Job Details

Clayton Services is searching for a Process Engineer to join a thriving company in Houston, Texas.



Job Type: Direct Hire

Pay Rate: $150,000/year

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and more.



Process Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design, evaluate, and optimize chemical processes used in petrochemical production.


• Monitor plant performance and analyze process data to improve yields, reduce waste, and enhance energy efficiency.


• Troubleshoot process issues and lead root cause analysis with cross-functional teams.


• Lead or support process hazard analysis (PHA), HAZOP studies, and risk assessments.


• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, safety, and environmental teams to ensure process integrity and regulatory compliance.


• Develop and update process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).


• Support plant startups, shutdowns, and turnarounds with technical guidance.


• Recommend and implement technology upgrades and process modifications.


• Assist with the commissioning and validation of new equipment and systems.


• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other relevant safety and environmental regulations.


• Model process simulation in AspenPlus/HYSYS or similar software


• Other duties as assigned

• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards (API, ASME, NFPA).


• Demonstrated experience with process safety management (PSM) programs.


• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.


• Strong understanding of petrochemical unit operations such as distillation, cracking, reforming, and heat exchange.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.


• Minimum 5 years of experience in a process engineering role within the petrochemical industry.


• Experience with process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, CHEMCAD, PRO/II).


• Experience with Pipe Flow Software, AutoCAD,