Engineer, Process

About the role

LyondellBasell 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.

A Day in the Life

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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) contribution
• 5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual
• Comprehensive Well-being Benefits: Programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social health, ensuring you receive the care you need, when you need it.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: The LYB ESPP offers a 10% discount on LYB stock for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and US.
• Educational Assistance Program: To encourage self-development by providing financial aid for approved educational activities voluntarily undertaken by employees.
• Bravo Rewards Program: Recognizing outstanding employee contributions.
• Robust Medical and Life Insurance Packages: Offering a variety of coverage options to meet individual needs.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to learn and grow through training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team building activities.
• Competitive Vacation Policies: Generous annual leave to support your work-life balance.
• Global Adoption Policy: Support for employees expanding their families.
• Matching Gifts Program: Enhance the impact of your charitable contributions to qualified organizations.

Eligibility for certain benefits and rewards programs will vary based on your job status, work location and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement and may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.