Lead Process Engineer

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Lead Process Engineer Posting Date:

Oct 11, 2026

Location:

Lake Charles, United States

Company:

Sasol

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Purpose of Job

Ensure SHE and process safety compliance requirements are met

Provide Process Engineering technical support to Operating Unit(s) to sustain and improve profitability

Provide Process Engineering technical input to the Project Group – as the lead in developing Conceptual Design; Basic Engineering Package; etc. as part of the Project Development life cycle

Key Accountabilities

Develop a strong understanding of the operation of the assigned unit – have a working knowledge of Safety & Environmental Procedures and Policies that impact Operations & Project Development & Execution

Troubleshoot and solve unit operating problems

Develop and support execution of projects and assignments per company workflow processes, policies and procedures within schedule and cost budgets

Assist with Process Safety Management/Process Hazard Analysis

Coordinate and organize work with other disciplines. Maintain good working relationships between disciplines

Perform Process Engineering calculations. Check calculations of other engineers for completeness, code compliance and accuracy

Support the development of Operating Procedures, review and validate training material

Develop a strong working relationship with the various parts of the Business Team to support Unit Optimization

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Formal Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant Science required

Chemical Engineering is preferred

Working Experience

15+ years relevant engineering experience

Experience in a PSM environment preferred

Experience in strategic optimization of specialty chemicals preferred

Required Personal and Professional Skills

Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, communication and personal management skills

Customer centric- internal and external

Collaborative mindset, works well with others.

Good knowledge of chemical manufacturing operations desired

Sasol (USA) Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, as well as any other characteristic protected by applicable law, regulation or local ordinance. For more information about your rights under the law, see

Sasol treats work-authorized job applicants equally in recruiting and hiring without regard to their citizenship status or national origin unless required by law, regulation, executive order, government contract, or determination by the Attorney General. Please note Sasol will not sponsor, obtain, and/or petition for temporary visa status (for example, E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN) for candidates for this position and/or personnel hired for this position.

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