Maintenance Machinery Specialist

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary  MoReTec  recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

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The Maintenance Machinery Specialist serves as a rotating equipment subject matter expert for the Lake Charles Louisiana Integrated Polymers Facility in Westlake, Louisiana. This position will ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable execution of activities for the Lake Charles site manufacturing units to satisfy customer requirements, manufacturing performance measures, regulatory agency requirements, and community obligations.

A Day in the Life

• Drive improvements in terms of diagnosis of problem, inspection, documentation, and repair & startup of plant machinery
• Provide root cause analysis and corrective action plans for poor performing equipment and systems
• Mentor technicians, develop and deliver required technical training, and develop procedures to ensure compliance with Operational Excellence as well as recognized industry practices
• Assist in the skill assessment of Maintenance Technicians
• Develop long-term asset maintenance and reliability improvement programs and is an active member of the unit Reliability Improvement Team
• Champion the changes required to achieve site reliability improvement goals
• Perform quality assurance of shop and field work
• Review pending machinery notifications backlog and provide scope of work to machinery planning
• Repair BOM’s and setup new material in SAP
• Support site and company shutdowns and turnarounds

You Bring This Value

Area of Expertise, Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of pumps, compressors and turbines, their applications and limitations, as well asapplicable codes and standards is required
• Strong computer skills: SAP, Microsoft Word, and Excel

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Education and Work Experience 
  • One of the below is required:
  • High School Diploma (or equivalent) with typically a minimum of seven years of rotating equipment related experience in the refining or petrochemical industry
  • Associate degree with five years of rotating equipment related experience in the refining or petrochemical industry
• Completion of a formal training program is preferred (Millwright, Industrial Mechanic, or Aviation Mechanic)
  • Level II Vibration Certification is preferred

Languages English, additional language preferred
Other Skills
• Outstanding troubleshooting and decision-making skills to identify and implement corrective actions required 
• Strong communication and demonstrated leadership skills are required to work with various levels of the organization and different departments

What We Offer

LyondellBasell is proud to provide a competitive total compensation package designed to reward excellence and support the well-being of our employees. Our Total Rewards package includes equitable and market-competitive base pay as well as locally relevant incentives, fostering a culture of pay-for-performance that recognizes both individual and company achievements. 

We extend the following benefits to *eligible employees:

Workplace Flexibility: The Company’s Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees to request to work remotely up to two full days per standard work week at an approved location other than the designated worksite or office, such as at a home office with managerial approval. 

Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life and Retirement Programs: Our comprehensive programs are aligned with local practices. 

6% LYB match on 401(k) contribution 

5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual 

Comprehensive Well-being Benefits: Programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social health, ensuring you receive the care you need, when you need it. 

Employee Stock Purchase Plan: The LYB ESPP offers a 10% discount on LYB stock for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and US. 

Educational Assistance Program: To encourage self-development by providing financial aid for approved educational activities voluntarily undertaken by employees. 

Bravo Rewards Program: Recognizing outstanding employee contributions. 

Robust Medical and Life Insurance Packages: Offering a variety of coverage options to meet individual needs. 

Professional Development: Opportunities to learn and grow through training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team building activities. 

Competitive Vacation Policies: Generous annual leave to support your work-life balance. 

Global Adoption Policy: Support for employees expanding their families. 

Matching Gifts Program: Enhance the impact of your charitable contributions to qualified organizations. 

*Eligibility for certain benefits and rewards programs will vary based on your job status, work location and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement and may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law. 

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