Process Chemist Team Lead

Texas, United States of AmericaJob Family Group:Discipline EngineeringWorker Type:RegularPosting Start Date:December 12, 2025Business Unit:Downstream and RenewablesExperience Level: Experienced ProfessionalsJob Description: What’s the roleThe Process Chemist Team Lead plays a critical role in supporting day-to-day operations and long-term reliability of multiple manufacturing units, including:Steam cracking (ethylene, propylene, pygas)Extractive distillation of butadienePygas hydrotreatingAlkylation (propylene and benzene)Phenol productionEffluent water treatmentWhat you’ll be doingThis role requires deep expertise in chemical processes, feedstock variability, impurity management, fouling potential, and product quality assurance. The successful candidate will integrate skills across organic and analytical chemistry, process chemistry, reaction engineering, and corrosion science to understand and optimize unit performance at the molecular level.Other Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical support and troubleshooting for production units, collaborating with Production, Process Engineering, Mechanical Integrity, Instrumentation & Control, and Economics & Scheduling teamsLead investigations into product quality issues and chemistry-related reliability concernsSupport test runs, process optimization efforts, and turnaround planning, including chemical cleaning and decontamination strategiesServe as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for sample station design, product specifications, and analytical methodsChampion safety and compliance in the lab, partnering with Industrial Hygiene and Safety teams to manage chemical compatibility and health risksAct as the Product Quality Focal Point for Chemicals, ensuring technical assurance and alignment with site-wide quality goalsDrive ISO-9001 compliance and continuous improvement initiativesSupervise and mentor the Application Specialist and Analytical ChemistsLab & Site DimensionsThe Quality Measurements department supports all Chemical operations at the Deer Park SiteActively contributes to strategic site initiatives such as feedstock flexibility, cost leadership, and molecular optimizationKey stakeholder in Product Quality (PQ) and Global Manufacturing Practices (GMP) work processesWhat we need from youMust have legal authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basisBachelor’s degree, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Chemistry is required; Organic Chemistry is preferredMinimum 7 years of relevant experience is strongly preferredTechnical Expertise:Hands-on experience with unit operations such as distillation, hydrotreating, solvent extraction, and reactorsProficiency in analytical techniques including GC, GC-MS, HPLC, IC, sulfur speciation, XRF, and titrationsExperience with ISO-9001 systems, audits, and quality management processes.Strong communication and stakeholder managementAbility to prioritize and manage multiple competing demandsLeadership and mentoring capabilitiesWhat we offerThe base salary range for this position is $122,000 - $182,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives.  For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays.  Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at .You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition togetherContinuously grow the transferable skills you need to get aheadWork at the forefront of technology, trends, and practicesCollaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertiseAchieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourselfBenefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile workingPerform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parentsJoin an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to applyGrow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teamsGain access to a wide range of training and development programsWe'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, .Shell in The United StatesShell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products.  Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy. We operate in all 50 states, from our Deep-Water platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US.We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. – Pennzoil® – made from natural gas.We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.-