Process Engineer
Methanex · Nederland, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Methanex (industrial) in Nederland, TX. Identify ways to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $76k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 17 live postings that list pay, out of 72 process engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 71 other live process postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Typical $76k–$120k, from 17 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 46%
- Lean 31%
- SPC 25%
- Six Sigma 24%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 24%
- ✓ Team leadership 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Methanex
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from MethanexAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
The Process Engineer will apply their technical knowledge and operating experiences to troubleshoot and resolve process related issues in a timely fashion for safe, stable, and optimized plant performance. The engineer will seek new ways to improve the operation by identifying process improvement opportunities and executing approved projects with innovative and cost-effective solutions. The process engineer is expected to have a strong work ethic and work independently with minimal oversight from supervision. The person in this role will be a leader in the organization and should conduct themselves professionally as they interact with all site personnel. Communication in this role is key to make the most of the engineer’s technical expertise and the conveyance of knowledge to others to enhance the technical capabilities throughout the operations organization.
Position
Responsibilities
- ◆Troubleshoot problems within the Methanol and Ammonia manufacturing facilities. • Monitor performance of processes through all stages of production interacting daily with the operations group. • Identify ways to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. • Conduct research to develop new and cost-effective ways of solving common operating issues. • Participate in the development and management of area plant improvement projects. • Design, plan, and execute approved project assignments. • Monitor and at times direct activities to ensure construction, installation, and testing match the specifications of assigned projects. • Provide production progress reports and plant efficiency studies as requested by management. • Collect data and work with catalyst providers to evaluate catalyst performance ensuring catalyst efficiencies are understood and that catalyst life is projected for future turnaround planning. • Develop or update as needed process flow diagrams and process and instrumentation drawings. • Lead the Management of change process for most operational and process technical changes. • Lead MOC and small capital project related Hazop Studies. • Participate in 5-year cyclical unit wide PHA studies. • Develop process operating procedures and limits to be employed by the operations group. • Effectively communicate with all branches of the organization and assists other Departments as necessary. • Always present a professional image. • Follow all relevant company policies and procedures.
Position
Qualifications
Education, Experience, and/or Training • Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required. • 2+ years of experience preferred. Experience preferred as plant owners’ employee in a continuous process industry, preferably chemicals or oil refining.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. • Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. • Complex Problem Solving — identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. • Critical Thinking — using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. • Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. • Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system. Docusign Envelope ID: 922BE833-3295-8DA5-817E-E81689AF093A
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Requirements
- ✓Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
Software • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel required.
Physical • The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds occasionally. • Ability to sit for prolonged amounts of time required. • Ability to effectively communicate through various means required. • Noise levels are typically moderate-to-loud.
Work Schedule • Monday – Friday with available rolling 80s schedule. • May work longer hours to meet deadlines as necessary. • Willing to work call outs on plant needed basis.
Travel • Travel is not anticipated in this role.
