Process Engineer

Halker Consulting

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PanamaColombia Until 9/8/2026 5+ years exp First posted March 31, 2026 Last posted July 10, 2026
Job description

About Halker:

Halker Consulting is a nationwide provider of multi-disciplined Engineering, Design, Project Management, Procurement and Field Services for Oil & Gas, and other Energy industry sectors.

Halker Consulting specializes in Oil and Gas surface facilities, Power Infrastructure, Environmental Remediation and Design, Automation and Digital Solutions, and federal, state, and local regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Produce project deliverables such as process flow diagrams, piping and instrument diagrams, material balances and process calculations, utility summaries and calculations, timelines and simulations, equipment lists, equipment data sheets and specifications, and instrument data sheets and specifications
  • Develop process simulation models for existing and proposed O&G facilities
  • Size and specify equipment including PSV’s and instrumentation for existing and proposed O&G facilities
  • Develop block flow diagrams, process flow diagrams, and piping & instrumentation diagrams
  • Work with operations teams to troubleshoot existing operational issues
  • Perform feasibility studies which include process design evaluation, cost estimating, and economic analysis
  • Participate in PSM activities for facilities including maintaining facility drawings and resolving PHA action items
  • Work with clients, contractors, project managers and engineering disciplines to ensure the project execution plan is effective, comprehensive, reasonable and obtainable
  • Ability to assume leadership of a project team as lead engineer and coordinate the design aspects of the projects
  • Maintain a high level of understanding of departmental design standards, applicable engineering codes and Halker’s guidelines and standards

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent international engineering degree required (e.g., Ingeniería Química)
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in Oil & Gas Process Engineering
  • Proficiency in process simulation software (HYSYS, ProMax, VMGSim, or similar.), experience using iPRSM preferred.
  • Experience performing Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) calculations and sizing
  • Professional proficiency in English, with the ability to communicate effectively in a professional and project‑based environment
  • Experience supporting U.S. based companies and projects remotely

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Compensation (i.e. Base Salary) is negotiable and shall be offered commensurate with experience
  • Work alongside industry-leading talent, with a flexible working environment and fast-growing company


Be Adaptable ~ Be Collaborative ~ Be Humbly Confident ~ Hustle ~ Take Ownership ~ Be Service Focused ~ Show Ingenuity

About this role

Summary

Develop and optimize process designs for oil and gas facilities, lead projects, coordinate with teams.

Job title

Process Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

oil and gas

Location requirements

remote optional, based in Panama or Colombia

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

chemical engineeringprocess simulation softwarePSV calculationsEnglish

Preferred skills

iPRSMU.S. projects support

Specializations

process engineeringoil and gassimulation softwarepressure safety valve
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Panama

Remote Country

Colombia

Remote Country