Senior Principal Process Engineer

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose:

Performs a variety of routine assignments involved in either the coordination of various engineering, construction, purchasing, scheduling and start up aspects of a project, or the technical excellence of the engineering portion of a project across all disciplines (equipment, piping, E&I, civil). This individual typically manages multiple small projects, a single medium project or a portion of a large or mega project within the organization and/or for customers, with daily operational responsibilities.

This is an onsite role in Baton Rouge, LA in a plant environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate multi-discipline engineering and construction staff and activities to ensure project is executed in a safe, efficient, cost effective and timely manner.
• Coordinate project activities to support overall Project Manager and to support and update Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Act as primary technical coordination interface with client and site to ensure that the client’s expectations are met.
• Manage risk register, gate readiness, RFP development, materials, scope of work, etc.
• Ensure the project conforms to regulatory and code requirements.
• Regularly provide accurate, timely and effective reports to management.
• Effectively communicate with the team and third parties.

What you will bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:

• 10+ years engineering experience, including Process Design or Project Development.
• 5+ years of relevant supervisory, project management and/or technical experience; Workshare experience; E, EP project experience.
• Process design engineering experience with strong initiative and communication skills is a plus. Here may need some sub bullet points for experience on: Hydraulic calculations, Pro II simulation or similar, HTRI or similar, Safety Relief/Pressure Relief, Equipment Sizing, Writing Project Design Scopes.
• Project Delivery experience in refinery and chemical processes.
• Solid understanding of AWP and construction experience.
• Site experience or in-refinery experience is a plus.
• Computer proficiency required; Proficient with engineering software applications; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be comfortable using MS Office, Teams, SharePoint & other collaboration tools.
• Demonstrated leadership skills & managed small to medium sized projects, be capable of technical stewardship on projects.
• Experience with change management, budgets, schedules, progress reporting, managing work scopes.
• Demonstrated skills at customer / stakeholder interactions is a must.

Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• BS in Chemical Engineering.

Preferred:

• Professional registration in local jurisdiction; Certified Project Management Professional by a globally recognized project management organization (IPMA, APM, PMI, AIPM).

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.