Production Engineer, Furnace
INEOS · Alvin, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $105k–$156k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at INEOS (chemicals) in Alvin, TX. The O&P USA business includes the product lines Ethylene, Propylene, Butadiene, Polypropylene and Polyethylene.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $105k–$156k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $107k–$153k. This one lists $105k–$156k.
Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 85 production engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 84 other live production postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Typical $107k–$145k, from 14 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 44%
- Lean 36%
- ✓ Root cause 29%
- New product launch 22%
- Six Sigma 22%
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This plant: INEOS in Alvin
3 other open roles at this site.
- Process Control Engineer · Controls
- Electrical Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
- Process Engineer, Polymers · Process
Full description from INEOSAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Offer Range: $105,000 - $156,300 commensurate with experience
Location: Chocolate Bayou Works, Alvin TX
Organizational Context and Job Purpose
How the Role Fits in
We are seeking a Production Engineer in the Furnace area to provide daily technical support for the CBW site. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the furnaces with a focus on day-to-day unit support and short-term operational excellence. The Production Engineer reports to the Operations Manager and works closely with Operations and Maintenance teams to sustain stable unit performance and compliance with all safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.
Responsibilities
and Accountabilities
- ◆Provide day-to-day technical support for operations to ensure safe, stable, and efficient performance.
- ◆Monitor daily process conditions and perform rapid troubleshooting of operating and equipment issues.
- ◆Ensure continuous compliance with PSM requirements, including operating envelope monitoring and prompt resolution of deviations.
- ◆Maintain environmental compliance through routine monitoring, reporting, and corrective actions.
- ◆Partner closely with Operations and Maintenance to support routine operations, maintenance execution, startups, shutdowns, and outages.
- ◆Lead or support incident investigations, identify root causes, and drive closure of corrective actions.
- ◆Initiate and manage Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) activities for safe implementation of operational improvements and maintenance activities.
- ◆Support short-term optimization and reliability improvements to reduce variability and sustain on-plan operations.
- ◆Provide technical leadership, training, and operational support for furnace operations.
- ◆Mentor and develop engineers and Operations personnel to build technical and operational competency.
- ◆Develop operating procedures and operating plans for the furnace area.
- ◆Minimize production constraints through furnace optimization and maintenance planning.
Education & Experience
- ✓Education: Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- ✓Experience: 7+ years of experience in process engineering, production/operations support, or plant engineering in chemical manufacturing, refining, utilities, or power generation environment. Prior experience with pyrolysis furnaces in an olefins manufacturing facility is preferred.
- ✓Technical Knowledge: Strong process engineering fundamentals and familiarity with industrial systems. Demonstrated understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and OSHA/EPA regulations related to chemical plant operations. Operational and technical knowledge of olefins pyrolysis furnaces, including furnace technology, all phases of operation, and associated safety systems is preferred.
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Company
INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA
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Job Title: Production Engineer
INEOS Organization
INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products. It comprises 17 businesses, each with a major chemical company heritage. Its production network spans 75 manufacturing facilities in 24 countries throughout the world.
Business Context
The O&P USA business includes the product lines Ethylene, Propylene, Butadiene, Polypropylene and Polyethylene. Manufacturing sites include Chocolate Bayou Works (Alvin, TX), Battleground Manufacturing Complex (La Porte, TX), and Carson (Carson, CA), with a division office in League City, TX.
Skills & Competencies
- •Safety & Compliance Orientation: Proven commitment to operational safety, environmental compliance, and process safety practices in a plant setting. Experience participating in or leading incident investigations, hazard analyses, or similar safety processes is required.
- •Analytical Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot process and equipment issues methodically using data and engineering principles and implement effective solutions under time constraints.
- •Communication & Teamwork: Strong communication skills to collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, and cross-functional teams. Able to convey complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical personnel and provide timely guidance during operational events.
- •Attention to Safety & Detail: Diligent about following safety procedures, recognizing hazards, and ensuring detailed compliance with operating envelopes and standards. High attention to detail in monitoring and record-keeping.
- •Proactive & Adaptable: Self-motivated to anticipate issues, identify improvement opportunities, and handle changing priorities effectively in a fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance. On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.