Process Engineer

Braskem; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Job summary

Braskem is seeking a Process Engineer in La Porte, Texas, to support its polypropylene and polyethylene plants. The role involves troubleshooting, optimizing processes, and ensuring safety compliance. You will monitor performance indicators and implement strategic projects to improve the unit's performance.

Candidates must have a degree in Chemical Engineering and experience in the petrochemical industry is preferred. Braskem offers flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to read process drawings (PFD, P&ID, data sheet).
• Previous experiences as an intern or co-op in engineering or operations in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze plant performance indicators.
• Support RCA analysis for all process safety incidents.
• Develop FEL 1 and 2 for investment projects.

Skills

Process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS)

Strong technical background

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

PFD and P&ID drawings

Job description

With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.

Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, as well as an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, which focuses on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and chemical catalysis. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa

Department: Industrial Manufacturing

Travel Involved: 0-5%

Job Type: Full Time

Description:

The Process Engineer position provides support for polypropylene and polyethylene plants at the La Porte facility. The candidate will monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize the units to drive process and product improvements while maintaining a strong focus on safety and environmental compliance. The team member will identify, recommend, and implement strategic projects to improve the unit's performance. The individual will contribute in a team environment and establish working relationships with onsite and offsite functional groups to achieve results.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Monitor and analyze plant performance indicators, and develop systems to drive improvements and sustain value across health, safety, environment, production rates, reliability, cost, and quality.
• Implement all Technology Improvements and participate in Technical Exchange Meetings (Internal and External).
• Develop FEL 1 and 2 for Investment Projects and support the remaining gates (FEL3, PDP), including commissioning, training, and start-up. Participate in reviews of Investment Project designs prepared by outside contractors, vendors, fabricators, and manufacturers. Work closely with Automation to prepare all process control descriptions for improvements or new investment projects.
• Identify/conduct non-CAPEX process improvements (Continuous Improvement)
• Apply technical knowledge to detect causes of deviations in reliability, quality, capacity, yield, and energy consumption. Help resolve chronic Quality issues and Customer Complaints.
• Support RCA analysis for all Process Safety incidents/near misses, and support the analysis and identification of RCAs that may have causes associated with the process and equipment.
• Lead and develop a plan for new products, catalysts, and technology trials.
• Participate/facilitate in LOPA/PHA/DUST studies, develop an action plan and resolve PHA action items, evaluate plant risk scenarios and their protection and mitigation barriers, develop/maintain site Barrier and SCAI’s components.
• Serve as the site PSV resource responsible for design and sizing calculations using industry software.

Requirements:

• Chemical Engineering degree
• Ability to read process drawings (PFD, P&ID, data sheet)
• Previous experiences as an intern or co-op in engineering or operations in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry.

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Strong technical background and abilities.
• Process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS)
• Excel (advanced spreadsheets, data analysis)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to work in the field.

What we offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
• Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members

Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees according to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.