Process Engineer| Refinery Operations

Drive performance. Elevate safety. Shape the future of refinery operations.Our client is hiring a Process Engineer to join a refinery complex in the greater Baton Rouge area. This is a high-visibility, hands-on role for an engineer who wants to make a direct impact on reliability, safety, and profitability in a live operating environment.You'll act as the technical authority for assigned units—working side-by-side with Operations, Maintenance, and Project Engineering to solve real problems, optimize performance, and carry improvements from concept through startup.What You'll Be Responsible ForMonitor daily operations, identify critical process deviations, and drive timely resolutionLead root cause analyses and develop practical, data-driven solutionsEvaluate and scope operational improvement opportunities with a strong economic lensDevelop and guide process designs through engineering standards and into executionSupport construction, commissioning, and startup activitiesServe as a technical consultant for MOC, HAZOPs, PSAs, and incident investigationsPartner closely with unit supervisors and cross-functional teamsContribute to turnaround planning, equipment inspections, and pre-startup safety reviewsPrepare monthly performance reports and apply lessons learned to prevent repeat issuesWhat You BringEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering5-10+ years of refinery or similar process-intensive industrial experience preferredTechnical StrengthStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsSolid understanding of refinery processes and unit interactionsExperience with process simulation tools, spreadsheets, and technical documentationCommunication & InfluenceAbility to communicate effectively with operations, leadership, and external partnersConfidence to act as a trusted technical resource in a fast-paced operating environmentWork EnvironmentCombination of office and field-based workAbility to walk units, climb ladders/stairs, and work at heights up to 50 feetAbility to lift up to 25 pounds and respond effectively during emergency situationsWhy Engineers Choose This RoleDirect ownership of unit performance in a refinery complexExposure to high-impact operational and capital projectsStrong collaboration between Engineering and OperationsOpportunity to deepen technical expertise while expanding influence and credibilityPlease Note: The ECI Group uses AI-assisted tools in the early stages of application review, with all decisions guided by human oversight and fully compliant with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ECI Group's applicable data protection policies and Privacy Notice.J-18808-Ljbffr