Job Opportunity

Chemical Process Engineer

Decatur, Alabama, USA

INEOS Styrolution America LLC

Our Company: INEOS Styrolution is a leading global styrenics supplier, with a focus on styrene monomer, polystyrene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene standard, and styrenic specialties. We offer excellent production facilities, revolutionary R&D centers, international reach, and over 90 years of experience pioneering real change through sustainable solutions, all while making the circular economy for styrenics a reality.

• The global leader in styrenics: No. 1 leader in styrenics with a focus on Styrene Monomer, Polystyrene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Standard and Styrenic Specialties

• Employees: 3,600 worldwide

• Production sites: 20 manufacturing sites in 10 countries

• Customer base: Customers in 106 countries

• Sales: 4 billion EUR in 2020

Safety remains and always will be our number one priority at INEOS. Our US locations are following the INEOS Covid protocols for new hires as a condition of employment:  

• Candidates must be fully vaccinated prior to start date, and

• Provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination, or

• Willingness to obtain the vaccine before hire date and must be fully vaccinated prior to commencement of employment

The Location: This opportunity is located in Decatur, Alabama, USA

As a member of the Operations manufacturing team,
 

• Provide day-to-day technical support to the polystyrene units to fulfill product quality requirements and ensure unit operation in a safe and environmentally conscious manner
• Lead troubleshooting, optimization, and process/product improvement efforts
• Plan and execute longer-range efforts to improve the polystyrene unit performance, including process support for maintenance activities, capital projects, and technological upgrades
• Work with a cross functional team to successfully resolve operational challenges, develop, and implement new technology and/or products using data oriented problem solving tools
• Responsible for developing and maintaining the operating envelopes, including identification of parameters, consequence of deviations, corrective actions, and investigating exceedances
• Participate in incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective recommendations to prevent reoccurrence
• Support Process Hazard Analysis and Layers of Protection Analysis
• Support the site’s process safety programs and demonstrate a commitment to Safety, Health, and the Environment through personal action
   

Level of Education & Knowledge:  

• B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum five years relevant experience preferred
• Possess strong basic chemical engineering knowledge in areas such as catalysis, reaction kinetics, mass transfer, filtration, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and process controls
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental quality issues
   

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Familiarity with basic statistical analysis and strong competencies with MS Excel
• Displays strong technical skills and knowledge as required in the polystyrene process technologies
• Able to work and influence in a cross-functional project team
• Innovative and technically astute - understands what is required to achieve business objectives
• Results driven 
  
   

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and perform tasks requiring repetitive use of hands.
• Must regularly walk and stand, occasionally ascend and descend stairs and ladders, travel by car, or other means.  
• Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Must have the ability to see written documents, computer screens, and to adjust focus.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.  Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound in person, by radio, or phone.
• Work Environment:  This job is performed mainly in a temperature controlled environment. The incumbent will be required to perform work outside under hot or cold conditions at least 25% the time.
  
  
   

Why Should You Apply?

• We have competitive salaries, performance-related pay, and bonuses.
• A comprehensive benefits package with low premiums including health, short term disability, life, and accidental death insurance plans
• 401K with company match + contributions
• Fitness and tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work environment
• Career development and progression

We are INEOS Styrolution because:

• We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. 
• We are committed to the safety and personal wellness of all our employees.
• We recognize success and reward achievements.
• We support employees who are passionate and motivated about success.
• We offer a positive learning environment and encourage the sharing of best practices.
• We produce materials that are necessary for our daily lives.
• We contribute to the communities in which we operate and donate to organizations our employees care about 
• We foster teamwork and safe, positive working environments.

We are excited to hear from you and to share more about our organization.

All the best,

The INEOS Styrolution Talent Team

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