Job Description

Job Objective: The Process Engineer IV serves as a lead technical authority in midstream process engineering, responsible for driving high-value optimization initiatives, complex debottlenecking projects, and strategic capital improvements across pipeline, compression, and processing assets. This role leads cross-functional engineering efforts, overseeing full project lifecycles—including conceptual design, feasibility, cost estimating, execution planning, and construction oversight. The Process Engineer IV provides critical support to Operations in solving persistent performance issues and to Commercial and Business Development teams in evaluating new projects, M&A opportunities, and facility expansions. This position plays a key role in aligning operational reliability, commercial growth, and capital efficiency while mentoring junior engineers and influencing long-term asset strategy. **Essential Job Responsibilities:** * Serve as the senior technical authority for troubleshooting, optimization, and capital project planning across multiple operating areas. * Lead cross-functional efforts to improve system reliability, debottleneck operations, and align engineering efforts with commercial and operational strategy. * Provide high-level oversight of all engineering phases—from conceptual development through commissioning—for large and high-impact capital projects. * Direct third-party engineering firms and internal project teams, ensuring all designs meet strategic, technical, and regulatory expectations. * Represent the company in technical discussions with regulatory agencies, external partners, and stakeholders. * Lead or sponsor due diligence efforts for mergers, acquisitions, and joint venture opportunities; provide executive-level assessments and recommendations. * Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and contribute to professional development across the team. * Present company-wide performance metrics, engineering initiatives, and project outcomes at senior l

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