Engineer, Methanol Production

LyondellBasell

Engineer providing production engineering support for LyondellBasell's Methanol Unit in Texas. Monitoring and optimizing production operations, ensuring safety and compliance.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeDeer Park • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and improve daily operation of the methanol unit by working directly with operations personnel.
Optimize unit performance and troubleshoot problems.
Coordinate the actions of several departments necessary to resolve production issues.
Develop systems and implement projects to improve and sustain value in the areas of safety, environment, production, cost, and quality.
Perform design calculations required to generate process data to check and validate equipment and system performance.
Effectively interface with groups across the company including site manufacturing and technical groups, other process engineering support groups, project engineering and business and engineering management.
Effectively facilitate teamwork to obtain alignment of organizational goals and gain consensus and support from company personnel.
Participate and lead process hazard analyses and management of change activities.
Mentor less experienced engineers. Develop and deliver technical training.
Coordinate and/or perform project duties for small capital projects, including process simulation, development of heat and material balance calculations, and preparation of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
Participate in unit turnarounds

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering
A minimum of 6 years prior experience working as a chemical engineer with relevant experience in the refining, petrochemical, or chemical process industries.
Experience with Methanol processes a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Workplace Flexibility: The Company’s Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees to request to work remotely up to two full days per standard work week at an approved location other than the designated worksite or office, such as at a home office with managerial approval.
Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life and Retirement Programs: Our comprehensive programs are aligned with local practices. 6% LYB match on 401(k) contribution 5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual
Comprehensive Well-being Benefits: Programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social health, ensuring you receive the care you need, when you need it.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: The LYB ESPP offers a 10% discount on LYB stock for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and US.
Educational Assistance Program: To encourage self-development by providing financial aid for approved educational activities voluntarily undertaken by employees.
Bravo Rewards Program: Recognizing outstanding employee contributions.
Robust Medical and Life Insurance Packages: Offering a variety of coverage options to meet individual needs.
Professional Development: Opportunities to learn and grow through training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team building activities.
Competitive Vacation Policies: Generous annual leave to support your work-life balance.
Global Adoption Policy: Support for employees expanding their families.
Matching Gifts Program: Enhance the impact of your charitable contributions to qualified organizations.

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Hard Skills & Tools

process designprocess simulationheat and material balance calculationsProcess Flow Diagrams (PFDs)Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)troubleshootingdesign calculationsprocess hazard analysismanagement of changeunit optimization

Soft Skills

teamworkcommunicationmentoringfacilitationleadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingalignment of organizational goalsconsensus buildingtraining delivery

Certifications

B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering