• Job Description

  Req#: 85904

  We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.sell

  Basic Function

  We are currently seeking to fill a position at LyondellBasell’s Bayport Polymers site located 27 miles east of Houston, TX. Our Bayport site has approximately 316 employees and contractors and is a world class chemical manufacturing facility with 4 operating units producing Polypropylene (PP) resins. At the Bayport site we provide a collaborative working environment that supports personal growth, development, and recognition. GoalZero Safety performance is a core value for LyondellBasell. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a degreed engineering professional assigned within the site’s Operations organization.

  The Process Engineer will focus on strategic initiatives necessary to improve the long term viability of all the BYO production lines. This includes but is not limited to identifying quality, reliability, efficiency, and work system opportunities, prioritizing based on value, scoping, and driving implementation via capital or expense project. The Process Engineer will provide technical troubleshooting support for issue(s) that have exhausted the Production Engineer’s and/or Specialist’s knowledge, and provide long term solutions for temporary improvements implemented by the Production Engineer and/or Specialist. The Process Engineer will play a significant role in defining the unit Process Operating Window (POW) via PHA, alarm rationalization, quality issue resolution, process troubleshooting, etc., and implementing means to monitor.

  Roles & Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and problem-solve advanced process problems
  • Assist on complex issues requiring technical support beyond Production Engineer(s) & Specialist(s)
  • Collaborates with the Global Process Design, Capital Projects, and Product Development groups to ensure long term viability of BYO and shared learnings with LYB as a whole
  • Contribute in a team environment & establish work relationships with onsite & offsite resources
  • Coach less experienced engineers, as well as provide technical training to others
  • Provide technical expertise in risk reduction, site performance improvements, and value creation activities (e.g., PHA, MOC, PSV calculations, Safety Critical Equipment/Variables, Incident Investigations, PIFs, benchmarking gap closure, VEP, etc.)
  • Knowledgeable of relief system, relief valve, design and evaluations
  • Maintain strong safety and environmental compliance focus
  • Continued personal development of Spheripol & Catalloy process knowledge

  Min. Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering
  • Demonstrated corporate competencies
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and techniques
  • Good computing skills
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor & coach others in all directions of the organization
  • Demonstrated knowledge in Process Design Packages and related economics

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  Preferred Qualifications

  • BS degree in Chemical Engineering
  • 6+ years industry experience with 3+ years in polymer processes
  • Process modeling experience
  • Advanced technical understanding of unit processes
  • Knowledgeable in the HSE/PSM regulations & Operational Excellence guidelines/Procedures

  Competencies

  Build Partnerships

  Deliver Results

  Drive Innovation

  Grow Capabilities

  Promote Inclusion

  Motivational/Cultural Fit

  Technical Skills

  Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

  LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

  LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.

• About the company

  LyondellBasell Industries NV is a Dutch-domiciled multinational chemical company with American and British roots, incorporated in the Netherlands, with US operations headquarters in Houston, Texas, and offices in London, UK.

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