Specialist, Machinery Maintenance

LyondellBasell North AmericaLa Porte, TX
Hybrid

About The Position

Machinery Maintenance Specialist serves as a rotating equipment subject matter expert for the La Porte Complex. Drives improvements in terms of diagnosis of problem, inspection, documentation, repair and start-up of plant machinery. Provides root-cause analysis and corrective action plans for poor performing equipment and systems. Mentors technicians, develops and delivers required technical training and developing procedures to ensure compliance with Operational Excellence as well as recognized industry practices. Assists in the skill assessment of maintenance technicians. Develops long-term asset maintenance and reliability improvement programs and is an active member of the unit Reliability Improvement Team. Champions the changes required to achieve site reliability improvement goals. Performs Quality assurance of shop and field work. Reviews pending machinery notifications backlog and provides scope of work to machinery planning. Repair BOM’s and sets up new material in SAP. Support site and company shutdowns and turnarounds.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum of 10 years of rotating equipment related experience in the refining or petrochemical industry.
  • Excellent knowledge of pumps, compressors and turbines, their applications and limitations as well as knowledge of applicable codes and standards is also required.
  • Strong computer skills; Sap, Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Outstanding troubleshooting and decision-making skills to identify and implement corrective actions
  • Strong communication and demonstrated leadership skills are required to work with various levels of the organization and different departments.

Nice To Haves

  • Completion of a formal training program is preferred. (Millwright, Industrial mechanic or Aviation Mechanic.)

Responsibilities

  • Drives improvements in terms of diagnosis of problem, inspection, documentation, repair and start-up of plant machinery
  • Provides root - cause analysis and corrective action plans for poor performing equipment and systems.
  • Mentors technicians, develops and delivers required technical training and developing procedures to ensure compliance with Operational Excellence as well as recognized industry practices.
  • Assists in the skill assessment of maintenance technicians.
  • Develops long-term asset maintenance and reliability improvement programs and is an active member of the unit Reliability Improvement Team.
  • Champions the changes required to achieve site reliability improvement goals.
  • Performs Quality assurance of shop and field work.
  • Reviews pending machinery notifications backlog and provides scope of work to machinery planning.
  • Repair BOM’s and sets up new material in SAP.
  • Support site and company shutdowns and turnarounds.

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.
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