Operations Process Engineer

closed loop recyclability for styrenics while reducing our carbon emissions. INEOS Styrolution applications can be found in many everyday products across multiple industries: including automotive, electronics, household, construction, healthcare, packaging, and toys/sports. Operating 17 production sites in nine countries, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of INEOS Group Limited and employs approximately 3,000 people. Sales were 4.5 billion euros in 2023. More information: www.ineos-styrolution.com

Current Opportunity

Job Title

Process Engineer

Grade

USA_33_E-SG USA INSTY 33 E

Location

Channahon, Illinois

The Position: The Operations Process Engineer provides technical support and project leadership to optimize productivity, quality, safety, and environmental performance across operations. The role is key in driving continuous improvement, influenced by internal factors like training, procedures, and maintenance, and external factors such as regional directives, contractor performance, and cross-functional collaboration.

What you will do:

• Champion INEOS 20 Principles of Process and Behavioral Safety.
• Maintain high standards for safety, asset care, and environmental performance.
• Develop and manage operating envelopes (OE), safety critical alarms (SCAs), and safety critical systems (SCSs).
• Lead and participate in incident investigations, PHAs, and LOPAs.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• Troubleshoot and improve process capability, reliability, and product quality.
• Manage OE, SCA, and SCS databases; apply alarm management best practices.
• Track quality performance and lead Root Cause Investigations (RCI) for non-conforming materials.
• Collaborate with service groups to ensure timely and cost-effective work execution.
• Provide technical training support for operational teams.
• Contribute to budgeting, reporting, and production scheduling.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and reliability.
• Support shutdown planning, capital projects, and maintenance execution.

What you will bring:

Level of education & knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering.

Experience in general:

• 2-5 years of engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing plant preferred.

Technical skills:

• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
• CAPEX project execution experience.
• Experience with Management of Change (MOC), PHA, and LOPA preferred.
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) experience is a plus.

Competencies, Behavioral skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively in teams.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits:

INEOS Styrolution offers a competitive benefits package to support employees and their dependents, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% automatic company contribution and a 100% match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Paid time off and additional wellness, financial, and lifestyle benefits.

The annual base salary for this position typically ranges between $89,381 and $111,726. Additionally, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus as part of their total compensation package. This salary range is an estimate based on candidate qualifications, operational needs, and business performance metrics. Actual compensation may vary above or below the stated range, as permitted by applicable laws.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At INEOS Styrolution, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are carefully made based on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

The Location:

This opportunity is located in Channahon, Illinois.

We Have Great Chemistry

We believe diversity is perceiving difference; inclusion is valuing it. Without inclusion, we cannot unlock the value that diversity has to offer. Everyone has a seat at our company table. Our employees bring their unique selves to work daily, have a sense of belonging, and contribute to our core values. We have an inclusive approach, which is open and transparent. We respect and value diversity and believe in equality of opportunity. We do this by valuing and respecting cultural differences and welcoming diversity of thought and perspectives from all our employees.

We are excited to hear from you and share more about our organization.

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