Process Engineer

Company

INEOS Phenol

Process Engineer (Asset Engineer)

Pasadena, TX

The primary role of this position is program development and implementation of a Process Engineering strategy, five‑year capital planning, process optimization and daily operation support.

• Execute all job activities safely and efficiently in line with INEOS 20 Principles.
• Adhere to INEOS Life Saving Rules in all aspects of the job.
• Maintain integrity of assigned equipment and complete all required training on schedule.
• Develop and implement a Unit Health Monitoring program.
• Support integrity of critical assets and protective systems, maintain the critical equipment list, operating/envelope interfaces, and inspection plans.
• Define and review operating envelopes of assigned equipment.
• Assist with development of five‑year capital plan.
• Develop long‑term process engineering improvement strategy for the site.
• Write and implement MOCs, including small and large Capital Projects.
• Act as a Process Engineering resource for PHA’s.
• Establish communication with appropriate operations personnel and report investigation results.
• Main liaison between site and the C3D Process Technology Group.
• Track yields, production, and feed‑stock information into month‑end closing; back up for month‑end closing.
• Represent the site for the C3 Process Safety Handbook.
• Maintain communication with plant operators to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Work with Operations to troubleshoot operational issues and identify process problems.
• Assist in developing and reporting Production KPIs, monitor catalyst performance, and identify process bottlenecks and long‑term trends.
• Co‑operate with the controls group on alarm management and rationalization efforts and implement controls improvements to support Smart Manufacturing.
• Provide input for daily shift instructions.
• Develop process flow diagrams.
• Drive alarm management to completion and support ongoing success.
• Solicit input from engineering, operations, and maintenance and balance conflicting requirements.
• Direct, coordinate, or participate in Process Safety Review or Management of Change processes; initiate communications and produce progress reports.
• Lead root cause analyses as needed.
• Provide engineering assistance and expertise to Operations and Maintenance.
• Assist in meeting regulatory requirements such as EPA, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), OSHA, and DOT regulations.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computational and data analysis skills.
• Proficient in IT and Aspen process simulation software.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Good negotiator and influencer.
• Good team leader and motivator.
• Solid understanding of financial calculations and their impact on the bottom line.
• Willing to take the lead when challenges occur.

• Ability to climb fixed ladder cages to heights of 30 ft.; total ladder use may reach 200 ft.
• Ability to climb 6 flights of stairs.
• Ability to enter enclosed spaces through an 18” man‑way for cleaning and inspection.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to wear required PPE: hardhat, safety glasses, chemical goggles, face shield, rigid safety shoes/boots, full/half face cartridge masks.
• Ability to work long periods outdoors or in inclement weather.
• Job‑specific tasks requiring climbing, balance, bending/stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and carrying.
• Understand proper lifting techniques and body mechanics.

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