Process Engineer OA (m/f/d)

Are you result oriented and willing to challenge the status quo? Welcome to LyondellBasell!

For our German sites in Knapsack near Cologne we are looking for a

Process Engineer OA (f/m/d)

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

The Process Engineer Operations OA will monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize operating units to drive process and product improvements. During a typical day the Process Engineer 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. The process engineer will also collaborate with unit specialists and other engineers to support process design and implementation of capital projects.

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 technical support on capital projects
• Focal Point for Energy-, Alarm-Management, VEP and LEAN
• Coordinate Management of Change system for plant modifications
• Effective reporting to Operations Management, as well as communication with other groups across the company including site manufacturing and technical groups, other process engineering support groups, project engineering and business and engineering management
• Perform design calculations required to generate process data to check and validate equipment and system performance and provide support / leadership when improvements are needed
• Consult, assist, and/or lead as necessary on incident investigations, troubleshooting, and follow-up actions
• Effectively facilitate teamwork to obtain alignment of organizational goals and gain consensus and support from company personnel
• Balance day-to-day operational priorities with long term strategic objectives to ensure alignment with company goals
• Apply process safety processes

Qualifications

• Master degree in Process or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience or equivalent qualification
• Several years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
• Experience with compounding
• Demonstrated IT skills in Microsoft Office Suite and simulation and process monitoring systems such as Conval, Trendminer, PI
• Knowledgeable in process engineering fundamentals and explosion protection
• Ability to apply engineering concepts to solve performance problems
• Knowledgeable in HSE/Process Safety Management regulations
• Knowledgeable of company Operational Excellence guidelines/procedures
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in German and English
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and techniques
• Leadership skills to drive technical solutions

What makes us attractive – your perspectives?

• Attractive remuneration with thirteenth monthly salary
• Global bonus program
• Various work schedules and mobile working
• 30 days vacation and other time off options
• Wide range of further training opportunities through the LYB University
• Additional long-term care insurance (CareFlex)
• Company pension scheme
• Urban Sports Club membership
• Company medical department including physiotherapy practice on site
• Canteen on site
• Employee discounts

Interested ?

Register your CV and apply via our online portal by clicking on the “apply” button. Please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Team  at karriere@lyondellbasell.com for more details.

We are LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) – 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.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity:

LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age and other protected characteristics.

People with disabilities are expressly encouraged to apply and are warmly welcomed.
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