Process Engineering Manager (Chemical)

Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and had 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

As the leader of a team comprising process engineers, chemists, and process control engineers, you will

• Spearhead the continuous improvement plan, focusing on technology and reliability over a five-year period.
• Ensure timely conduct of Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) as per schedule.
• Enhance manufacturing processes to boost Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) performance, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.
• Drive digitalization efforts within the unit.
• Identify and monitor productivity improvements for the team.
• Offer troubleshooting support to the production core team as required.
• Proactively address emerging risks affecting safety, reliability, or product quality.
• Cultivate a robust safety, environmental, and inclusive culture.
• Lead efforts to identify, mitigate, resolve, and document process safety events.
• Develop team members to foster continual improvement and measurable results.
• Collaborate with internal and external experts to enhance processes aligned with business goals.
• Oversee project economics evaluation and process design assessment.
• Liaise with Manufacturing Leaders to eliminate technical hurdles.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines, milestones, and budgets.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, syngas, or petroleum refining.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemistry.
• Strong commitment to Environmental, Health, and Safety Excellence, with knowledge of Process Safety Management and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in project management, planning, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, influence, and develop teams, with prior experience in coaching or performance management.
• Excellent technical and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  
  
  

Benefits

• Offer of two different medical plans a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) combined with a Health Savings Account (HSA) and a PPO/co-pay plan.
• Retirement benefit offering features both a 5% company Retirement Contribution and 401(k) savings account with a $1- for-$1 company match up to 6%.
• Maternity leave is 12 weeks 100% paid, we also offer parental leave at 6 weeks paid, and they can take it in 2 weeks increments, does not have to be full 6 weeks at one time (You become eligible for this day 1)
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• Vision and Dental Plans