Specialist, Training Sr

LyondellBasell North America•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

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 BYO Training Specialist is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of training program activities required for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of all BYO operating units. This role supports workforce leadership development, regulatory compliance, and skill enhancement training, ensuring all training is documented per company standards.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in field(s) related to manufacturing plant operations such as process technology, maintenance technology and/or applied sciences.
At least 5 years of plant operations experience in petrochemical manufacturing or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in a training role or equivalent (leadership, education, program development, project administration, etc.).
Strong customer focus, urgency, and ability to build trust and relationships.
Demonstrated self-motivation and results orientation.
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities.
Ability to relate to and work with people from all applicable disciplines.
Good knowledge of plant operating procedures, maintenance, safety, process safety management, and ISO 9000 standards (where applicable).
Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite and digital learning platforms.

Nice To Haves

Certification in instructional systems design and training delivery techniques.
Demonstrated leadership in overseeing a team and managing individual performance.
Demonstrated capacity to utilize instructional design and adult learning principles.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and delivery of training programs based on operational, regulatory, and business needs.
Champions the training process, develops training content, and delivers training as appropriate.
Manage training curricula, LMS content, materials, and training manuals for assigned areas.
Ensure training compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards, including effective recordkeeping and tracking.
Evaluate training effectiveness and gaps through assessments, KPIs, and feedback, and drive continuous improvement.
Coordinate technician certification and re-certification efforts.
Work with outside vendors on larger training projects as needed.
Collaborate and share courses with other training personnel and US Manufacturing Training (GTLS) for new hire training.
Partner with other LYB training departments to build relationships with counterparts
Communicate changes to the training process with plant personnel.
Lead and direct contractor and/or LYB training support staff.