Job Opportunity

Process Engineer

Texas City, TX, US

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 in 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 POSITION

The Process Engineer is a technical resource in the Operations department and is responsible for providing daily support in the production facilities to ensure safe and efficient plant operation in an environmentally conscious manner. The Process Engineer leads process-troubleshooting initiatives, tracks unit performance, sets operating targets and guidelines for unit operators, supports the unit quality program, and drives plant optimization. The Process Engineer develops and executes process improvement projects in coordination with the Engineering and Maintenance departments. The Process Engineer works as a member of the Operations team to support the site’s process safety program, demonstrates a commitment to SHE through personal action, facilitates effective communication, and promotes a high-performance team environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the INEOS 20 Principles of Behavioral and Process Safety are learned, followed, practiced, and supported on a daily basis. Communicate and champion the INEOS 20 Principles and Life Saving Rules to empower and enable others.
• Maintain accountability as the Asset Engineer within assigned area(s). Develop and maintain operating envelopes, identify safe operating limits, define consequences of deviation, and establish corrective actions. Investigate any operating envelope exceedances.
• Preserve high standards of Process Safety and Environmental Protection.
• Interact routinely with employees and contractors on Behavioral and Process Safety Principles concerns and issues; participate in site BBSO program and create / support a culture where people intervene to stop unsafe work.
• Ensure full compliance within the unit to Government Regulations, SHE standards, policies, rules, procedures, and programs.
• Participate as needed in incident investigations, Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), general process safety reviews, and risk assessments. Identify root causes and corrective recommendations in process incident and mechanical failure investigations to prevent reoccurrence.
• Manage assigned PSM / audit / quality action items to ensure completion.
• Provide daily technical support in the process plant to ensure safe and efficient plant operation in an environmentally conscious manner. Advise team members on process safety, operations technology, and applicable plant experiences.
• Interact with site-level, regional, and third-party teams as required to support production forecasting, manage product quality, resolve equipment or raw material vendor issues, resolve operational issues, identify improvements, and provide technical support.
• Monitor process variables and operational performance to achieve production, quality, and benchmarking results as specified or as measured by established KPI’s. Support applicable plant record keeping initiatives, including Operations-related accounting activities such as compiling or reviewing data.
• Influence integrity management within the process units to ensure that work related to the production facilities is appropriately identified, then completed correctly, promptly, and in a cost effective manner. 
• Identify and implement plant reliability and variable cost improvement projects.
• Support the manufacturing asset through small project ownership and technical service emphasis, including project definition, project prioritization, project scoping, project alternatives, preliminary / detailed process design, economic evaluation, installation, commissioning, start-up support, post-startup evaluations, and completion of appropriate documentation.
• Build on training and experience, utilizing creative problem solving, analytical thinking, and troubleshooting techniques, to effectively resolve operational and optimization challenges in the production / process areas.
• Participate as needed, or as directed, in planning and work execution activities related to unit shutdowns, turnarounds, and start-ups.
• Support team success through ownership of additional responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Operations Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

• B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering 
• No experience required, though some experience is preferable including internships/co-ops
• This role requires a high level of motivation and drive for excellence
• Effective skills in communication (verbal and written), problem solving, decision making, and operational planning

Experience in general:

• Ability to learn and apply new information
• Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Cooperative manner, willing to interface at all levels within the organization

Technical skills:

• Basic awareness of chemical plant process equipment and operation of that equipment in continuous processes
• Ability to learn common industry software applications such as Aspen Process Simulation Tools, Aspen Process Explorer, PI Process Book
• Windows operating system and advanced working knowledge of Excel
• Basic knowledge of Safety, Health, and Environmental Quality issues
• Statistical process improvement skills preferred

This opportunity is located in Texas City, Texas about 40 miles Southeast of Houston and 10 miles north of Galveston Island. Please note that relocation is not available for this position.

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 about success and motivated.
• 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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