Process Engineer Jobs in Louisiana
Process Engineer jobs in Louisiana concentrate heavily in petrochemical refining, oil and gas production, and chemical manufacturing, with steady demand at the junior, mid-level, and senior tiers. The busiest hiring markets are Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lake Charles, where major operators such as ExxonMobil, Dow Chemical, and Shell have long-established Louisiana facilities. The most in-demand specialties include process safety, refinery operations optimization, and polymer and specialty chemical production. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Functional Area: Engineering
Career Level: Professional
Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time
Weekly Working Hours: 40.00
Required Languages: English
Requisition ID: 47322
Core Responsibilities:
- Responsible for optimizing equipment and investigating and implementing new engineered improvements.
- Responsible for troubleshooting, advising, and eliminating all design, process, and production quality issues.
- Assist in the training of production and maintenance employees concerning the Finishing Lines and Quench & Temper.
- Assist in the procedure development with production employees concerning the Finishing Lines and Quench & Temper.
- Assist other Process Engineers as required on special projects.
- Assist in the development and implementation of work procedures, PM’s and LOTO.
- Participate in down days, outages, and special projects.
- Participate in plant 5S and Lean manufacturing programs as well as all continuous improvement activities.
- Participate in "Root Cause Analysis" meetings to determine and rectify problematic issues in the process.
- Participate in safety activities to meet or exceed organizational goals and expectations.
- Lead or assist in root cause analysis on issues related to quality and productivity.
- Perform statistical process and product data analysis to identify process inconsistencies and develop countermeasures.
- Provide input for improvement of the Technological Product Calculation.
- Respond to inquiries from the sales department in terms of producibility of a certain product property.
- BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or like area – or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3- 5 years prior technical work experience.
- Excellent understanding of the Finishing processes.
- Detail oriented with proven analytical, problem identification and resolution skills.
- Strong safety awareness and experience.
- Demonstrated capability of results through people, technology, and process.
- Seamless Pipe Mill Experience a huge plus.
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office).
- Experience in statistical mass data evaluation (e.g. SAS, SPSS).
- SAP & general computer knowledge not required but preferred.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to organize and explain complex data in a clear manner.
BENTELER Human Resources
Phone: +1 318 216-4187
BENEFITS
Functional Area: Engineering
Career Level: Professional
Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time
Weekly Working Hours: 40.00
Required Languages: English
Requisition ID: 47322
Core Responsibilities:
- Responsible for optimizing equipment and investigating and implementing new engineered improvements.
- Responsible for troubleshooting, advising, and eliminating all design, process, and production quality issues.
- Assist in the training of production and maintenance employees concerning the Finishing Lines and Quench & Temper.
- Assist in the procedure development with production employees concerning the Finishing Lines and Quench & Temper.
- Assist other Process Engineers as required on special projects.
- Assist in the development and implementation of work procedures, PM’s and LOTO.
- Participate in down days, outages, and special projects.
- Participate in plant 5S and Lean manufacturing programs as well as all continuous improvement activities.
- Participate in "Root Cause Analysis" meetings to determine and rectify problematic issues in the process.
- Participate in safety activities to meet or exceed organizational goals and expectations.
- Lead or assist in root cause analysis on issues related to quality and productivity.
- Perform statistical process and product data analysis to identify process inconsistencies and develop countermeasures.
- Provide input for improvement of the Technological Product Calculation.
- Respond to inquiries from the sales department in terms of producibility of a certain product property.
- BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or like area – or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3- 5 years prior technical work experience.
- Excellent understanding of the Finishing processes.
- Detail oriented with proven analytical, problem identification and resolution skills.
- Strong safety awareness and experience.
- Demonstrated capability of results through people, technology, and process.
- Seamless Pipe Mill Experience a huge plus.
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office).
- Experience in statistical mass data evaluation (e.g. SAS, SPSS).
- SAP & general computer knowledge not required but preferred.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to organize and explain complex data in a clear manner.
BENTELER Human Resources
Phone: +1 318 216-4187
BENEFITS
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Process Engineer Job Market in Louisiana
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Energy
- Manufacturing
What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in process engineer jobs across Louisiana.
- Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Professional Engineer licensure through the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board preferred for senior roles
- Experience with process simulation software such as Aspen Plus or HYSYS in refining or chemical environments
- Familiarity with OSHA PSM regulations and process safety management practices
- Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement and debottlenecking projects in a plant setting
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with operations, maintenance, and quality teams
Process Engineer Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a process engineer in Louisiana?
Most process engineer roles in Louisiana require a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, although mechanical and industrial engineering graduates are also hired into the role. Senior and lead positions often favor candidates who hold or are pursuing Professional Engineer licensure through the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board, which administers the Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice of Engineering exams. Gaining early experience in Louisiana's petrochemical corridor through co-ops or internships significantly strengthens your candidacy.
Which companies hire process engineers in Louisiana?
Louisiana process engineer roles are posted by ReCon Management Services, Packaging Corporation of America, and Worley and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Louisiana's deep concentration of refineries and chemical plants along the Mississippi River corridor means a large share of these openings are tied to continuous-process or batch-chemical manufacturing facilities.
Which Louisiana cities have the most process engineer jobs?
Geismar, Baton Rouge, and Cameron account for the largest share of process engineer openings in Louisiana. Baton Rouge leads because of the dense cluster of petrochemical refineries and chemical plants along the Mississippi River, while New Orleans draws openings tied to offshore energy services and industrial logistics, and Lake Charles anchors a growing concentration of LNG export terminals and specialty chemical facilities.
Are there remote process engineer jobs in Louisiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Process engineering is fundamentally a hands-on discipline tied to physical plant operations, so most roles require on-site presence. About 13% of process engineer openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how few tasks can be performed away from the facility. The portions of the role most amenable to remote work are process modeling, data analysis, and technical report preparation.
How can I get hired as a process engineer in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to co-op and new-graduate programs at Louisiana's large refinery and chemical operators, which regularly onboard engineering graduates into rotational or associate engineer roles. Companies such as ExxonMobil and Dow Chemical run structured early-career programs at their Baton Rouge and Lake Charles facilities. Candidates with an internship in a process or chemical environment, even outside Louisiana, gain a measurable edge, and passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam signals readiness to employers before full PE licensure.
Where can I find and apply to process engineer jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to process engineer jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings across industries including petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemical manufacturing. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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