OxyChem Senior Process Engineer (Corporate Engineering)

Oxychem Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem in Pasadena, Texas is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to support corporate engineering projects. You will apply process safety, lead troubleshooting, and mentor engineers while delivering compliant, reliable process designs.

This role requires a chemical engineering degree with extensive plant experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 25% and work outside standard hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering with 10+ years of production/plant engineering experience preferred.
• Proficiency in process engineering principles and methods.
• Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of plant and corporate personnel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access).
• Familiarity with SAP or equivalent software.
• Self-starter with a strong desire to deliver superior results.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
• Team player capable of working in a multi-discipline environment.
• Willingness to travel ~25% annually.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate Process Safety and Risk Management principles into the foundation of all work performed.
• Provide Process Engineering Support to Projects and Special Studies by assisting with design and analyses.
• Ensure corporate policies, procedures, and standards followed by you and contractors.
• Develop into a Subject Matter Expert for selected technology(s).
• Provide expert level troubleshooting to plants in need.
• Communicate lessons learned from incidents to other plants using the same technology.
• Train and Mentor engineers who are early in their careers on the technology and KPI’s.

Skills

Process engineering principles

Analytical/problem solving

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Self-starter

Travel readiness

Weekend/holidays availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Aspen

Job description

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, OxyChem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day.

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Senior Process Engineer supporting corporate engineering projects at our Corporate Engineering office located in Pasadena, TX.

Essential Job Duties:

• Incorporate Process Safety and Risk Management principles into the foundation of all work performed.

• Provide Process Engineering Support to Projects and Special Studies by:

• Assure corporate policies, procedures, and standards are followed by yourself and by contractors working for you.

• Develop into a Subject Matter Expert for selected technology(ies).

• Providing expert level troubleshooting assistance to plants in need.

• Communicate lessons learned from incidents to other plants of same/similar technology.

• Train and Mentor engineers who are early in their careers on the technology, KPI’s, and troubleshooting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering with a minimum of 10 years functional experience or plant (production) engineering preferred. Experience in chlor-alkali, brine treatment, caustic processes preferred.

• Proficiency in process engineering principles and methods.

• Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of plant and corporate personnel.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access).

• Familiarity with SAP or equivalent computerized inventory management software.

• Self-starter with a strong desire to deliver superior results.

• Strong analytical/problem solving skills.

• A proven team player capable of working in a multi-discipline team environment with a desire to share knowledge.

• Managerial Courage - be willing to take a stand on issues that may not be popular and not be afraid to take action when necessary.

• Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to effectively transfer technical expertise to less experienced professionals.

• Ability to travel as required to support assignments. Travel is estimated at 25% on a yearly basis with the majority of travel being one to five day trips to plant sites and engineering offices.

• Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts as needed.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in Chlor-Alkali technologies.

• Experience in Caustic Evaporating Concentration process.

• Familiarity with process engineering software packages such as Aspen is a plus.

• Good comfort level presenting information to all levels of management.