Engineer, Chemical

Location:

Channelview, TX, US, 77530

Req ID: 84503

Facility: Channelview/South Ops-130

Department: Olefins Technical SME's

Division: Intermediates and Derivatives, Refining

LyondellBasell

Basic Function

The Engineer, Chemical will monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize operating units to drive process and product improvements. During a typical day they will apply technical knowledge to detect causes of deviations in quality, capacity, yield, and energy consumption. The individual will identify, recommend and implement strategic projects to improve unit performance. A process/production engineer will also collaborate with unit specialists and other engineers to support process design and implementation of capital projects.

Roles & Responsibilities

Develop systems to improve and sustain value in the areas of health, safety, environment, production rates, reliability, cost and quality.
Maintain strong safety and environmental compliance focus
Troubleshoot and problem-solve advanced process problems
Develop recommendations to improve unit performance
Develop and manage Key Performance Indicators for plant performance
Monitor, troubleshoot and optimize operating units
Provide process design support for capital projects
Contribute in a team environment and establish work relationships with onsite and offsite functional groups to achieve results
Balance day-to-day operational priorities with long term strategic objectives to ensure alignment with company goals
Coach less experienced engineers, as well as provide technical training to others
Knowledgeable about OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management and participate and lead PHA’s, HAZOP analysis, MOC and PSSR
Provide technical expertise in PSM activities (PHA, MOC, PSV calculations, Safety Critical Equipment/Variables, Incident Investigations, etc.)
Knowledgeable about Relief System, RV, design and evaluations

Min. Qualifications

BS degree in Chemical Engineering
Minimum 5+ years of experience in the petrochemical industry
Good computing skills
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Self-motivation and high initiative
Advanced technical understanding of unit processes
IT capability in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledgeable in chemical and process engineering fundamentals
Ability to apply engineering concepts to solve performance problems
Knowledgeable of Safety Design Systems
Knowledgeable in the HSE/PSM regulations and relevant company Operational Excellence guidelines/procedures
Knowledgeable in the development of Process Design Packages and related economics
Good troubleshooting skills and techniques
Leadership skills to drive technical solutions and mentor engineers

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.