Engineer, Process

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Lyondell Basell is staffing for an Olefins Process Engineer for the Channelview, TX Manufacturing Complex, located 18 miles from downtown Houston. Our 4,000-acre Channelview Complex consists of two world scale Olefins units at the north side of the facility that manufacture ethylene, propylene, butadiene and benzene. The Olefins units provide feedstock for the site’s downstream C4, C5 and BTX recovery units, as well as for the south side of the facility, which uses many of these products to produce propylene oxide, styrene monomer and other derivatives.

The Process Engineer will provide support for unit operations and capital projects at the Channelview Manufacturing complex’s two Olefins plants. The Process Engineer will collaborate with unit Production Engineers, Operations Specialists and Reliability Engineers to identify, recommend and implement strategic initiatives and projects to improve unit performance and profitability.

Evaluate existing processes, review trends and develop initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, improve product quality and reduce risk.

Support programs and projects which contribute to the profitability, reliability, environmental and process safety integrity of the plant.

Effectively communicates impacts to plant Key Performance Indicators and recommends solutions to stakeholders.

Provide Process Engineering support for capital projects including front end loading scope development, economic justification, MOC stewardship and startup support.

Mentors less experienced engineers in application of corporate Operational Excellence standards, process design and optimization

Supports plant startup and shutdown activities

Supports Solomon Olefins Study, Asset Strategy and Gap Closure development

Works with the corporate Olefins Process Engineering Technical network to identify and evaluate preferred practices, implement recommendations and capture benefits

Required:

• B.S degree in Chemical Engineering
• 10+ years of petrochemical experience

Knowledge and experience with the Olefins process

Relevant work experience with world scale chemical and petrochemical process unit design and/or operations

Knowledgeable in the development of process design packages and economic justification

Candidates must have excellent leadership, ethics, teamwork and communication skills with a results oriented commitment.

The ability to manage multiple and changing priorities is essential.

Ability to prioritize work based on value generation, summarize conclusions and communicate recommendations to stakeholders is essential.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Effective communication, collaboration and influencing skills

Preferred:

• Demonstrated expertise with Aspen Process simulation

Lyondell Basell is proud to provide a competitive total compensation package designed to reward excellence and support the well-being of our employees. Our Total Rewards package includes equitable and market-competitive base pay as well as locally relevant incentives, fostering a culture of pay-for-performance that recognizes both individual and company achievements.

We extend the following benefits to
* eligible employees:

Workplace Flexibility:
The Company’s Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees to request to work remotely up to two full days per standard work week at an approved location other than the designated worksite or office, such as at a home office with managerial approval.

Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life and Retirement Programs:
Our comprehensive programs are aligned with local practices.

6% LYB match on 401(k)…