Braskem

Chemicals and Plastics

ProcessEngineer

$115–165k ~AI est. La Porte, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Process Engineer at Braskem. Skills: Process engineering, Polymerization technology, Process safety management. Monitor plant performance indicators. Analyze plant performance indicators”

What You'll Achieve.

Drive process improvements; Drive product improvements; Maintain safety compliance; Maintain environmental compliance; Improve unit performance; Sustain value across indicators

Industry & Context.

Chemicals and Plastics
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot units; Root cause analysis; Detect causes of deviations; Resolve chronic Quality issues; Resolve Customer Complaints

Eligibility Requirements

0-5% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5 years plant experience in polymerization technology, Knowledge of API codes, Knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM)

Nice to Have

PHA leader certified, LOPA analysis knowledge, Knowledge of instrumentation and controls

What You'll Do.

Monitor plant performance indicators

Analyze plant performance indicators

Develop systems for improvements

Implement Technology Improvements

Participate in Technical Exchange Meetings

Develop FEL 1 and 2 for Investment Projects

Support commissioning

Review Investment Project designs

Prepare process control descriptions

Identify process improvements

Conduct process improvements

Apply technical knowledge to detect deviations

Resolve Quality issues

Resolve Customer Complaints

Support RCA analysis for incidents

Support RCA analysis for near misses

Lead new product trials

Develop plan for new products

Develop plan for catalysts

Develop plan for technology trials

Participate in LOPA studies

Participate in PHA studies

Participate in DUST studies

Facilitate LOPA studies

Facilitate PHA studies

Facilitate DUST studies

Develop action plan for PHA

Resolve PHA action items

Evaluate plant risk scenarios

Develop site Barrier components

Maintain site Barrier components

Develop site SCAI components

Maintain site SCAI components

Serve as site PSV resource

Perform design calculations

Perform sizing calculations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Working relationships with functional groups; Work with Automation; Work with contractors; Work with vendors; Work with fabricators; Work with manufacturers

Process & Methodology

Investment Projects, FEL 1, FEL 2, FEL 3, PDP

Full Job Description

With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries. Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S. A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, as well as an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, which focuses on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and chemical catalysis. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa. Department: Industrial Manufacturing Location: La Porte, TX Travel Involved: 0-5% Job Type: Full Time Description: The Process Engineer position provides support for polypropylene and polyethylene plants at the La Porte facility. The candidate will monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize the units to drive process and product improvements while maintaining a strong focus on safety and environmental compliance. The team member will identify, recommend, and implement strategic projects to improve the unit's performance. The individual will contribute in a team environment and establish working relationships with onsite and offsite functional groups to achieve results. Key Responsibilities Include: Monitor and analyze plant performance indicators, and develop systems to drive improvements and su

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