Process Production Engineer

Location:

Pasadena, TX, US, 77507

Facility:
Bayport Po-130

Department: BLO Technical

Division:
Intermediates & Derivatives and Enterpri

Lyondell Basellis a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary Mo Re Tec  recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare.

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'readdressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

The Process Engineer will identify, recommend, and implement strategic projects to improve quality, capacity, yield, energy consumption, and process safety performance. The individual will work closely with site and global teams to develop and implement solutions to operating issues and support the development of new projects. The Process Engineer will also collaborate with unit specialists and other engineers to support process design and troubleshoot operating issues.

Experience with turnaround execution and process equipment inspection is preferred.

Develop systems to improve and sustain value in the areas of health, safety, environmental performance, production rates, reliability, cost, and quality.

Maintain a strong focus on safety, process safety, and environmental compliance.

Troubleshoot and problem-solve advanced process operating issues.

Develop recommendations to improve unit performance.

Develop and manage key performance indicators for plant performance.

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize operating units.

Contribute in a team environment and establish working relationships with on-site and off-site functional groups to achieve results.

Balance day-to-day operational priorities with long-term strategic objectives to ensure alignment with company goals.

Coach and mentor less-experienced engineers and provide technical training to others.

Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA  Process Safety Management requirements and participate in and lead PHAs, HAZOP analyses, MOCs, and PSSRs.

Provide technical expertise in PSM activities, including PHAs, MOCs, PSV calculations, safety-critical equipment and variables, and incident investigations.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering
• A minimum of five years of relevant manufacturing experience
• Leadership skills to drive technical solutions and mentor less experienced engineers
• Strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and a high level of initiative
• Advanced technical understanding of unit processes and ability to identify/drive improvements
• Knowledgeable in chemical and process engineering fundamentals
• Ability to apply engineering concepts to solve performance problems
• Knowledge of safety system design
• Knowledge of HSE and PSM regulations and relevant company Operational Excellence guidelines and procedures
• Knowledge of the development of Process Design Packages and ability to develop business case to justify projects
• Good troubleshooting skills and techniques
• Ability to work collaboratively with other site functions to solve complex issues and advance systemic improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with turnaround execution and process equipment inspection
• Knowledge of relief system design and specifications
• Knowledge of SIF design and engineering specifications

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…