Operations Specialist

LyondellBasell North America • Channelview, TX

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About The Position

The R&D Operations Specialist provides leadership, training, safety, and technical support to the Operations group and the overall HTC site. The role monitors daily operations of site pilot process units and works with affected parties to address operational problems. It represents Operations in process-safety activities, including Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and Management of Change (MOCs), and supports preparation of operator certification content and formats. The position focuses on Pilot Plant Operations, supports the Operations Supervisor, coordinates with site HSSE on activities essential to GoalZERO performance, and helps manage Operational Excellence activities across the site.

The specialist maintains and improves Operations procedures, supports regulatory and corporate compliance, develops eLearning training content, administers and backs up the site ATR Smart Procedures system, and participates in the site Process Safety and Operational Excellence teams. The role may perform step-up supervision duties for the Operations Supervisor when appropriate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 7–10 years of Operations experience in an R&D or petrochemical/refinery environment.
• Thorough technical understanding of a broad range of chemical processes and operational techniques, particularly at laboratory and pilot-plant scales.
• Ability to recognize and quantify potential chemical-process hazards in a PHA environment through review of process diagrams and information.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills for frequent interaction with Operators, Operation Owners, and other functional groups.
• Expert computer skills, including Microsoft 365 applications, SharePoint, ATR Smart Procedures, and Documentum.
• Solution-oriented approach to problems involving processes and people.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong execution skills and attention to detail.
• Skill in identifying and explaining critical aspects of an activity or process.
• High proficiency in identifying gaps between existing systems and requirements.
• Creativity in applying available tools to encountered needs.
• Exemplary personal and professional integrity and business ethics.
• English language proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• ATR Vanguard experience preferred.
• Experience as a software system administrator related to operational activities and/or document control.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses, Management of Change, and incident investigations.
• Ensure information and procedures owned by the Operations Supervisor are current and accurate; evaluate and improve existing procedures and develop new procedures as needed.
• Support HSSE and other site Process Owners in ensuring procedures meet regulatory or corporate requirements and are fit for HTC operations.
• Collaborate with Operators and Operation Owners on operator qualification and certification programs.
• Mentor and train personnel as needed to maintain compliance with applicable HSE requirements.
• Construct eLearning content to support effective Operations training.
• Administer the site ATR Smart Procedures system, provide backup coverage, and serve as the focal point for Operations-owned procedures.
• Serve as a member of the site Process Safety Team.
• Serve as a member of the site Operational Excellence Team and participate in or lead self-assessment activities.
• Perform step-up supervision duties for the Operations Supervisor when appropriate.
• Monitor daily operational activities for site pilot process units and consult with affected parties to resolve operational problems.
• Support the Operations Supervisor and coordinate with site HSSE on activities related to GoalZERO performance and Operational Excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED