About Careertakes

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring entry-level Process / Facilities Engineers (Chemical) to support operating facilities and capital projects across multiple U.S. locations. This full-time, hybrid-role is part of an early-career development program that combines formal training, hands-on assignments, mentoring, and rotational experiences to build core process engineering skills in separation, purification, transformation, and transportation of hydrocarbon and other process streams.

Operating locations (examples):

• Ames, IA
• Bakersfield, CA
• Belle Chasse, LA
• Covington, LA
• El Segundo, CA
• Geismar, LA
• Greeley, CO
• Houston, TX
• Midland, TX
• Pasadena, TX
• Pascagoula, MS
• Richmond, CA
• Salt Lake City, UT

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What You’ll Do

• Support operating facilities and projects using core process engineering knowledge and project support skills.
• Optimize facilities for safe, reliable, and efficient performance.
• Provide technical engineering support during turnarounds and maintenance activities.
• Help develop and deploy technologies to reduce carbon intensity, increase efficiency, and maximize returns.
• Apply digitalization and data analytics to improve process operations and safety.
• Participate in a structured early-career development track (multi-assignment rotations, mentoring, on-the-job competency development).
• Potential career tracks after the program include:
  • Reliability & Integrity Engineering
  • Technical Safety Engineering
  • Engineering Design & Projects
  • General Facilities Engineering

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What You Must Have

• Students completing the final year of requirements for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering; OR individuals with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering with two years or less of directly related work experience.
• Strong academic performance in core chemical engineering subjects.
• Demonstrated communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to drive routinely as part of job duties (may be required).
• Ability to demonstrate Confidential Client’s values and professional standards.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated salary range: $111,000 – $136,000 annually. Final pay will be determined based on degree level and discipline.
• Competitive benefits package, including variable pay, healthcare, retirement plans, protection coverage, paid time off, training and development programs, and applicable allowances.
• Relocation may be considered for some assignments.

International considerations

• Confidential Client is unable to sponsor employment visas or consider applicants on time-limited visa status for this position.
• Certain roles may involve technologies subject to U.S. export controls and trade sanctions; applicants who are citizens/permanent residents of countries subject to comprehensive U.S. trade sanctions may not be eligible.

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Location & Work Type

• Primary location (authoritative): Houston, TX, USA
• Place of Work: Hybrid
• Requisition ID: R000072339
• Job Type: Full Time

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Why Apply

• Structured early-career development with mentorship and rotational assignments.
• Work on challenging projects that improve safety, reliability, and environmental performance.
• Competitive compensation and a broad benefits package.
• Opportunities to grow into technical specialist or leadership roles across facilities, safety, and project engineering functions.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.