Process Engineer

LyondellBasell

Process Engineer providing technical expertise and innovation for operating units at LyondellBasell. Focusing on process change implementation and unit optimization while maintaining safety and compliance.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeWestlake • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide unit process engineering support.
Identifies areas to improve process safety, reliability, and profitability.
Participate and be accountable for design and/or execution of improvement projects.
Participate in the morning meetings, identifying risks to planned operation, participating in Boardwalk reviews, assigned unit improvement teams, and other similar activities.
Understands the unit constraints and defines KPIs for optimizing within those constraints, while also identifying opportunities to remove constraints.
Supports development and ongoing maintenance of the unit operating window.
Assists or leads investigations and troubleshooting efforts for process events with the goal of finding root cause(s) and driving implementation of corrective actions.
Provides unit shutdown and startup support associated with downtime and Turnarounds.
Provide technical expertise in PSM activities (PHA, MOC, PSV calculations, Safety Critical Equipment/Variables, Incident Investigations, etc).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science Engineering degree
Minimum of 4 years experience working as a process engineer with relevant experience in the refining, petrochemical, or chemical process industries.
Good computing skills with IT capability in Microsoft Office Suite.
Technical understanding of unit processes and willingness to specialize further.
Technology expertise and innovative approaches to solve complex process issues.
Demonstrate the personal courage and technology knowledge to provide impact and influence at all levels of the organization.
Knowledgeable in Safety Design systems.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Engineering degree preferably in Chemical Engineering.
Experience with Polymer operations.

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 engineeringunit process optimizationKPI definitionroot cause analysiscorrective actions implementationshutdown supportstartup supportPSM activitiesPHAMOC

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationaccountabilityrisk identificationtechnical expertiseinnovationinfluencepersonal courage