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INEOS

Technical Team Lead, PP/Utilities

Salary$160k – $200k
LocationAlvin, TX
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience10–15 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedJul 17, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live1h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have21
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
Typically 10 to 15 years relevant experience in chemical, petrochemical, or large-scale industrial manufacturing environments
Advanced understanding of process technology, unit operations, and asset constraints
Strong capability in process modeling, heat and material balances, and scenario analysis
Demonstrated expertise in optimization, debottlenecking, and yield/energy efficiency analysis with quantified economic impact
Proficiency in technical-economic evaluation, including ROI analysis, cost-curve positioning, and value-capture prioritization
Experience developing and governing multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with business and asset strategy
Ability to identify and assess technology gaps, capability limits, and upgrade pathways through benchmarking and long-range studies
Working knowledge of capital project development processes (FEL 0/1), including technology scoping, business justification, and option evaluation
Strong understanding of asset economics, unit cost drivers, and profitability analysis
Experience stewarding process models, technical studies, and intellectual assets with disciplined governance
Solid grounding in process safety, reliability principles, and operational risk considerations related to optimization and technology change
Ability to translate complex technical analyses into clear, decision-ready recommendations for leadership
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop technical professionals
Strong communication and influencing skills, with ability to work persuasively and credibly across disciplines and at all organizational levels
Proven capability to lead diverse teams and align stakeholders around shared objectives and strategic priorities
Effective at prioritizing work to ensure focus on the most critical, highest-value activities
Ability to delegate work appropriately, with clear expectations, accountability, and follow-through
Comfortable and effective engaging with senior leadership, translating complex technical topics into clear, decision-ready insight
Demonstrates sound judgment, problem-solving capability, and a sense of urgency appropriate to business-critical decisions
Models a strong work ethic and ownership mindset, while reinforcing sustainable performance through the team rather than personal effort alone
Nice to have1
Prior experience leading or mentoring technical professionals
Company:
INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA
Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference?
About the role
Job Title: PP/Utilities Technical Team Lead
Job Location: Chocolate Bayou Works in Alvin, TX
Offer Range: $160,000 - $200,000(commensurate with experience)
Organizational Context and Job Purpose
The Olefins & Polymers USA division of INEOS is one of the largest producers of olefins and polyolefins in North America. From its manufacturing locations at Chocolate Bayou and the Battleground Manufacturing Complex, it is a merchant marketer of butadiene, ethylene, polypropylene and high-density polyethylene with annual revenue of over $4B.
The Chocolate Bayou Site is located in Southeastern Texas about 40 miles South of Houston and consists of two Olefins units that produce approximately 4bn pounds/year of ethylene, 2 Polypropylene units that produce approximately 1B pounds/ year of polypropylene, and the Light Ends storage & transfer facilities at Stratton Ridge.
The Technical Team Lead provides technical, strategic, and people leadership to drive durable economic value through optimization, debottlenecking, and long‑term technology planning. This role is accountable for translating data, operational insight, and technology expertise into clear strategic direction and decision‑ready recommendations that improve yield, energy efficiency, throughput, and asset utilization.
The Technical Team Lead ensures that value is systematically identified, rigorously quantified, and effectively institutionalized, such that improvements are repeatable, governed, and sustained over time—not dependent on individual effort. This role bridges short‑term operational realities and long‑term asset strategy, aligning optimization priorities, technology roadmaps, and capital investment decisions with broader business objectives.
Acting as the steward of the site’s long‑range performance outlook, the Technical Team Lead partners closely with Capital Projects, Operations, and Business Teams, to ensure the plant consistently operates closer to its economic and technical limits, without compromising safety, reliability, or compliance. Success is measured by sustained improvement in asset economics and decision quality, even when the team is not directly engaged in the day‑to‑day. The Technical Team Lead reports to the Site Technical Manager**. This position is part of the technical team at the Chocolate Bayou Works and provides technical support to two Polypropylene Units, a Utilities Unit and a Cogeneration facility.**
Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Key Roles and Accountabilities
The position is accountable for understanding and putting into practice the INEOS 20 Principles. Additionally, the Technical Team Lead has a special responsibility to cascade the understanding of these principles through their team.
Leadership & Team Management
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Lead, coach, and develop the technical team.
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Establish performance expectations and accountability.
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Promote disciplined execution and technical rigor.
Strategy, Optimization & Value Creation
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Identify and prioritize optimization and debottlenecking opportunities.
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Own and govern opportunity registers.
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Drive sustained economic improvement.
Technology & Intellectual Asset Stewardship
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Develop and maintain multi-year technology roadmaps.
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Steward analytical models and technical studies.
Capital Investment & Project Support
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Own CAPEX investment plans for optimization initiatives.
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Support FEL development and capital justifications.
Cross-Functional Integration & Influence
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Interface with manufacturing, asset, and project teams.
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Translate technical analysis into decision-ready insight.
Key Success Indicators
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Sustained improvement in asset economics.
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High-quality strategic and optimization studies.
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Durable institutionalized gains.
Skills & Knowledge Required
Education & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
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Typically 10 to 15 years relevant experience in chemical, petrochemical, or large-scale industrial manufacturing environments.
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Prior experience leading or mentoring technical professionals strongly preferred.
Technical skills
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Advanced understanding of process technology, unit operations, and asset constraints.
•
Strong capability in process modeling, heat and material balances, and scenario analysis to support optimization and strategic decision‑making.
•
Demonstrated expertise in optimization, debottlenecking, and yield/energy efficiency analysis with quantified economic impact.
•
Proficiency in technical‑economic evaluation, including ROI analysis, cost‑curve positioning, and value‑capture prioritization.
•
Experience developing and governing multi‑year technology roadmaps aligned with business and asset strategy.
•
Ability to identify and assess technology gaps, capability limits, and upgrade pathways through benchmarking and long‑range studies.
•
Working knowledge of capital project development processes (FEL 0/1), including technology scoping, business justification, and option evaluation.
•
Strong understanding of asset economics, unit cost drivers, and profitability analysis.
•
Experience stewarding process models, technical studies, and intellectual assets with disciplined governance.
•
Solid grounding in process safety, reliability principles, and operational risk considerations related to optimization and technology change.
•
Ability to translate complex technical analyses into clear, decision‑ready recommendations for leadership.
Leadership & Behavioral skills
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Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop technical professionals, creating an environment where individuals are empowered to perform at their best.
•
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work persuasively and credibly across disciplines and at all organizational levels.
•
Proven capability to lead diverse teams and align stakeholders around shared objectives and strategic priorities.
•
Effective at prioritizing work to ensure focus on the most critical, highest‑value activities.
•
Ability to delegate work appropriately, with clear expectations, accountability, and follow‑through.
•
Comfortable and effective engaging with senior leadership, translating complex technical topics into clear, decision‑ready insight.
•
Demonstrates sound judgment, problem‑solving capability, and a sense of urgency appropriate to business‑critical decisions.
•
Models a strong work ethic and ownership mindset, while reinforcing sustainable performance through the team rather than personal effort alone.
Line Management Responsibility
The PP/Utilities Technical Team Lead has 2 to 3 direct reports.
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.
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