EP Process Engineer

Role details

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce.

We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

**Come Join an Inclusive Team**

The EP Process Engineer will monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize operating units to drive process and product improvements at our Engineered Plastics sites.  During a typical day they will apply technical knowledge to detect causes of deviations in quality, capacity, yield, and energy consumption.  The individual will identify, recommend and implement strategic projects to improve unit performance.  A process/production engineer will also collaborate with unit specialists and other engineers to support process design and implementation of capital projects.

This role must sit at one of our EP manufacturing sites. Locations: Evansville, IN (EBO) or Akron, OH (AKO)

**A Day in the Life**

• Develop systems to improve and sustain value in the areas of production rates, reliability, cost and quality.
• Maintain strong safety and environmental compliance focus
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve advanced process problems
• Develop recommendations to improve EP performance
• Develop and manage Key Performance Indicators for plant performance
• Monitor, troubleshoot and optimize operating units
• Contribute in a team environment and establish work relationships with onsite and offsite functional groups to achieve results
• Balance day-to-day operational priorities with long term strategic objectives to ensure alignment with company goals

**You Bring This Value**

• BS Degree, engineering preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the petrochemical industry with at least 2 years working with Engineered Plastics
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Self-motivation and high initiative
• Advanced technical understanding of unit processes
• Knowledgeable in chemical and process engineering fundamentals
• Ability to apply engineering concepts to solve performance problems
• Knowledgeable in the development of Process Design Packages and related economics
• Good troubleshooting skills and techniques
• Leadership skills to drive technical solutions

**What We Offer**

Why LyondellBasell? 🛡️ Safety First: We’re a safety-driven organization where your well-being is our top priority.

🚀 Grow With Us: We’re passionate about your personal and professional development. Many of our Supervisors and Managers began their journey at the plant level—your growth is our success!

💡 Innovate Together: Collaborate with a dynamic team to create smart, forward-thinking solutions that make a real impact.

Great Compensation Package

Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Plan with Company Match of 6%

Retirement (Pension) Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Vacation and Holidays

Educational Assistance

**Competencies**

Drive Innovation

Technical Skills

Grow Capabilities

Promote Inclusion

Motivational Fit

Build Partnerships

Deliver Results

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