Production Engineering Lead: Safety, Reliability & Growth

LyondellBasell; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking a Production Engineering Team Lead at the Bayport PO/TBA site near Houston, TX. You will lead ten production engineers, drive safe, reliable operations, and support the Value Enhancement Program.

The role emphasizes process safety, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering improvements across four units. Candidates should bring a chemical engineering degree and 8+ years of leadership in chemical manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Typically a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to influence across functions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operating environment.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and performance management skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of Process Safety Management systems and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proven commitment to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Production Engineers supporting Bayport's operating units.
• Provide technical leadership in Process Safety Management programs, including PHAs, MOCs, PSV calculations, alarm management, incident investigations, and safety critical systems.
• Establish team priorities and manage resources to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
• Develop employee capabilities through onboarding, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning.
• Provide engineering leadership for Operational Excellence, Process Safety, capital projects, and turnaround activities.
• Drive achievement of site safety, reliability, quality, production, and cost performance objectives.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex process and operational challenges.
• Lead teams in evaluating, prioritizing, and implementing opportunities to improve safety, reliability, production capability, and profitability.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, technical evaluations, project scopes, emissions calculations, and other key deliverables.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Commercial, and Business teams to optimize asset performance and maximize site value.
• Serve as the primary backup to the Bayport Technical Manager.
• Approve designated technical and safety documentation, including MOC and Safety System Disablement activities.
• Support development of the site's Asset Strategy and long-range capital and expense plans.
• Co‑lead the site's Value Enhancement Program (VEP) by guiding cross‑functional teams to identify, implement, and track value generating opportunities.
• Deliver GoalZERO performance through visible leadership, workforce engagement, and effective use of management systems.
• Ensure compliance with Operational Excellence standards, the LYB Code of Conduct, and all company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Process Safety Management

Coaching & Mentoring

Cross-functional Collaboration

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

LyondellBasell is seeking a Production Engineering Team Lead at the Bayport PO/TBA site near Houston, TX. You will lead ten production engineers, drive safe, reliable operations, and support the Value Enhancement Program.

The role emphasizes process safety, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering improvements across four units. Candidates should bring a chemical engineering degree and 8+ years of leadership in chemical manufacturing.