Senior Acetyls Process Engineer — Capex & Safety Focus

LyondellBasell group; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Benefits

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support the LaPorte Acetyls unit (Acetic Acid and VAM) and lead long-range plant improvements. The role focuses on upstream and mid-size to major capital projects, enhancing safety, reliability, and plant performance.

The candidate should have a chemical engineering degree and about 8 years in refining or chemical processing, with knowledge of acetyls and related catalytic technologies. A strong safety focus is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering.
• Typically a minimum of 8 years of prior engineer experience with relevant experience in refining, petrochemical, or chemical process industries.
• Experience with acetyls (Acetic Acid, VAM), Acetic Anhydride, Ethylene Oxide, Acrylic Acid, and related catalytic processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering support to mid-size and major capital projects including debottleneck opportunities within the plant.
• Collaborate with off-site engineering partners to develop solutions to gaps within the current system.
• Develop recommendations to improve and optimize overall plant performance.
• Create systems to sustain safety, environment, production, reliability, cost, and quality improvements.
• Maintain a strong safety and environmental compliance focus.
• Contribute to a team environment and build relationships with on-site and off-site groups to achieve results.
• Balance day-to-day priorities with long-term strategic objectives aligned to plant goals.
• Coach less experienced engineers and provide technical guidance on process systems.

Job description

LyondellBasell is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support the LaPorte Acetyls unit (Acetic Acid and VAM) and lead long-range plant improvements. The role focuses on upstream and mid-size to major capital projects, enhancing safety, reliability, and plant performance.

The candidate should have a chemical engineering degree and about 8 years in refining or chemical processing, with knowledge of acetyls and related catalytic technologies. A strong safety focus is essential.