Senior Process Engineer – Cryogenic NGL Recovery Specialist
Company: Melland Engineering & Consulting
Location: Houston, TX (In Office, 25% travel to West Texas required)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 5-10 years
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer with deep, hands-on experience in Cryogenic NGL recovery and natural gas processing facilities . This role requires strong operational and engineering expertise in cryogenic gas plants, with ownership of troubleshooting, optimization, and debottlenecking of NGL recovery systems.
The ideal candidate will act as a technical authority for cryogenic gas processing performance , driving improvements in recovery efficiency, reliability, and plant throughput.
Must-Have Experience
- Direct experience with Cryogenic NGL recovery plants (required)
- Strong background in natural gas processing, turboexpander systems, or cryogenic gas fractionation
- Proven experience in plant troubleshooting, optimization, and debottlenecking
- Hands-on experience with Aspen HYSYS and/or UniSim
- Strong understanding of:
- Heat & material balances
- Refrigeration cycles
- Gas separation processes
Key Responsibilities
Cryogenic Process Engineering
- Develop and validate process deliverables including:
- PFDs and P&IDs
- Heat & material balances
- Hydraulic and equipment sizing calculations
- Process datasheets and operating cases
- Perform process simulation and performance modeling using Aspen HYSYS / UniSim
- Analyze cryogenic system behavior including turboexpander and JT valve performance
- Lead troubleshooting of cryogenic NGL recovery units and gas processing facilities
- Identify opportunities to improve:
- NGL recovery efficiency
- Plant throughput and reliability
- Energy and refrigeration system performance
- Support commissioning, startup, and stabilization of cryogenic plants
- Work directly with operations to resolve performance issues in real time
Technical Leadership
- Serve as technical authority for cryogenic process design and plant performance
- Review engineering deliverables for accuracy, operability, and process integrity
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and multidisciplinary teams
- Ensure process design intent is maintained across engineering disciplines
Project Execution & Coordination
- Manage multiple complex cryogenic and gas processing projects simultaneously
- Coordinate across mechanical, instrumentation, and operations teams
- Ensure alignment of scope, schedule, cost, and technical objectives
- Communicate with project managers, clients, and field operations teams
Standards, Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Apply and improve engineering standards for gas processing and cryogenic systems
- Ensure compliance with engineering codes and company quality systems
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on plant performance
- Communicate technical findings and recommendations to leadership
Client & Field Interface
- Interface directly with clients and operating teams to understand plant constraints
- Translate operational issues into engineering solutions
- Support business development and technical discussions when required
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Senior-level process engineer with strong cryogenic gas plant experience
- Strong field exposure in gas processing operations
- Skilled in troubleshooting and improving live plant performance
- Comfortable bridging operations and engineering teams
- Strong communicator with operators, engineers, and clients
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in the natural gas industry.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment with exposure to cutting-edge projects.
- Support for new graduates through mentorship and hands-on training.
Melland Engineering & Consulting is an equal opportunity employer.
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