Engineer, Acetyls Process

LyondellBasell; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

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Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support the LaPorte Acetyls unit (Acetic Acid and VAM) and lead long-range plant improvements. The role focuses on upstream and mid-size to major capital projects, enhancing safety, reliability, and plant performance.

The candidate should have a chemical engineering degree and about 8 years in refining or chemical processing, with knowledge of acetyls and related catalytic technologies. A strong safety focus is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering.
• Typically a minimum of 8 years of prior engineer experience with relevant experience in refining, petrochemical, or chemical process industries.
• Experience with acetyls (Acetic Acid, VAM), Acetic Anhydride, Ethylene Oxide, Acrylic Acid, and related catalytic processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering support to mid-size and major capital projects including debottleneck opportunities within the plant.
• Collaborate with off-site engineering partners to develop solutions to gaps within the current system.
• Develop recommendations to improve and optimize overall plant performance.
• Create systems to sustain safety, environment, production, reliability, cost, and quality improvements.
• Maintain a strong safety and environmental compliance focus.
• Contribute to a team environment and build relationships with on-site and off-site groups to achieve results.
• Balance day-to-day priorities with long-term strategic objectives aligned to plant goals.
• Coach less experienced engineers and provide technical guidance on process systems.

Job description

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

This role provides process engineering support to the LaPorte Acetyls unit (Acetic Acid and Vinyl Acetate Monomer, VAM, processes). Responsibilities include providing process support to the operations and day-to-day production engineering group. Overall focus will be on long-term improvements to the plant including providing process support to mid-size and major capital projects while maintaining a strong safety and environmental compliance focus. In addition, the position will be responsible for the long-range planning of the plant improvements for the Acetyls unit including any potential future growth opportunities.

A Day in the Life

• Provide process engineering support to mid-size and major capital projects including any debottleneck opportunities within the plant
• Work with off-site engineering partners to develop solutions to gaps within the current system (including but not limited to various engineering studies, relief system evaluations, PHA/SIS evaluations, etc.)
• Develop recommendations to improve and optimize the overall plant performance
• Develop systems to improve and sustain value in the areas of safety, environment, production, reliability, cost and quality
• Maintain strong safety and environmental compliance focus
• Contribute to a team environment and establish work relationships with on-site and off-site functional groups to achieve results
• Balance day-to-day operational priorities with long-term strategic objectives to ensure alignment with company and site goals
• Coach less experienced engineers and provide technical guidance on various process systems

You Bring This Value

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering
• Typically a minimum of 8 years of prior engineer experience with relevant experience in the refining, petrochemical or chemical process industries
• Experience in the following technologies would be beneficial: Acetyls (Acetic Acid, VAM), Acetic Anhydride, Ethylene Oxide, Acrylic Acid, Maleic Anhydride, Phthalic Anhydride, Oxo Alcohols, Methanol, or other catalytic chemical manufacturing technologies utilizing fixed-bed multitubular reactors, carbonylation reactors, or complex catalyst-recycle systems.

Competencies

• Drive Innovation
• Technical Skills
• Grow Capabilities
• Promote Inclusion
• Motivational Fit
• Build Partnerships
• Deliver Results

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