Furnace Engineer for Ethylene & Olefins

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA, LLC; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 104,900 - 178,570; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA at Chocolate Bayou Works in Alvin, TX is seeking a Furnace Engineer to lead ethylene cracking furnace technology, drive safe, reliable, and energy‑efficient operation of CBW furnaces.

The role emphasizes long‑term furnace strategy, performance optimization, and capital project support, with interaction among suppliers, EPCs, operations, and process safety teams to protect asset integrity and profitability.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering required; strong preference for experience in petrochemical/fired-equipment.
• Experience with ethylene furnace operation, energy efficiency, and process safety.
• Capital project development and technical governance experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as CBW technical authority for ethylene cracking furnace technologies
• Maintain furnace design basis docs, standards, operating guidelines, and best practices
• Evaluate emerging furnace technologies and support long-term screening and planning
• Interface with licensors, OEMs, EPC contractors, inspection specialists, and networks to advance CBW furnace knowledge
• Drive improvements in yield, energy efficiency, and furnace reliability
• Develop and maintain performance indicators for furnace operations and reliability

Skills

Fired-equipment engineering

Ethylene plant experience

Capital project development

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering acceptable with relevant experience

Job description

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA at Chocolate Bayou Works in Alvin, TX is seeking a Furnace Engineer to lead ethylene cracking furnace technology, drive safe, reliable, and energy‑efficient operation of CBW furnaces.

The role emphasizes long‑term furnace strategy, performance optimization, and capital project support, with interaction among suppliers, EPCs, operations, and process safety teams to protect asset integrity and profitability.