Process Engineer

Bayport Polymers, LLC; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayport Polymers, LLC in Pasadena, TX is seeking a Process Engineer to drive continuous improvement, process optimization, and reliable operations across manufacturing units. This role collaborates with operations, maintenance, technical and leadership teams to deliver sustainable improvements aligned with site objectives.

You will lead RCA investigations, support 24-hour operations, and participate in MOC/RCA actions while applying best practices in safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with 2–5+ years of experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Proficient in MS Office and data analytics tools.
• Experience with safety, reliability, and cost improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify and drive preventive and corrective actions for safety, reliability, quality, and cost.
• Lead project pre-studies and prepare scope packages for implementation.
• Support troubleshooting with maintenance and operations.
• Coordinate MOC/RCA actions and loss control activities.
• Coordinate 24‑hour operation supports and overtime as needed.
• Participate in PHA/HAZOP.

Skills

Process optimization

Continuous improvement

Excellent communication

MS Office

Team collaboration

Independent work

Prioritization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Other technical degrees considered

Tools

SAP

Distributed control systems

Data historians

Power BI

Cloud software packages

Job description

• Employee Type Full-Time

BASIC FUNCTION

The Process Engineer is responsible for continuous improvement, process optimization, and operational reliability across the manufacturing units. The engineer collaborates with operations, maintenance, technical, and leadership teams to implement sustainable improvements aligned with site strategic objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Process Engineering

• Identify, define and drive preventative and corrective actions to ensure sustainable improvements initiatives across safety, environmental, reliability, quality, and cost.
• Lead project pre-studies and technical evaluations to support future improvements and investments. Prepare scope packages for implementation by the front-line team or for further study by the CAPEX team.
• Keep job knowledge current with process technologies, product specifications, and engineering technology & specifications.
• Support Maintenance and Production in troubleshooting problems as needed by providing technical guidance and expertise, identifying performance gaps, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Position supports 24hr operation and may require overtime to meet plant needs and site deadlines.
• Participate in PHA/HAZOP to support the safe design and operations of the facilities.

Performance Improvement

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations for events with a severity of 3 or higher with support from the Production, Maintenance Technical, and HSSE teams. Schedule and lead investigation meetings, document the findings in the formal RCA report and coordinate and track the remediation process to completion.
• Together with the maintenance reliability team, provide investigation support and scope development work for Bad Actor projects and long-term improvements.
• Ensure a meeting cadence to conduct Level 2 Problem Solving exercises to maintain continuous improvement by routinely investigating smaller events and using a work process that identifies and mitigates all causes.
• Coordinate and execute production test-runs, including resource planning, readiness review, and results evaluation.

Risk and Change Management

• Actively contribute to the site loss control performance by conducting loss control tours as assigned, identifying, reporting, and mitigating safety hazards that could cause harm to personnel and equipment.
• Management of Change (MOC) – Lead and coordinate MOCs to align the Production, Maintenance and Technical teams, and ensure MOCs are executed in a proper manner consistent with internal engineering and general industry standards. Align MOC/RCA actions with the Production, Maintenance, and Technical teams.

Interfaces

• Attend the morning Unit production meeting. Ensure OPEX issues are identified, discussed and actions taken to mitigate problems and prevent recurrence. Regularly follow-up actions and resolutions.
• Train and coach site personnel on OPEX principles and tools
• Perform other duties as assigned

CORE VALUES

Must exhibit and demonstrate our 4 Core Values

• Caring: Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment
• Trustworthy: Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty and Collaboration
• Driven for Excellence: Commit to Continuous Improvement

COMPETENCIES

• Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keep job knowledge current
• Productivity - Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives
• Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services
• Safety – HSSE - Works in a safe manner, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions and observations, current on Training Mine

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• (other technical degrees will be considered depending upon the experience level of the individual)
• 2-5+ years of experience in an engineering role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in MS Office
• Technical competence and process knowledge
• Experience with common operations processes
• Excellent planning, organization, and time management skillsProcess improvement skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of work experience in a petrochemicals environment
• 2+ years of work experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence
• Exceptional Computer literacy. Very strong skills in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, visual presentations, databases, data analytics tools, Power Query and Power BI
• Working knowledge of Distributed Process Control systems and Data Historians
• Working knowledge of the use and configuration of cloud based software packages
• Proficient in the use of SAP

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the incumbent to:

• Follow site safety requirements for the role and wear mandatory FRC and PPE (foot, head, ear, eye, hand, and fall protection) when inside plant environment or where directed by signage or procedure.
• Read, understand and develop technical documents and procedures in English.
• Specific vision abilities include near, far, and intermediate distances, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Required to work at ground level, from ladders, and from heights greater than 250’ above grade on fixed platforms, mobile equipment platforms, and scaffolding.
• Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders with and without a safety cage.
• Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 24" manways.
• Must be capable of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, crawling, walking, and climbing.
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Work at computer for significant periods of time throughout the day.
• Required to reach overhead and at shoulder level with hands and arms.
• Must demonstrate fine and gross motor coordination including pinching, gripping, turning, and keyboarding of both hands.
• Move about uneven surfaces, including catwalks, deck grating, and wet and muddy areas.
• Work outside in all weather conditions walking up to ½ mile per job.