Project Engineer, Process Engineer

We are looking for a:

Project Engineer

at Conroe, Texas

Work in your element

Oleon has over 1,000 employees worldwide in 10 different countries. Enthusiastic people who are completely in their element here at Oleon are more than welcome to join our team.

We are looking for a Project Engineer for our Conroe, Texas plant.

Some of your main duties & responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and execution of engineering projects related to plant operations, equipment upgrades, and process improvements.
• Support the design, installation, and commissioning of new systems, equipment, and technologies within the esterification process.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (maintenance, production, safety) to ensure timely completion of project tasks.
• Monitor project progress, track budgets, and report on milestones to ensure adherence to project timelines and financial targets.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues during project implementation.
• Ensure that all engineering projects comply with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations for project updates.
• Support senior engineers in identifying opportunities for process optimization, cost savings, and increased efficiency within the plant.
• Participate in risk assessments and safety reviews for engineering projects.

You'll succeed if:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or electrical engineering or a related field.
• 3 plus years of experience in project engineering, preferably within a manufacturing or process environment
• Basic knowledge of project management principals
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to work in high-pressure environments to resolve issues quickly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with production, maintenance, and global engineering teams.

• Experience or coursework related to esterification or chemical manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with process control systems

Next to your skills, it is your drive and motivation that will make all the difference!

Your benefits:

You will join a company with ambitious goals and a welcoming atmosphere. Both your personal development and work-life balance are equally important to us.

Oleon is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces all forms of diversity. We ensure equal opportunities in our recruitment and integration processes and ensure that you can be yourself in our professional environment.

Oleon is a business unit of Avril, the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oil and protein sector.

Avril is present in consumer food, animal nutrition and expertise, renewable energy and chemistry, with a recorded revenue of 8 billion euro across 19 countries in 2023. The Group focuses its growth on a unique value-sharing model.

Avril and its 7 300 employees, driven by its purpose, "Serving the Earth", are committed to addressing climate change and population growth challenges.

Joining Avril means choosing to work in a company that harmoniously brings together performance and responsibility, innovation and humbleness, the group and individuals. Avril: there is another way.