Principal Engineer (HDPE)

Location:

Bay City, TX, US, 77414

Req ID: 84364

Facility: Matagorda Ops-Lyo

Department: MTO Process Engineering

Division: Olefins and Polyolefins and Global Procu

LyondellBasell

Basic Function

We are currently seeking to fill an HDPE Expert Process Engineer position at LyondellBasell’s Matagorda site located 13 miles south of Bay City, TX. The Polymers Process Engineering Subject Matter Expert will provide technical consultation as a technical expert. This position requires interaction with Operations to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize operating units to drive continuous process and product performance improvements for the Matagorda HDPE plant. The individual will identify, recommend and support the implementation of strategic projects to improve unit reliability, quality, and HSE performance. The HDPE Expert Process Engineer will also provide technology expertise to other LyondellBasell plants worldwide and provide technical mentoring to site engineers.

Roles & Responsibilities

Identify opportunities and lead cross-functional teams to achieve significant improvements to Matagorda process safety, production, reliability, cost and quality.
Effectively communicate with Site Management, as well as Senior LyondellBasell Management, on capital projects, troubleshooting and site technical opportunities.
Utilize process data and engineering calculations to validate equipment and system performance.
Consult, assist, and/or lead incident investigations and follow-up actions.
Provide process design support for capital projects including process modelling and equipment sizing.
Coach less experienced engineers and provide technical training for others.

Min. Qualifications

BS degree in Chemical Engineering.
Expert understanding of unit operations and process safety management systems
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Strong personal leadership skills
Ability to prepare and deliver complex technical reports and presentations
Capable of influencing others in all positions, including management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to devise new approaches to problems encountered and to drive team consensus
Fluent with ASPEN process modeling tools
Knowledge of polymer processes is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree preferred
10+ years of experience in a refining, petrochemical, or chemical environment with a long-term goal of becoming an expert in polymers technologies

Competencies

Builds effective teams

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer focus

Demonstrates courage

Drives results

Ensures accountability

Instills trust and exemplifies integrity

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.