Polymer Process Engineer – Optimize & Safeguard Production

ineos; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 91,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA seeks a Process Engineer for the Polymer units at Chocolate Bayou Works in Alvin, TX. The role focuses on disciplined process engineering to ensure safe, reliable, and on-spec polymer production while applying standard methods and documentation.

The position interfaces with Operations, Production Engineering, Maintenance, SHE, and Reliability to uphold site standards and drive continuous improvement in polymer performance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to apply process engineering principles in chemical manufacturing or a comparable continuous-process environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of process safety management, environmental compliance, engineering calculations, process troubleshooting, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Apply standardized process engineering tools, calculations, work practices, and documentation expectations established for the Process Engineering discipline.
• Support Polymer unit priorities through technically sound analysis, clear recommendations, and timely execution of assigned work.
• Maintain strong interfaces with unit teams while preserving independent engineering judgment, technical rigor, and site standards.
• Develop technical capability through mentoring, peer review, stretch assignments, and active participation in discipline governance activities.

Skills

Process engineering principles

Process safety knowledge

Environmental compliance

Engineering calculations

Process troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA seeks a Process Engineer for the Polymer units at Chocolate Bayou Works in Alvin, TX. The role focuses on disciplined process engineering to ensure safe, reliable, and on-spec polymer production while applying standard methods and documentation.

The position interfaces with Operations, Production Engineering, Maintenance, SHE, and Reliability to uphold site standards and drive continuous improvement in polymer performance.