Global Process Engineer, Partial Oxida
Job in
La Porte, Harris County, Texas, 77572, USA
Listed on 2026-06-19
Listing for:
LyondellBasell Industries
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-19
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Environmental Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.
Come Join an Inclusive Team
This position will serve as Lyondell Basell's subject matter expert for Partial Oxidation units. It will be part of the Global Process Engineering group and located at our LaPorte Syngas/MeOH plant. This position requires interaction with operations, technical, safety, maintenance, and reliability to drive overall improvements in unit performance. This role will lead the design and installation of long-term projects to overcome process constraints, resolve reliability issues, and comply with environmental regulations.
This will include defining scope, providing front-end-loading and incorporating process knowledge during engineering phases. This role will mentor and coach less experienced engineers and will also advise on initiatives to maintain a competitive advantage.
A Day in the Life
Collaborates with operations to identify new opportunities to remove constraints to maximize on stream time and profitability while ensuring safe, environmentally compliant, reliable operation
Analyses complex operating issues and provides recommendations to improve performance
Supports gap closure and continuous improvement activities by providing technical expertise, engineering calculations, and justification for capital and expense projects
Leads capital, expense, and special project scope development, execution, and support
Provides technical expertise during troubleshooting, turnarounds, startups, shutdowns, catalyst changes, and other non-routine unit activities
You Bring This Value
Education
B.S. or higher degree in chemical engineering or related field
Work Experience
10 or more years' experience in manufacturing with background in partial oxidation and syngas-methanol production
Area of Expertise, Requirements
Mastery of technical understanding of unit processes and application of unit operations principals such as mass and energy balances, fluids, thermodynamics, mass and heat transfer, and distillation
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams and interact with all levels of the organization
Strong process troubleshooting ability and knowledge of tools and resources to perform activities
Innovative thinking to solve complex issues
Self-motivation and high initiative
Strong understanding of creating and implementing capital and expense projects
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor and coach technical and operations team members
Languages:
Fluent in written and spoken English
Other skills
Proficient in process modelling software
What We Offer
We offer employees a competitive total compensation package, which includes base pay and variable incentive pay programs. This supports a pay-for-performance culture, recognizing both individual and company performance, as well as benefit programs that are highly attractive and competitive within the markets for which we compete for talent.
The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible
* employees the option to work up to two or three days a week from home with manager approval.
Savings (401k) Plan with Company Match
Retirement (Pension) Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Educational Assistance
Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance
* Eligibility for certain benefits and rewards programs will vary based on your job status, work location and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement and may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.
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