Process Engineer

Unclassified - Perrysburg, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Perrysburg, OH

About the position

The Process Engineer's role at LyondellBasell is to provide essential process technical expertise and innovation to the operating units within the Perrysburg site. This position is critical in ensuring that the manufacturing processes are optimized for performance while adhering to safety and environmental compliance standards. The Process Engineer will be involved in unit monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts to drive strong unit performance. Additionally, the role includes participation in plant-wide optimization initiatives and occasionally leading complex multi-unit troubleshooting efforts. The engineer will oversee and provide primary input for all process profiles and equipment setups, ensuring that all manufacturing processes are well-documented and compliant with industry standards. In this role, the Process Engineer will incorporate principles of process safety, environmental soundness, and reliable operations into all projects and tasks. They will develop and support projects that enhance the profitability, reliability, environmental integrity, and safety of the plant. Continuous improvement initiatives will be a significant focus, particularly in the areas of manufacturing product and processing, including process modernization. The engineer will interact with internal and external experts, vendors, and consultants to develop and implement improvements effectively. Hands-on design and development of polymer processes and equipment will be a key responsibility, aimed at meeting business objectives for new product introductions. The Process Engineer will provide technical support for equipment qualification and process validation, assist in developing essential documents such as specifications, protocols, SOPs, batch records, work instructions, and test procedures. Collaboration with outside development partners will also be necessary to support their polymer processing development efforts. The engineer will work closely with operations to apply project management skills in implementing solutions to manufacturing challenges based on experimental data, ultimately optimizing the performance and efficiency of all processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and provide primary input for all process profiles and equipment setups.
• Identify, acquire, and qualify process equipment, ensuring proper documentation of manufacturing processes.
• Participate in problem-solving activities and develop intellectual property.
• Incorporate process safety, environmental soundness, and reliable operations principles in projects and tasks.
• Develop and support projects that contribute to the profitability, reliability, environmental, and safety integrity of the plant.
• Lead and apply continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing product/processing areas, including process modernization.
• Interact with internal/external experts, vendors, and consultants to develop and implement improvements.
• Hands-on design and development of polymer processes and equipment for new product introductions.
• Provide hands-on technical support for equipment qualification and process validation.
• Assist in developing documents, specs, protocols, SOPs, batch records, work instructions, and test procedures.
• Work with outside development partners to assist with polymer processing development efforts.
• Suggest and use project management skills to implement solutions to manufacturing challenges based on experimental data.
• Optimize the performance and efficiency of all processes.
• Develop specifications for new and replacement equipment and evaluate vendor proposals.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years prior experience as a process engineer in the polymers, petrochemical, or chemical process industries.
• Leadership skills to influence the organization and drive improvement.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor and coach others.
• Advanced technical understanding of unit processes and willingness to specialize further.
• Technology expertise and innovative approaches to solve complex process issues.
• Demonstrate personal courage and technology knowledge to provide impact and influence at all levels of the organization.