Engineer, Principal

In this role, you will lead the design and installation of long-term projects to overcome process constraints, resolve quality and reliability issues and comply with environmental regulations. This will include defining scope, providing front-end-loading and incorporating process knowledge during engineering phases while working with the site projects group. This role will also use benchmarking data to drive gap closure initiatives (e.g. variable costs) to maintain a competitive advantage.

* Leads capital, expense and special project scope development, execution, support and training
* Leads Management of Change process (MOC/PSSR)
* Provides technical expertise in process safety including PHAs, CDHA, PSVs, and other PSM activities in the area
* Provides expertise regarding the product quality, including the product wheel and plant trials
* Provides technical expertise during troubleshooting, turnarounds, startups, shutdowns, and other non-routine unit activities
* Analyzes complex operating issues and provides documented recommendations to improve performance
* Advocates and drives improvements in safety and environmental performance
* Participates on cross-functional improvement teams within the site
* Participates regularly in the Gas Phase PE Network Meetings with Global Process Engineering
* Participates in the unit's VEP Boardwalks and provides guidance for initiative's progression
* Maintains strong safety and environmental compliance focus
* Contributes in a team environment and establishes work relationships with onsite and global resources to achieve results
* Balances day-to-day operational priorities with long term strategic objectives to ensure alignment with company goals
* Supports gap closure and continuous improvement activities by providing technical expertise, engineering calculations, variable costs analysis and justifications for new projects
* Collaborates with operations to identify new opportunities to remove constraints to maximize on stream time and profitability while ensuring safe, environmentally compliant, reliable operation
* Coach less experienced engineers, as well as provide technical training to others

The Ideal Candidate Should Have:
* B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering
* Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in the refining, petrochemical, or chemical process industries, with polymers experience preferred.
* Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
* Strong leadership and organizational skills
* Strong analytical skills and excellent chemical processes knowledge
* Innovative thinking to solve complex problems
* Knowledgeable in chemical and process engineering fundamentals
* Knowledgeable in the development of Project Design Documents and related economics

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 relevant incentives, fostering a culture of pay-for-performance that recognizes both individual and company achievements.
We extend the following benefits to *eligible employees:

• 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.
  
  *Eligibility for certain benefits and rewards programs will vary based on your job status, work location and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement and may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.