Production Engineer

Job overview

Production Engineer is an onsite, full-time role in La Porte, TX; compensation is not specified. Braskem produces polypropylene, plastics, and chemical products and describes its strategy as supporting sustainability and the circular economy. The engineer monitors and optimizes plant processes to improve production, quality, yield, energy use, reliability, and safety. The role supports day-to-day operations, continuous improvement, capital projects, and resolution of process and equipment issues in the Production department.

What you'll do

• Monitor and troubleshoot operating-unit variables
• develop systems to improve safety, production, reliability, cost, and quality
• direct day-to-day plant operations
• lead or participate in continuous improvement
• support capital projects and equipment commissioning
• conduct root-cause analyses
• participate in MOCs, PSSRs, and PHAs
• review audit action items
• analyze product data
• support customer complaint investigations
• develop operating procedures and coordinate product trials.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

production engineer

la porte tx

braskem

chemical engineering

petrochemical

plant operations

process improvement

process safety

root cause analysis

environmental compliance

0–10% travel

medical dental vision

retirement benefits

flexible work schedules

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• retirement benefits
• maternity and paternity leave
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• Teladoc
• voluntary benefits
• flexible schedules such as 9/80 for eligible team members.

Why this role

The posting lists 0–10% travel and requires a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering; candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

About the employer

Braskem is hiring for this role. Industry: Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing. Sector: 32.