Electrical/Instrumentation Engineer and Maintenance Lead

LyondellBasell Industries
United States, Texas, Channelview
8280 Sheldon Road (Show on map)
Dec 20, 2024
We are LyondellBasell - a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.llBasell Basic Function LyondellBasell (LYB) is searching for a Electrical Engineer / Maintenance Team Lead for the Houston Technology Center (HTC), located in Channelview, TX. HTC functions as the Research and Development (R&D) Center for LyondellBasell's global Intermediates and Derivatives and Olefins businesses. We identify technological advancements that drive process and technology improvements, allowing LYB to sustain and build on our competitive advantages. HTC is located 19 miles from downtown Houston. The Electrical Engineer / Maintenance Team Lead role is a unique, valuable opportunity to gain both engineering and leadership experience. The Electrical Engineer will be accountable for all electrical engineering activities at the site including day-to-day support, site projects and pilot plant design. Additionally, this role will lead the site's maintenance activities including planning and scheduling. It is expected that the successful candidate brings a strategic yet practical approach to the role in order to improve site processes, reliability, maintenance activities and technical solutions. Roles & Responsibilities * Provide Electrical Engineering support to the Design Engineer, Facilities, Maintenance and Operations groups. * Day-to-day planning and scheduling of Maintenance Team activities to ensure high on-stream time of site infrastructure and services supporting the laboratories, pilot plants, and offices. * Develop "job packages" for planned work activities, including required drawings, parts lists, and parts kits as required * Procure equipment, parts, materials and services as needed to support site maintenance activities and capital projects * Provide troubleshooting and technical support to craftsmen. * Identify reoccurring maintenance issues, develop and implement corrective actions. * Collaboratively work with Researchers, Operations and Lab staff to establish the timing/scheduling of repairs to minimize research interruption due to equipment downtime. * Site owner / lead for compliance to corporate asset integrity standards and site preventative maintenance systems driving reliability improvements for the site. * Manage facility maintenance expense budget, coordinating contract renewals, contactor approvals, processing of invoices, and accruals. * Support planning and execution of site-wide CAPEX installations. * Identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement practical solutions through engineering and technical enhancements * Report directly to the Site Manager; works closely with Design Engineering and site Managers and Supervisors to ensure site objectives are met. Min. Qualifications * A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of petrochemical industry experience * Demonstrated experience in the design, development, testing and enhancing electrical systems, equipment and components. * Experience and exposure to day-to-day maintenance activities and projects * Strong safety and results orientation with demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues, projects and changing priorities while maintaining customer focus. * Demonstrated ability to manage a small work group and effectively communicate, drive improvement in others, delegate and empower others, be a champion of change, problem solve, and have good technical orientation. * Demonstrated experience in budget preparation/management and cost forecasting. * Proven ability to manage and deliver site projects on budget and in a timely manner * Well versed in standard PC software tools, SAP, and efficient with document control procedures. Preferred Qualifications * Instrumentation, programming &/or control systems experience * Work experience at a research & development site * Prior people supervisory experience Competencies Build Partnerships Deliver Results Drive Innovation Grow Capabilities Promote Inclusion Motivational/Cultural Fit Technical Skills Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicitedresumes or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers. LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.