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Process Control Engineer

Clayton Services
Clayton Services Salary
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026

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


Job Type: Direct Hire

Pay Rate: $150,000/year

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


Process Control 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, electrical, 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).
  • Provide technical support during plant startups, shutdowns, and turnarounds.
  • Recommend and implement technology upgrades and process modifications.
  • Assist with the commissioning and validation of new equipment and control systems.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other relevant safety and environmental regulations.
  • Perform process simulation in AspenPlus, HYSYS, or similar software tools.
  • Oversee or support DCS, PLC, and SCADA programming, integration, and optimization.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Process Control Engineer Skills and Abilities:


  • Must have strong controls experience, including DCS, PLC, SCADA systems, and programming.
  • Familiarity with field instrumentation and HSIS is required.
  • 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.


Process Control Engineer Education and Experience:


  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience.
  • Prior experience as a Process Controls Engineer or in a similar process engineering role within the petrochemical industry.
  • Experience with process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, CHEMCAD, PRO/II).
  • Experience with Pipe Flow Software, Inventor, and AutoCAD.


Process Controls Engineer - Immediate need. Apply today!

Salary : $150,000

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