Supervisor, Inspector

Lyondell Basell North America•Clinton, IA

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 TeamThis position is responsible for the development and implementation of the site’s Mechanical Integrity and long term stationary equipment reliability program in alignment with OSHA 1910 and corporate Operational Excellence standards. The position is responsible for providing supervision and technical leadership to the inspectors and directs the activities of contract inspection personnel. The position is considered the focal point for stationary equipment issues while providing a high level of technical support to all operating areas within the facility. The position provides diagnostic assistance to the site to ensure that the mechanical integrity, reliability, and design of the site’s stationary equipment are optimized in accordance with regulatory, engineering, and inspection standards. This position is located in Clinton, Iowa, which sits on the eastern most section of Iowa along the banks of the majestic Mississippi River.A Day in the LifeThis position may participate in the enterprise Technical Networks and will define, execute, and track progress for resultant programs and initiatives at the plant level (i.e. Corrosion-Under-Insulation (CUI), Structural Integrity, Furnace Reliability, and API-Risk Based Inspection). The position is responsible for implementation of the Inspection Manual , Meridium, and providing support for Operational Excellence Directives & Advisories that fall within their area of responsibility. The Inspection Supervisor ensures that QA/QC inspection plans are developed and executed and that nonconformance QA/QC reports and inspection findings are fully investigated. The position oversees recommendations resulting from inspection activities to ensure that they are prioritized and executed within the Maintenance Operations Workflow Process. This position is a key contributor to turnaround planning, preparation, and execution efforts. The individual may lead or participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis.

Requirements

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience in the refining, petrochemical, or chemical process industries; or 12 years minimum inspection experience in same industry as listed
The individual must have or develop proficiency in the interpretation and application of jurisdictional regulation and industry construction/inspection codes and standards such as ASME/NBIC, API, ASTM, ANSI, and TEMA.
The individual must have or develop a strong knowledge of NDE techniques and stationary equipment damage mechanisms that can result in equipment failure.
This position should be familiar with fitness for service analysis, must be knowledgeable of NDE inspection techniques, and capable of providing timely direction and coaching to maintenance and operation regarding acceptable repair techniques for stationary equipment.
Strong interpersonal leadership skills are critical due to the requirement of effective communication of complex issues across various organizations.
The successful candidate must exhibit an understanding of business processes and procedures (SAP), reliability processes and workflow, and be able to actively seek continuous improvement.
This individual must have excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills for mentoring and consensus building.
The individual must possess a high level of personal integrity and a commitment to conducting business in an ethical way.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with corporate personnel at GE&T to ensure group alignment with LYB direction.
Ensure that inspectors are appropriately utilizing RAT and RVIFT analyses, developing inspection plans, coordinating inspections, evaluating inspection results, developing run/repair/replace recommendations, tracking inspection recommendations to closure and keeping all inspection data current, evergreen and completed by due date.
Oversee the use and development of RBI for guiding inspections that are subject to that method.
Ensure efficient use of contract resources to complete equipment/piping inspections for routine and program efforts. Review selected inspection reports for accuracy. Initiate recommendations from the resultant findings.
Support Equipment Deficiency Risk Management (EDRM) teams engaging other technical personnel as needed.
Coordinate periodic dialogs with maintenance, operations, and PMCs to discuss inspection issues in their assigned areas.
Utilize inspection management systems (Meridium, RAT, RBI) effectively as well as the maintenance management system SAP.
Review Global Asset Integrity Standard (GAIS) for Fixed Equipment for Operational Excellence, corporate inspection and maintenance procedures, Clinton site specific procedures and standards, and ASME codes.

Benefits

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: Our comprehensive programs are aligned with local practices.
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.