Sr Process Engineer

Come Join an Inclusive Team

We are currently seeking to fill a position at LyondellBasell’s Bayport Polymers site located 27 miles east of Houston, TX. Our Bayport site has approximately 316 employees and contractors and is a world class chemical manufacturing facility with 4 operating units producing Polypropylene (PP) resins. At the Bayport site we provide a collaborative working environment that supports personal growth, development, and recognition. GoalZero Safety performance is a core value for LyondellBasell. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a degreed engineering professional assigned within the site’s Operations organization.

The Process Engineer will focus on strategic initiatives necessary to improve the long term viability of all the BYO production lines. This includes but is not limited to identifying quality, reliability, efficiency, and work system opportunities, prioritizing based on value, scoping, and driving implementation via capital or expense project. The Process Engineer will provide technical troubleshooting support for issue(s) that have exhausted the Production Engineer’s and/or Specialist’s knowledge, and provide long term solutions for temporary improvements implemented by the Production Engineer and/or Specialist. The Process Engineer will play a significant role in defining the unit Process Operating Window (POW) via PHA, alarm rationalization, quality issue resolution, process troubleshooting, etc., and implementing means to monitor.

A Day in the Life

• Prioritize continuous improvement and value generation in quality, reliability, cost, and efficiency.
• Monitor operations and partner with Operations & Production Engineers on significant production problems requiring advanced engineering support.
• Collaborate with external organizations (Global Process Design, R&D, Application Development, other polymer sites, GP Mumbai, and corporate functions) to accomplish key initiatives.
• Mentor and coach less experienced engineers while providing technical training to colleagues.
• Deliver technical expertise in risk reduction, site performance improvements, and value creation activities (e.g., process hazard analyses, management of change, relief system evaluations, safety‑critical equipment reviews, incident investigations, performance improvement findings, benchmarking gap closure).
• Provide expertise in relief system design, calculations, and compliance with codes and standards.
• Uphold strong safety and environmental compliance in all activities.

You Bring This Value

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Demonstrated corporate competencies
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and techniques
• Good computing skills
• Demonstrated ability to mentor & coach others in all directions of the organization
• Demonstrated knowledge in Process Design Packages and related economics

Preferred Qualifications 

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering
• 6+ years industry experience with 3+ years in polymer processes
• Process modeling experience 
• Advanced technical understanding of unit processes
• Knowledgeable in the HSE/PSM regulations & Operational Excellence guidelines/Procedures

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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