Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

LyondellBasell North America•Channelview, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is part of the Channelview Site Wide Reliability Group supporting continuous reliability and plant performance improvement. Working in a team environment, it carries responsibility for implementing reliability best practices, developing and optimizing preventive maintenance tasks, and supporting maintenance activities. The position interacts with other technical groups on site (process engineering, capital project, and maintenance groups), corporate technical networks and peers, and vendors/suppliers as needed to resolve problems and improve plant safety and reliability performance. The incumbent engineer will work with the successful candidate to understand the new unit status and future needs prior to retirement.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other applicable discipline from an accredited university
5 years minimum relevant experience in rotating equipment design, installation, and maintenance in the refining, petrochemical, chemical process, or power generation industries
Ability to drive continuous safety and reliability improvements in equipment installations and work processes
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with internal and external clients
Strong commitment to safety, a high level of personal integrity, and dedication to conducting business in an ethical way
Proficiency in the following areas with the ability to develop into a subject matter expert: Rotating equipment (pumps, steam turbines, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, blowers, gearboxes), Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards (i.e. ASME, API, ANSI), Machinery diagnostics and repair, Condition monitoring, Bentley Nevada, System 1 EVO, RCM based Predictive and Preventive Maintenance strategies, Component Failure analysis, Root cause analysis, Reliability data analysis, Ability to apply computer software tools (SAP, Microsoft Office, Meridium)

Responsibilities

Monitor equipment performance and make improvement recommendations.
Apply data analysis techniques to develop engineering solutions to repetitive failures and other problems that adversely affect plant operations including safety, environmental, capacity, quality, cost, and regulatory compliance issues.
Consult with peers at the site and across the company to develop and implement best practices.
Provide technical support/expertise within your discipline in the design and installation stages of projects for new assets and modification of existing assets to minimize life cycle cost and maximize asset availability.
Participate in the evaluation of equipment and technical service providers.
Lead and participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
Manage risk to the achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives in the areas of environmental health and safety, asset capability, quality, and production.
Participate in turnaround planning, execution, and optimization activities.
Systematically define, design, develop, monitor, and refine an asset maintenance plan that includes: Value-added preventive maintenance tasks, Effective utilization of predictive condition monitoring to proactively identify potential reliability issues, Applying value analysis to repair/replace/redesign decisions, Providing technical support to production, maintenance, project, and process engineering groups.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Equitable and market-competitive base pay
Locally relevant incentives
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
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.