Engineer, Process
LyondellBasell
- Location
- Channelview, TX, US, 77530
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
About this role
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
LyondellBasell is staffing for an Olefins Process Engineer for the Channelview, TX Manufacturing Complex, located 18 miles from downtown Houston. Our 4,000-acre Channelview Complex consists of two world scale Olefins units at the north side of the facility that manufacture ethylene, propylene, butadiene and benzene. The Olefins units provide feedstock for the site’s downstream C4, C5 and BTX recovery units, as well as for the south side of the facility, which uses many of these products to produce propylene oxide, styrene monomer and other derivatives. The Process Engineer will provide support for unit operations and capital projects at the Channelview Manufacturing complex’s two Olefins plants. The Process Engineer will collaborate with unit Production Engineers, Operations Specialists and Reliability Engineers to identify, recommend and implement strategic initiatives and projects to improve unit performance and profitability. A Day in the Life
Evaluate existing processes, review trends and develop initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, improve product quality and reduce risk. Support programs and projects which contribute to the profitability, reliability, environmental and process safety integrity of the plant. Effectively communicates impacts to plant Key Performance Indicators and recommends solutions to stakeholders. Provide Process Engineering support for capital projects including front end loading scope development, economic justification, MOC stewardship and startup support. Mentors less experienced engineers in application of corporate Operational Excellence standards, process design and optimization Supports plant startup and shutdown activities Supports Solomon Olefins Study, Asset Strategy and Gap Closure development Works with the corporate Olefins Process Engineering Technical network to identify and evaluate preferred practices, implement recommendations and capture benefits You Bring This Value
Required: B.S degree in Chemical Engineering 10+ years of petrochemical experience Knowledge and experience with the Olefins process Relevant work experience with world scale chemical and petrochemical process unit design and/or operations Knowledgeable in the development of process design packages and economic justification Candidates must have excellent leadership, ethics, teamwork and communication skills with a results oriented commitment. The ability to manage multiple and changing priorities is essential. Ability to prioritize work based on value generation, summarize conclusions and communicate recommendations to stakeholders is essential. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills Effective communication, collaboration and influencing skills Preferred: Demonstrated expertise with Aspen Process simulation What We Offer
LyondellBasell is proud to provide a competitive total compensation package designed to reward excellence and support the well-being of our employees. Our Total Rewards package includes equitable and market-competitive base pay as well as locally