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The Engineer/Senior, Process reports to the Engineering Superintendent, Process, and is the technical contact for all matters related to the process technology employed in the facility. The Engineer/Senior, Process provides Operations and Maintenance departments with process expertise to support commissioning, start-up, operation and shutdown of process units, monitors daily plant operations, performs troubleshooting and process optimization, participates in development of capital projects, conducts research and process testing as required to solve problems, supports safety and environmental compliance, and understands business objectives so that the facility operates in support of business needs.

This is a non-DOT position.

The Engineer/Senior, Process is responsible for the following:

Develop tools to monitor process performance and make improvement recommendations.

Support plant Operations personnel in troubleshooting process issues and concerns.

Develop and run computer process simulations in support of daily plant operations, plant modifications and capital projects.

Design and carry out tests in the interest of enhancing production or solving process problems.

Provide process engineering support for the commissioning, start-up, and operation of the LNG plant and/or new process units installed in the facility.

Participate in the development, review and bidding of engineering services and technical contracts.

Provide project support by providing technical oversight of the process design and reviewing contractor’s documents.

Participate in the development of process basis, preliminary estimates, and schedules for project design scopes.

Thoroughly understand the technical Management of Change (MOC) process and utilize it in support of capital projects and routine facility changes.

Participate and/or conduct Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) utilizing checklist, “what if”, and Hazard and Operability Review (HAZOP) methodologies.

Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews. (PSSR).

Participate in incident investigation teams.

Participate in regulatory agency audits.

Support procedure development and training related to capital projects, temporary or new modes of operation, and compliance.

Reinforce safety and environmental awareness through frequent job observations and by interfacing with plant personnel.

Work with Engineering and Construction department to assure O & M interests are represented on major projects.

Interact with and support Commercial Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and other departments as required.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Understands the principles of fluid flow, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and hydrocarbon process chemistry. Familiar with the hazards of hydrocarbon processes and the methods used to keep process facilities safe. In-depth knowledge of LNG process engineering. Familiar with applicable codes, standards, and regulations and their implementation in operating facilities. Competent in the use of process simulation software.

Exceptional teamwork skills.

An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment.

Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries, and governmental agencies.

Able to work with a culturally diverse group of technical individuals whose skills cover the range required to engineer, operate, and maintain the LNG terminal and Liquefaction production facilities.

Possess the personality and ability to relate to and to establish a mutually respectful relationship with 1) management, 2) peers and 3) the various facility level workers (Plant Manager, plant supervision, and plant workers) whom are all responsible for ensuring good operations.

Organized, planning skills, able to manage multiple activities and programs in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines.

Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.

Accomplished public speaker, able to create and deliver industry-specific presentations.

Computer savvy including Project Management, database, Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, and HYSYS computer process simulation.

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. A Professional Engineer’s (PE) License is a plus.

Three (3+) years’ experience in an industrial setting in engineering or operations, depending on type of experience. Experience with LNG liquefaction, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or another hydrocarbon processing is required. Previous experience in commissioning and start-up’s is a plus.

Five (5+) years’ experience in an industrial setting in engineering or operations, depending on type of experience. Experience with LNG liquefaction, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or another hydrocarbon processing is required. Previous experience in commissioning and start-up’s is a plus.

The Engineer/Senior, Process requires minimal supervision.

Occasionally, work may be performed from home, after normal work hours or on weekends.

Job is performed in an industrial plan setting.

Limited travel required, as business conditions dictate.

Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, work at height above ground on stairs and catwalks, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear, smell, type and write.

Must be able to board a ship via a gangway, climb to the top of a tank (200+ steps), scale vertical steel ladder up to forty feet or more in height and lift and move objects weighting up to 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors and outdoors and be exposed to year-around weather conditions, ocean environment, and noise.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Required to obtain mandated certification by attending Company-sponsored training in basic first aid, CPR, and LNG firefighting.

• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) in good standing status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental, or emotional disability.

Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.

Cheniere Energy is a global leader in LNG providing flexible, reliable and affordable energy to the world while powering the transition to a lower-carbon future.

We are a values-driven company that focuses on teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, nimbleness, and above all, safety for our employees, our communities, and our assets.

Cheniere Energy’s global impact is achieved through a diverse and passionate workforce that is invested in our company through our annual stock-grant program. Our high-performing employees are united by a shared mission, common goals and a culture of inclusion and caring.

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits offerings are competitive and strong, and they prioritize wellness and performance incentives that reward results. As an employee of Cheniere Energy, you will make an impact on our business and our communities.

A Fortune 500 company, Cheniere Energy is headquartered in Houston with U.S. offices in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Washington D.C.; production sites in Cameron, Louisiana and Gregory, Texas; and international offices in London, Singapore, Beijing and Tokyo.

• Job Identification 25000428
• Job Category Engineering - Process
• Posting Date 07/07/2026, 06:53 PM
• Locations 622 Hwy 35, Gregory, TX, 78359, US