Production Engineer

Production Engineer – Battleground Manufacturing Complex, La Porte, TX

Company:

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA
Closing Date:

June 11, 2026
Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Provide daily engineering support to ensure stable, compliant, and efficient operations of chemical manufacturing units.
Serve as the primary technical resource for Operations and Maintenance support, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring.
Account for understanding and practicing INEOS 20 Principles and cascade them throughout the work group.
Meet all SHE objectives and comply with governmental laws and policies for the manufacturing site.
Identify, assess, review, and manage process hazards; prioritize safety over production and maintain protective systems.
Develop operating, maintenance, and CAPEX strategies to drive asset integrity and environmental compliance.
Track key process indicators (KPIs) such as yield, energy efficiency, uptime, and quality metrics; identify performance gaps and implement data‑driven improvements.
Collaborate with process control engineers to maintain and improve plant automation.
Provide real‑time troubleshooting for equipment and process issues impacting safety, quality, or throughput.
Participate in daily or weekly production meetings and communicate technical priorities clearly.
Ensure compliance with process safety management (PSM) requirements; participate in PHAs, HAZOPs, LOPAs, and risk assessments.
Own and complete safety‑related action items, including PSM investigations, audit findings, and MOC tasks.
Support safe execution of operations, maintenance activities, and startup/shutdown procedures.
Initiate and own unit MOCs; lead MOC documentation and implementation.
Monitor environmental KPIs (emissions, flaring, spills, wastewater quality) and ensure daily operations remain within permitted limits.
Respond to and investigate environmental deviations, excursions, or near‑miss conditions; update SOPs related to environmental controls.
Partner with Maintenance and Reliability teams to define priorities for equipment repairs or upgrades and conduct root‑cause investigations for process upsets.
Support outage readiness processes and continuous improvement initiatives, including small capital or low‑cost projects that enhance safety, capacity, reliability, or energy performance.
Assist in commissioning, startup, and performance testing of new installations or modifications; contribute to Technical group led trials and experiments.
Communicate with Supply Chain on production capability, inventory levels, and scheduling needs; provide operational insights that impact customer orders and product availability.
Coordinate logistics constraints, tank levels, and loading schedules; advise on feedstock constraints affecting unit rates and product slates.
Provide technical input to STOP discussions and support optimization of feedstock‑to‑product value chains.
Skills & Knowledge Required

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related discipline.
Minimum 2+ years’ experience in process engineering, production/operations support, or plant engineering in chemical manufacturing or refinery.
Strong drive, sense of urgency, and problem‑solving abilities.
Ability to work across all disciplines and organizational levels in a persuasive and credible manner.
Innovative and technically astute; understands project delivery and business objectives.
Environmentally aware; considers competitive environment and technology options.
Sound technical knowledge of polyolefin process technologies.
Project‑mode working and ability to influence stakeholders.
Strong work ethic; dedicated to meeting deadlines, even if it requires extended hours.
Excellent planning, organizational, and interface‑management skills.
Effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders.
Willingness to work nights, weekends, and occasional shift work for training, troubleshooting, or commissioning.
Physical and Environmental Requirements

Must operate safely in environments with large rotating equipment and hazardous chemicals.
Must withstand high temperatures and humidity outdoors; wear appropriate protective equipment.
Must tolerate loud or dusty environments and exposure to fumes or vibrations.
Must climb ladder heights up to 35 feet and stairs up to 150 feet.
Must be able to lift a 50‑lb object.
Must work at a desk and operate standard office equipment.
Equal Opportunity Employer:

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA is an equal opportunity employer.

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