Systems & Process Engineering

Oil & Gas

Facilities & Process Engineer (LNG / Process Facilities)Location: Sabine Pass, TX 77655Duration: Approx. 1-3 Year Surge Support AssignmentRate: Starts at $60/hr (Open to negotiating higher based on prior experience)Schedule: 8-10 Hours Per Day (Flexible)Interview Process: Virtual InterviewsStart Date: ASAPPer Diem: Available for exceptional non-local candidatesPosition Summary We are seeking an experienced Facilities & Process Engineer to provide day-to-day engineering support for LNG process facilities, utilities, and balance-of-plant systems. This role is responsible for troubleshooting operational issues, supporting reliability and integrity initiatives, executing Management of Change (MOC) activities, coordinating engineering studies, and driving the resolution of plant vulnerabilities. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Integrity, Projects, and third-party engineering contractors to improve facility performance, reliability, operability, and overall plant readiness. This position serves as a key technical resource focused on maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable facility operations.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide daily engineering support for LNG process systems, utilities, and facility operations.Troubleshoot process, equipment, and operational issues impacting plant performance and reliability.Support facility reliability, integrity, and risk mitigation initiatives.Identify, assess, and drive resolution of facility vulnerabilities and technical action items.Coordinate engineering studies, process evaluations, and technical assessments.Support maintenance planning, turnaround activities, and operational readiness efforts.Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Integrity, and Project teams to implement facility improvements.Review engineering documents, procedures, process calculations, and technical recommendations.Assist with capital and expense project execution from concept through implementation.Ensure compliance with company safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.Interface with engineering contractors, consultants, vendors, and equipment manufacturers.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related discipline.Experience supporting LNG facilities or comparable process industries, including:LNG Export/Import TerminalsGas Processing FacilitiesPetrochemical PlantsRefining OperationsChemical Manufacturing FacilitiesMidstream Processing FacilitiesStrong operations experience supporting live operating facilities.Experience troubleshooting plant operational and process issues.Experience supporting facility reliability, integrity, and performance improvement programs.Familiarity with process engineering principles, plant systems, and utility operations.Preferred QualificationsLNG liquefaction or regasification facility experience.Experience supporting commissioning, startup, debottlenecking, or optimisation initiatives.Experience with HAZOPs, risk assessments, and facility studies.Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.