Engineer, Acetyls Process

This role provides process engineering support to the LaPorte Acetyls unit (Acetic Acid and Vinyl Acetate Monomer, VAM, processes). Responsibilities include providing process support to the operations and day-to-day production engineering group. Overall focus will be on long-term improvements to the plant including providing process support to mid-size and major capital projects while maintaining a strong safety and environmental compliance focus. In addition, the position will be responsible for the long-range planning of the plant improvements for the Acetyls unit including any potential future growth opportunities. A Day in the Life • Provide process engineering support to mid-size and major capital projects including any debottleneck opportunities within the plant • Work with off-site engineering partners to develop solutions to gaps within the current system (including but not limited to various engineering studies, relief system evaluations, PHA/SIS evaluations, etc.) • Develop recommendations to improve and optimize the overall plant performance • Develop systems to improve and sustain value in the areas of safety, environment, production, reliability, cost and quality • Maintain strong safety and environmental compliance focus • Contribute to a team environment and establish work relationships with on-site and off-site functional groups to achieve results • Balance day-to-day operational priorities with long-term strategic objectives to ensure alignment with company and site goals • Coach less experienced engineers and provide technical guidance on various process systems You Bring This Value • Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering • Typically a minimum of 8 years of prior engineer experience with relevant experience in the refining, petrochemical or chemical process industries • Experience in the following technologies would be beneficial: Acetyls (Acetic Acid, VAM), Acetic Anhydride, Ethylene Oxide, Acrylic Acid, Maleic Anhydride, Phthalic Anhydride, Oxo Alcohols, Methanol, or other catalytic chemical manufacturing technologies utilizing fixed-bed multitubular reactors, carbonylation reactors, or complex catalyst-recycle systems. Competencies Drive Innovation Technical Skills Grow Capabilities Promote Inclusion Motivational Fit Build Partnerships Deliver Results Learn more about our benefits: Benefits/Health & Welfare | LyondellBasell Stay Connected! • Visit our LYB Website • Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram • Like us on Facebook • Subscribe to our YouTube channel