Chemical Process Engineer Jobs in Texas
Chemical Process Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in petrochemical refining, specialty chemicals, oil and gas processing, and advanced materials manufacturing, with openings at every level from entry-level process engineers through senior and principal roles. Houston, Beaumont, and Corpus Christi lead hiring, anchored by major employers like Dow, LyondellBasell, and ExxonMobil that maintain large Texas operations across multiple facilities. The most in-demand specialties right now are process optimization, distillation and separation systems, and safety and process hazard analysis. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Houston, Texas, USA
On - Site
As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.
Position Overview
The Chemical Process Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, troubleshooting, and improving chemical manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective operations. This role works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, EHS, and Production teams to improve process performance, increase yield, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Primary Responsibilities
Design, optimize, and troubleshoot chemical manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability.
Analyze process performance and implement improvements to increase throughput, yield, and production capacity.
Provide technical support to manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting process upsets and equipment-related issues.
Develop and maintain process documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, operating procedures, and process calculations.
Support process scale-up, new product introductions, and technology transfer initiatives.
Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects focused on waste reduction, cost savings, energy efficiency, and operational excellence.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including participation in PHA, HAZOP, and MOC processes.
Collaborate with Quality teams to investigate deviations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Manage and support capital and process improvement projects, including scope development, equipment selection, installation, and commissioning.
Utilize process data, control systems, and engineering tools to monitor performance, drive decision-making, and support long-term reliability improvements.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
3-5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, refining, petrochemical, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or related process manufacturing environments.
Experience supporting continuous process manufacturing operations preferred.
Demonstrated experience solving complex process and operational issues.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and EHS teams.
Preferred Requirements
5-8 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, refining, petrochemical, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or related process manufacturing environments.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) training.
Experience with chemical process design and optimization.
Knowledge of process control systems, including DCS and PLC platforms.
Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies.
Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and corrective action processes.
Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
Understanding of heat transfer, fluid flow, reaction engineering, and mass transfer principles.
Experience utilizing process simulation, modeling, and data analysis tools.
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Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.
The salary for this role is $85,000 - $115,000.In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.
H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.
H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.
Houston, Texas, USA
On - Site
As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.
Position Overview
The Chemical Process Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, troubleshooting, and improving chemical manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective operations. This role works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, EHS, and Production teams to improve process performance, increase yield, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Primary Responsibilities
Design, optimize, and troubleshoot chemical manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability.
Analyze process performance and implement improvements to increase throughput, yield, and production capacity.
Provide technical support to manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting process upsets and equipment-related issues.
Develop and maintain process documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, operating procedures, and process calculations.
Support process scale-up, new product introductions, and technology transfer initiatives.
Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects focused on waste reduction, cost savings, energy efficiency, and operational excellence.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including participation in PHA, HAZOP, and MOC processes.
Collaborate with Quality teams to investigate deviations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Manage and support capital and process improvement projects, including scope development, equipment selection, installation, and commissioning.
Utilize process data, control systems, and engineering tools to monitor performance, drive decision-making, and support long-term reliability improvements.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
3-5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, refining, petrochemical, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or related process manufacturing environments.
Experience supporting continuous process manufacturing operations preferred.
Demonstrated experience solving complex process and operational issues.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and EHS teams.
Preferred Requirements
5-8 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, refining, petrochemical, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or related process manufacturing environments.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) training.
Experience with chemical process design and optimization.
Knowledge of process control systems, including DCS and PLC platforms.
Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies.
Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and corrective action processes.
Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
Understanding of heat transfer, fluid flow, reaction engineering, and mass transfer principles.
Experience utilizing process simulation, modeling, and data analysis tools.
#LI-MA1
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.
The salary for this role is $85,000 - $115,000.In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.
H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.
H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chemical process engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from an ABET-accredited program required
- Professional Engineer license from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors preferred or required for senior roles
- Experience with process simulation software such as Aspen Plus or HYSYS
- Knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management regulations and Texas environmental compliance
- Familiarity with refinery or chemical plant operations and process hazard analysis methodologies
- Strong skills in technical documentation, P&ID interpretation, and cross-functional project coordination
Chemical Process Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a chemical process engineer in Texas?
You need at least a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Texas does not require a license to work as a process engineer in an industrial role, but earning a Professional Engineer license through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors strengthens your candidacy for senior and lead positions. Most Texas employers in refining and petrochemicals also value relevant internship or co-op experience completed before graduation.
How much do chemical process engineers make in Texas?
Chemical process engineers in Texas earn a median of about $132,750 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $86,920 for the lowest 10% to over $210,460 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire chemical process engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring chemical process engineers in Texas right now include Tesla, Ecolab, and SpaceX, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's concentration of refining capacity and specialty chemical manufacturing along the Gulf Coast makes it one of the deepest markets in the country for this role.
Which Texas cities have the most chemical process engineer jobs?
Austin, Texas, and Plano have the most chemical process engineer openings in Texas. Houston and the surrounding Gulf Coast corridor drive the bulk of demand because of the region's dense concentration of petroleum refineries, ethylene crackers, and petrochemical complexes, while Corpus Christi contributes refining and LNG export facility roles and Beaumont supports several large integrated refinery and chemical plant campuses.
Are there remote chemical process engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Chemical process engineering is fundamentally a hands-on, plant-floor role, so most positions require on-site presence for operations support, process hazard analysis, and equipment oversight. About 0% of chemical process engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those that do allow off-site work tend to be in process modeling, technical sales support, or corporate engineering functions rather than active plant operations.
How can I get hired as a chemical process engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to rotational engineering programs or new-graduate process engineer roles at large Gulf Coast employers like Dow, Chevron Phillips Chemical, or LyondellBasell, which run structured programs designed for candidates without professional experience. Targeting titles like junior process engineer, process engineering associate, or process technologist also opens the door. Completing an ABET-accredited co-op or internship at a Texas refinery or chemical plant before graduation, and passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to begin your PE licensure path, gives you a measurable edge over other entry-level applicants.
Where can I find and apply to chemical process engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to chemical process engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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