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Engineer, Syngas Process

LyondellBasell Industries
United States, Texas, Deer Park
Feb 21, 2025
LyondellBasell Basic Function LyondellBasell is staffing for a Process Engineer for the La Porte, TX Manufacturing Complex, located 18 miles from downtown Houston. The 440-acre La Porte Complex consists of Olefin cracking, Polyethylene, Acetyls (Acetic Acid/Vinyl Acetate Monomer) and Syngas-Methanol Operations. The primary responsibility of the process engineer is to provide support as a technical expert in the Syngas technology. This position requires interaction with operations, technical, safety, maintenance, and reliability to drive overall improvements in unit performance. This role will lead the design and installation of long-term projects to overcome process constraints, resolve reliability issues, and comply with environmental regulations. This will include defining scope, providing front-end-loading and incorporating process knowledge during engineering phases. This role will mentor and coach less experienced engineers and will also advise on initiatives to maintain a competitive advantage. #LI-LC2 Roles & Responsibilities * Collaborates with operations to identify new opportunities to remove constraints to maximize on stream time and profitability while ensuring safe, environmentally compliant, reliable operation * Analyzes complex operating issues and provides recommendations to improve performance * Supports gap closure and continuous improvement activities by providing technical expertise, engineering calculations, and justification for capital and expense projects * Leads capital, expense, and special project scope development, execution, and support * Provides technical expertise during troubleshooting, turnarounds, startups, shutdowns, catalyst changes, and other non-routine unit activities * Reviews engineering calculations to quantify environmental and LOPC releases * Leads Management of Change process (MOC/PSSR) Min. Qualifications * B.S. or higher degree in chemical engineering or related field * Typically 10 or more years experience in manufacturing with background in syngas-methanol, refining, petrochemical or chemical plant environments * Mastery of technical understanding of unit processes and application of unit operations principals such as mass and energy balances, fluids, thermodynamics, mass and heat transfer, and distillation * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams and interact with all levels of the organization * Strong process troubleshooting ability and knowledge of tools and resources to perform activities * Innovative thinking to solve complex issues * Self-motivation and high initiative * Strong understanding of creating and implementing capital and expense projects * Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor and coach technical and operations team members Preferred Qualifications Competencies Build Partnerships Deliver Results Drive Innovation Grow Capabilities Promote Inclusion Motivational/Cultural Fit Technical Skills 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. Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicitedresumes or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers. LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.