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Job Description
LyondellBasell
Basic Function
LyondellBasell one of the worlds largest plastics chemical and refining companies is seeking a Researcher for the Houston Technology Center (HTC) in Channelview TX. HTC is a stateoftheart R&D facility that serves as the global R&D center for LyondellBasells Intermediates and Derivatives (I&D) and Olefins Businesses. HTC R&D focuses on innovative opportunities that drive sustainable process and technology improvements improving catalyst and process technologies for our existing chemical manufacturing facilities and on developing new technologies allowing LYB to maintain and build on our competitive advantages. HTC also provides technical support to our manufacturing and business organizations.
The position requires management of the accountabilities and share the knowledge experience and practice across the R&D process development and manufacturing teams. The Researcher will lead efforts in the identification development scaleup and industrialization of new catalysts and processes to meet the critical feedstock needs of LyondellBasell while also supporting the continuous improvement and debottleneck of existing plant assets.
This is an exciting career opportunity to work in a stateoftheart research facility alongside our technical team of experts. HTC is located at the Channelview Complex one of the largest petrochemical facilities in the Gulf Coast with approximately 2000 employees covering 4000 acres just 19 miles from our corporate Headquarters in downtown Houston.This is a directhire position with competitive base salary bonus 401K matching generous benefits package pension plan and employee discounts.
Roles & Responsibilities
Lead projects and project teams to identify and develop innovative new processes that support the companys business objectives. This will include:
o New idea generation and project definition
o Experimental design for bench scale laboratory equipment and pilot plants
o Maintain excellent knowledge of chemical engineering principles and chemical processes; specifically reactor design and separation
o Design of pilot test units from lab to demonstration scale and protocols to efficiently generate data for process development
o Provide leadership and direction to technicians/operators supporting his/her projects
o Support sustainability initiatives for process and technology improvements
o Document and communicate results and progress to technical teams supervision management business leadership
o Work with the Engineering and Manufacturing organizations to plan and execute industrialization plans including plant trials where needed
Maintain a strong emphasis on safety. This includes responsibility for conducting thorough safety analysis of experimental programs.
Identify and evaluate new or emerging technologies research areas and growth opportunities to drive Olefins and Hydrocarbons business growth manufacturing process debottlenecks and improvements to company safety and environmental performance.
Work effectively with R&D researchers staff technicians and management for competent performance of job functions.
Work with Manufacturing Global Engineering and the Businesses for alignment of project activities and efficient and implementation of R&D projects. May lead multifunctional project teams to support local or worldwide business objectives.
Evaluate new and emerging technologies to improve olefin production: cracking catalytic cracking and separations processes
Identify shape and champion technical innovations and approaches to solve the most challenging and important process issues in Olefins and Hydrocarbons
Min. Qualifications
- Masters or PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry with at least 46 years of relevant experience in chemicals petrochemicals fuels or related R&D is required. Some consideration may be given to candidates with equivalent industrial and R&D experience.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a background in experimental design and experience in bench scale laboratory equipment and pilot plants.
- Experience with reactor and/or process design and scaleup is desired
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with technicians fellow researchers plant engineers management and executive levels is essential. Must be comfortable making presentations to senior management to obtain support for projects.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple and/or changing priorities with minimal supervision.
- Ability to lead R&D project teams to meet site and company goals. Strong technical orientation able to use and build on their technical education training and experience to perform well in an R&D work environment.
- Needs to be highly creative in proposing new projects optimizing process concepts and finding ways to meet project objectives. Excellent problemsolving skills required.
- Highly selfmotivated individual with demonstrated ability to drive for results.
- Background in olefins and petrochemical technology is desired
Competencies
We have the potential and responsibility to use this scale and reach to make a positive impact across our value chains. Thats why we are working to make meaningful progress to address some of the worlds most pressing challenges such as reducing plastic waste in the environment helping to mitigate climate change and contributing to a thriving society for our employees the communities where we operate and the people who depend on our products. To learn more click here.
Employment Type
Full Time
