INEOS Styrolution
Current Opportunity
Job Title: Process Engineer
Grade: USA_34_E-SG USA INSTY 34 E
Location: Pasadena, Texas - Polymers
The Position:
The Process Engineer plays a key role in optimizing and supporting the operation of INEOS Styrolution‘s Styrenics assets with a primary focus at the Bayport Styrene facility. This includes tracking unit performance, setting operating targets and guidelines for the unit operators, troubleshooting problems, managing the asset integrity for the unit, developing and executing improvement projects and administering the unit quality program.
What you will do:
- This position – and all positions - within the INEOS Styrolution organization requires that the incumbent commit to learning, following and practicing INEOS 20 Principles of Process and Behavioral Safety as applicable to the position. These are posted within each INEOS Styrolution facility. Each employee must also commit to following INEOS’ Life-Saving rules on a daily basis. These rules are posted within each INEOS Styrolution facility.
- An asset engineer and a champion of the 20 Principles and Life Saving Rules
- Intervene to stop unsafe work
- Observe and follow all rules and procedures
- Responsible for development and maintaining the operating envelopes, this includes identifying appropriate parameters, consequence of deviations, and corrective actions; setting the safe operating envelop limits; and investigating any exceedances.
- Lead/participate in incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective recommendations to prevent reoccurrence
- Support/lead Process Hazard Analysis and Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
- Write and support the Management of Change process through PHA and PSSR Evaluations
- Monitors unit performance variables, process equipment, and provides input to meet reliability targets.
- Responsible for process asset integrity management
- Optimizes variable costs by leveraging technical knowledge and a proactive approach to energy management. Analyzes the variance between the commercial plan and actual performance and assists the team in closing the variance.
- Day-to-day interface with operations and maintenance to help maintain, support, troubleshoot, and maximize unit performance.
- Supporting the Styrolution (styrene or polymer) product lines through small project and technical service emphasis.
- Develops and maintains site product master data and production tools & processes.
- Coordinates with Planning & Business teams to optimize unit production schedules.
- Managing project activities including scoping and prioritization.
- Influencing the integrity management for the unit. This includes collaborating with the Preventive Maintenance Coordinator to prioritize the work order schedule, as well as monitoring, mitigating and advising on integrity risks under oversight of the Operations Manager.
- Creating preliminary and detailed process designs.
- Economic evaluation, start-up support, post audit evaluations and completion of proper documentation.
- Preparation and support for unit shutdowns, turnarounds, and start-ups.
- Supports outage & turnaround planning and execution, up to and including vessel entry.
- Provides technical input into regulatory and sustaining projects as requested and evaluates, recommends and helps implement best practice technology to process operations.
- Participates in verification activities for safety and environmental compliance (Title V).
What you will bring:
- B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering
- A minimum of 5 years experience as a Process Engineer in a chemical plant or refinery
- Basic engineering knowledge and skills
- Recent project demonstrating innovation ability
- Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental quality issues
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, & written communication skills
Experience in general:
- Needs to be familiar with or show an aptitude to become familiar with chemical processes.
- Needs to be solution and results-oriented
- SAP experience preferred
Technical skills:
- Engineering Technical Discipline
- Chemistry/Physics
- Computer Skills Necessary
- Detailed knowledge of process equipment a plus
Competencies, Behavioral skills:
- Aligned with Site Safety Practices
- Ability to build relationships
- Leadership Skills a Plus
Compensation.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are carefully made based on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
The Location:
This opportunity is located in Pasadena, Texas - Polymers.
We work closely across international teams in a collaborative environment built on trust, openness, and mutual respect. Employees are encouraged to take initiative, contribute ideas, and grow their careers through new experiences and opportunities.
We welcome people from different backgrounds and experiences and foster a culture where everyone feels valued and supported.
We are excited to hear from you and share more about our company.
INEOS Styrolution Recruitment Team
