Lead Process Engineer

Kelly Engineering is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to join one of our leading clients in the Petrochemical Manufacturing industry at their Westlake, LA location. Please apply to learn more! Ideal candidate : 5-10 years' experience as a Process Engineer in large, petrochemical plant operation Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Ability to research best chemical plant practices; knowledge of plant safety, health, and environmental requirements for engineering and construction Ethylene (Cracker) plant operations experience required for CAPEX responsibilities (preferred) Job Skills Summary : Core Process Engineering Knowledge Strong understanding of pumps, control systems, and instrumentation. Must know how process control systems function and how to optimize them. Experience in chemical process operations, refining, or similar industrial environments. Process Safety Expertise Hands-on experience conducting PHA (Process Hazard Analysis) and other safety reviews. Familiarity with low power training requirements and ability to provide insightful safety analysis. Strong understanding of process safety management principles. Project-Based Engineering Role Will be jumping from project to project, handling design reviews, troubleshooting, and process optimizations. Expected to stay engaged for at least six months, with potential for extension based on project needs. Requires adaptability to different project scopes and operational challenges. Interdisciplinary Communication & Technical Coordination Must effectively communicate process engineering concepts to: Electrical engineers (e.g., motor controls, power systems). Mechanical engineers (e.g., rotating equipment, piping systems). Operators (must "speak their language" to ensure smooth plant operations). Ability to articulate technical ideas clearly to both engineering and non-engineering teams. Mentorship & Leadership Expected to assist and mentor younger or early-career engineers. Should be able to serve as a technical lead, but not responsible for personnel management. No requirement to handle scheduling, resource management, or administrative tasks. Dependability & Commitment Must be reliable, engaged, and committed to the role. Looking for someone with a strong track record of follow-through and dependability. Needs to be a team player who integrates well into a collaborative environment. Experience Requirement 5-10 years' experience as a Process Engineer in large, petrochemical plant operation Ability to research best chemical plant practices; knowledge of plant safety, health, and environmental requirements for engineering and construction Ability to read engineering, construction and other technical specs, drawings, schematics, plans, and similar documents; Knowledge of and ability to understand complex government regulations and translate/incorporate requirements to chemical manufacturing plant Ability to translate technical plans into easy-to-understand laymen's terms and communicate such translations in clear terminology Education Requirement Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Professional Engineer certification a plus Six Sigma certification a plus