Sr. Principal Engineer, Process

FLNG is seeking a Senior Principal Process Engineer that is the primary technical expert contact for all matters related to process technology employed at FLNG, including as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) reviews and approvals for management of change. The role involves providing Operations, Maintenance, Production Planning and other business departments with LNG process expertise to assist in ensuring process safety risks are identified and appropriately managed, asset and operating integrity requirements are developed, implemented & maintained, environmental emissions are minimized, and process systems performance and efficiency is maximize din compliance with all established contracts, agreements, policies, laws and regulatory procedures.

In addition the role will liaise and participate in development of LNG capital and brownfield projects in areas of concept development, process comparison, detailed engineering, and operational flexibility.

As required the Senior Principal Process Engineer will keep appraised of new technology and engineering development, liaise with industry vendors and SME’s, provide strategic advice to the executive team, facilitate and participate in RCA’s, and support process testing as required to solve problems. In addition the role will support safety and environmental compliance and will understand business objectives so that the facility operates in support of business needs.

The role will also require coaching and mentoring on Process specific work processes, standards, and technical development of process engineers.

This position is currently based in Freeport, TX, with plans to relocate to our headquarters in Downtown Houston in Q2 2026. It will also require frequent travel to company facilities in Freeport and other off-site locations as needed.

This position requires the incumbent to hold a valid, unexpired driver license at all times in order to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Handles complex LNG process engineering work and all aspects of the job, provides subject matter authority for Process Engineering.
• Provides process engineering governance at each project phase to meet Company Assurance requirements.
• Independently develop Process Monitoring tools that monitor process efficiency and make improvement recommendations to enhance production and efficiency performance.
• Reviews and provides feedback to the Site Process Engineering Supervisors on frontline roles monitoring of the process units, product quality, production quantity, and operations proficiency with a focus to ensure operations of the facilities are within the safe design and operating envelopes of the Basis of Design of FLNG Facilities
• Mentors and coaches across engineering and operations to make system optimization and improvement recommendations including troubleshooting process issues and concerns, including commissioning, start-up, shutdown, normal operations, abnormal operating conditions, and maintenance periods.
• Manages and coordinates technical improvements and expansion of the plant as required and maintain efficient and cost competitive operations
• Develops, reviews, and runs computer process simulations in support of projects and troubleshooting.
• Thoroughly understands the technical Management of Change (MOC) process and utilizes it in support of capital projects and routine facility changes.
• Conducts Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) utilizing Hazard and Operability Review (HAZOP) methodologies.
• Accountable for timely approval/closure of Engineering Service Requests (ESRs), MOCs, RCA reports/action items, and PHA action items related to Process
• Work as a team member in a multidisciplinary team setup to define problems, establish work scopes, plan work, provide technical direction, and report the work status to management.
• Participates in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews. (PSSR).
• Ensures regulatory inspections and documentation requirements are achieved and audit ready.
• Develops process basis, preliminary estimates, and schedules for project design scopes.
• Ensures support for the equipment criticality/risk analysis…