Production Olefins Engineer

Come Join an Inclusive Team

The Olefins Production Engineer 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, collaborate, recommend, document, and implement initiatives to improve unit performance, with the goal of capturing incremental production at the lowest cost. These initiatives could be short term or strategic in nature and will encompass detailed analysis, and if needed, development and execution of expense and capital projects.  The production engineer will also collaborate with unit specialists and other engineers to support process design and implementation of capital projects. 

A Day in the Life

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 

Develop recommendations to improve unit 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 

You Bring This Value

B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering 

Typically five (5) years of experience in a refining, petrochemical, or chemical environment 

Demonstrated IT capability in Microsoft Office Suite 

Knowledgeable in chemical and process engineering fundamentals 

Ability to apply engineering concepts to solve performance problems 

Knowledgeable in 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 

What We Offer

LyondellBasell 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 achievements. 

We extend the following benefits to *eligible employees: 

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. 

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