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Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we're transforming the transportation, industrial application, and consumer markets through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you'll be empowered to make a real impact-on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Location: Deer Park, TX

Travel: None

Job Type: Full-time; On-site

How You'll Make an Impact

As a Production Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation supporting our unit's technology, equipment and process control. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. In this role, you will:

• Understand the unit's technology, equipment and process control, providing subject matter expertise to the unit. 
• Work with other technical roles and plant personnel to meet business and plant goals.
• Support and follow the work process and standard work practices required by the site and unit.
• Ensure the required operating discipline, best practices and technology are implemented to optimize and improve unit performance and production.
• Improve unit operating discipline and plant operating procedures.
• Implement Management of Change (MOC) as necessary.
• Assist in troubleshooting and facilitates training of operating personnel in trouble shooting skills.
• Network with reliability, maintenance and improvement engineers to resolve issues, identify improvement opportunities, and leverage technology and best practices into the unit. 
• As requested, train and communicate process technology and technical information to plant personnel. 
• Lead and contribute as required in root cause investigations for unplanned events per site and unit guidelines and requirements. 
• Lead and support targeted process and productivity improvement teams.
• Understand and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) technology. 
• Understand and close unit asset utilization operational performance gaps. 
• Maintain a personal development plan with guidance from leadership to continuously learn and develop.
• Lead and support troubleshooting process issues including DCS alarms, logic, and control issues, collaborating closely with operations and controls personnel.

Required Qualifications that Enables Your Success 

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 4+ years of engineering experience in a chemical processing or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with troubleshooting, optimizing, and supporting DCS-based control strategies as part of daily operations.

Preferred Qualifications that Drives you Forward 

• Experience with Honeywell, Emerson, Yokogawa, or similar industrial DCS platforms.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) experience.
• Experience with executing, scoping, and/or justifying capital projects.
• Experience with Data Historian platforms.

Your Work Environment
At Lubrizol, we're committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work-whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods.
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided.
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment.
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials.
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards.

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement
• Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com

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Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science.  Delivered by You.

For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions-from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems -are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.

We tackle the world's toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world-brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.

Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. 

We win because of you. Let's build the future together.