Sr Process Engineer

OxyChem; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, seeks a Sr. Process Engineer for the Deer Park PVC/KOH plant in Deer Park, TX.

You will lead process improvements, monitor safety and environmental compliance, and provide engineering support to operations, with cross-functional coordination across teams. The role requires 5+ years in chemical manufacturing, strong knowledge of MOC/PHAs, and proficiency in DeltaV, SAP, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years in chemical/manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to safety and environmental considerations in engineered design.
• Ability to communicate with plant and corporate personnel.
• Knowledge of MOC, PHAs, and incident investigations.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision and quality results.
• Ability to work weekends/holidays/callouts as needed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• English language proficiency

Responsibilities

• Maintain protection of the environment and health and safety as our highest priority.
• Identify, evaluate, develop, justify, install and start-up process improvements to increase capacity and reliability.
• Participate in safety upgrades and overall process optimization opportunities.
• Provide engineering support to operations including troubleshooting and reporting production status.
• Coordinate between Production, Project, Maintenance and Corporate Engineering on capital projects (AFE).
• Assist in vendor coordination for operating services, materials, equipment and other needs.

Skills

Safety focus

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional communication

MOC/PHAs knowledge

Analytical thinking

MS Office proficiency

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

DeltaV

PLC

OSI PI ProcessBook

ASPEN

PipeFlo

iPRISM

Job description

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, OxyChem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day.

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Sr. Process Engineer at our Deer Park PVC/KOH plant located in Deer Park, TX.

Essential Job Duties

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products as our highest priority.
• Identify, evaluate, develop, specify, justify, install, and start-up process improvements to increase production capacity, improve operating reliability, reduce manufacturing costs, reduce energy usage, conserve raw materials, improve product yields and improve product quality.
• Participate in any opportunity to enhance safety, upgrade environmental safeguards, and provide for the overall optimization of process operation.
• Provide ongoing engineering assistance to operations including troubleshooting of process operating problems, conducting special tests, developing reports, providing technical assistance as required and reporting of production status.
• Provide coordination between the Production, Project, Maintenance and Corporate Engineering Departments regarding capital project implementation including preparation of AFE’s.
• Represent and/or assist production and engineering in matters of evaluation, selection and coordination and control of vendors supplying necessary operating services, consulting services, materials, equipment and other needs of operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years experience (7+ years preferred) in a chemical/manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental, including safety and environmental considerations in engineering design, recommendations, and operability.
• Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of plant and corporate personnel in a multi-disciplined team environment.
• High level of understanding of the MOC (Management of Change) program, Process Hazard Analysis (PHAs), and Incident Investigations.
• Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision but deliver superior results.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
• Physical requirements - Must be able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• PVC manufacturing experience
• Good working knowledge of SAP
• Good working knowledge of DeltaV and PLCs
• Proficiency in engineering software packages such as OSI PI ProcessBook, ASPEN, PipeFlo, iPRISM software
• Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management requirements and process risk analysis (LOPA, Fault Tree Analysis)