Technician, Maint. I/E 2, LP/BC

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. Come Join an Inclusive Team

The La Porte Complex is seeking a Maintenance I/E Technician to join our dynamic team.  In this position, you will be tasked to apply technical expertise daily to insure the safe and reliable operation of site equipment and to reduce operating costs by executing assigned work according to plan and schedule, noting any job plan deviations, and providing input on improvement opportunities. You will participate in reliability teams to identify and implement reliability driven improvements and committees dealing with investigations, policy and procedure development.   A Day in the Life

Accountable for personal safety, the safety of co-workers and promoting a safe work environment; responsible for carrying out all work activities in compliance with federal and state environmental regulations.  Provide technical expertise in the installation, acceptance testing, commissioning, pro-active maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of unit equipment including:   Transformers, breakers and other power distribution equipment, motor starters, motors, etc. Level instruments, flow and pressure instruments, control valves, PLC's and other process and machinery control systems. Maintenance to site process equipment  Execute scheduled work by:

Reviewing assigned job scopes for completeness and understanding. Acquiring all necessary parts, tools, and instructions prior to starting the job to maximize work efficiency. Following all necessary safety procedures and practices to isolate, clear, and work on plant equipment. Ensuring work is completed per company and industry standards. Working with equipment owner to complete task in a safe and timely manner. Updating supervisor on job progress and any problems encountered in completing the defined scope of work. Completing all documentation using a computerized maintenance management system.

Respond to tasks as directed by maintenance supervision with the appropriate sense of urgency to minimize impact to process units. Identify and implement reliability driven improvements. This may include participation in site reliability teams. Participate on committees dealing with investigations, policy and procedure development, and improving the work place environment. Candidate will also be required to mentor other maintenance technicians when necessary. Engage in frequent developmental dialog with supervisor and others to continually enhance personal and group performance and development. Promote an environment in which everyone is treated with respect.  You Bring This Value

High School diploma or GED.  Minimum 3 - 4 years in both instrument and electrical crafts in an industrial environment - Preferred.  NCCER certification or an associate's degree from an accredited college or trade school or recognized - Preferred.  Working knowledge of all life critical procedures.  Ability to perform all tasks required.  Tasks will be final terminations inside lighting panels, SIS & DCS, loop checks and new MOC documentation; good working knowledge of our conduit/cable demolition procedure.