Production Engineer

Lubrizol IMEA; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage

Performance-based bonus plans

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation in Deer Park, TX is seeking an experienced engineer to provide subject-matter expertise in process control, enhance unit performance, and troubleshoot operational challenges. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and over 5 years of engineering experience in a chemical processing environment.

Join a competitive workplace that values professional growth, offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, and supports a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in chemical processing or manufacturing.
• Experience with troubleshooting DCS-based control strategies.
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject-matter expertise on technology and process control.
• Support plant personnel to meet business and plant goals.
• Lead root-cause investigations for unplanned events.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Statistical Process Control

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Honeywell DCS

Emerson DCS

Yokogawa DCS

Job description

Lubrizol Corporation – Deer Park, TX, US – Full‑time; On‑site – Jun 19, 2026

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Understand the unit’s technology, equipment and process control, providing subject‑matter expertise.
• Work with technical roles and plant personnel to meet business and plant goals.
• Support and adhere to the work process and standard work practices required by the site and unit.
• Ensure operating discipline, best practices and technology are implemented to optimize and improve unit performance and production.
• Improve unit operating discipline and plant operating procedures.
• Implement Management of Change (MOC) as necessary.
• Assist in troubleshooting and facilitate training of operating personnel in troubleshooting skills.
• Network with reliability, maintenance and improvement engineers to resolve issues, identify improvement opportunities and leverage technology and best practices into the unit.
• As requested, train and communicate process technology and technical information to plant personnel.
• Lead and contribute in root‑cause investigations for unplanned events per site and unit guidelines and requirements.
• Lead and support targeted process and productivity improvement teams.
• Understand and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) technology.
• Understand and close unit asset utilization operational performance gaps.
• Maintain a personal development plan with guidance from leadership to continuously learn and develop.
• Lead and support troubleshooting process issues including DCS alarms, logic, and control issues, collaborating closely with operations and controls personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a chemical processing or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with troubleshooting, optimizing, and supporting DCS‑based control strategies as part of daily operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.
• Experience with Honeywell, Emerson, Yokogawa, or similar industrial DCS platforms.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) experience.
• Experience with FEED process.
• Experience with Data Historian platforms.

Your Work Environment

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods.
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided.
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment.
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials.
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus plans.
• 401(k) match + Age‑Weighted Defined Contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave.
• Flexible work environment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Career and professional growth.
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement.