Production Olefins Engineer

Lyondell Basell North America•La Porte, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society. 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.

Requirements

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

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
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

Benefits

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.