Process Engineering Lead

Job Overview

Process Engineering Lead - Capital Projects (Houston Area Operating Sites)

Houston Area Operating Sites, Texas & California

$157,470 – $210,000

• Accountability 1:
  Deliverables & Quality Assurance
  • Ensure engineering deliverables comply with business standards, codes, regulations, and project‑specific expectations.
  • Oversee the accuracy and quality of all engineering work performed by the process engineering function.
  • Develop and enforce processes to deliver complete and compliant engineering documentation.
  • Review engineering quality metrics and recommend changes to processes.
  • Champion SHE compliance and incorporate process safety at initial project design.
• Accountability 2:
  Technical Guidance & Feasibility
  • Lead development of feasibility studies, preliminary designs, and technical risk assessments.
  • Work with Technology Managers to develop long‑range plan studies that inform Long‑Range Plans.
  • Evaluate technical options, provide estimate validation and optioneering support.
  • Present information clearly to all levels of the organization.
• Accountability 3:
  Talent & Development
  • Recruit, train, and manage the process engineering team.
  • Drive training, lessons‑learned reviews, and continuous improvement within the function.
  • Set SMART goals, manage workload, and promote collaboration.
• Accountability 4:
  Process & Policy Management
  • Develop and maintain engineering management policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Ensure policies are communicated and followed across the function.
  • Lead reviews of technical checks and quality audits.
• Accountability 5:
  Stakeholder Relationship Management
  • Maintain relationships with operations, maintenance, technology, procurement, SHE, and external partners.
  • Ensure effective communication and alignment on technical requirements.
• Accountability 6:
  Auditing & Continuous Improvement
  • Conduct audits of process engineering activities and implement corrective actions.
  • Interpret audit data, identify root causes, and develop improvement plans.

• Undergraduate degree in chemical engineering.
• >15 years of experience in operations, reliability, maintenance, or engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• >10 years of project execution experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, infrastructure or high‑hazard industries.
• >5 years supervising technical professionals or operations personnel.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Track record of leading roles, driving accountability and SHE compliance.
• Technical knowledge of unit operations, design engineering, quality assurance, industry codes, and standards (ANSI, API, ASME, NFPA, PIP, OSHA, ISA).
• Experience with Aspen+, HYSIS, AFT Fathom, Pipenet, EPCON Suite or similar.
• Business acumen, organisational agility, political savvy, and effective negotiation skills.

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, family responsibility, disability, or marital status.