Brine Engineer II

Process Controls Engineer

Location:

El Dorado, AR 71730, US

Business Unit / Group Function:
Polymer Additives

Work Arrangement:
On‑site

Seniority Level: Associate

Employment Type:

Full‑time

• Lead project development and management for brine downhole remediation, drilling, and surface equipment projects, ensuring cost control and timely completion.
• Drive reliability improvements and performance optimization for subsurface and surface equipment.
• Support and ensure compliance with AOGC and PHMSA regulatory requirements; prepare and submit regulatory forms and notifications to the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission related to drilling and workover activities.
• Provide expertise in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) to ensure facilities effectively mitigate process safety risks.
• Actively contribute to Process Safety Management (PSM) and process improvement initiatives aligned with departmental KPI's.
• Develop and manage budgets and capital planning processes.
• Collaborate with management and cross‑functional teams on special projects and continuous improvement efforts.
• Utilize and maintain production systems and SAP to manage operational data and project tracking.
• Participate in departmental leadership activities, including cost management, goal setting, and performance reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

• 3+ years in oil and gas or brine field operations; candidates with less experience may be considered for an Engineer I role.
• Proven success in reliability engineering, wellbore repair, project management, and PSM activities.
• Experience developing and managing budgets, schedules, and project deliverables.

• Self‑motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical aptitude in equipment reliability, process safety, and project execution.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across functions and levels.
• Working knowledge of SAP and production management systems.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and business acumen.

• Competitive compensation packages inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program; the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
• Comprehensive benefits support financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and medical care.
• Work‑life & flexibility: support for a balance between working hours and personal life; global “Xwork” program offers flexible working arrangements in all operating countries.
• Training & development: ongoing professional and personal development and encouragement for education, training and knowledge through formal and informal learning.
• Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value–based performance culture. We seek a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to find the best fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

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