Turnaround Construction Manager

LyondellBasell Industries; Wesseling; On-site; EUR 93,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thirteenth monthly salary

Mobile working

30 days vacation and other time off

LYB University training

Long-term care insurance (CareFlex)

Company pension scheme

Urban Sports Club membership

On-site medical department

Job summary

LyondellBasell Industries invites applications for a Turnaround Construction Manager, Germany (m/f/d). Based at our sites in Kerpen/Hürth/Wesseling near Cologne and Frankfurt, you will lead early preparation, staffing, and field execution for turnaround events in Germany.

You bring a engineering degree, 15+ years in process plants, strong turnaround and project leadership, SAP and Primavera knowledge, and the ability to guide diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or a related technical field preferred or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in a process plant or comparable environment.
• At least 10 years of turnaround and/or project experience and 5 years of management experience strongly preferred.
• Construction management expertise, including detailed knowledge of craft and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage people and multiple changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting and continuous improvement skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts and issues at all levels, from craft personnel to executive leadership.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and teamwork skills, including the ability to transfer technical expertise to less experienced turnaround professionals.
• Administrative expertise and sound organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and SAP; understanding of field execution for petrochemical turnarounds; knowledge of basic Primavera scheduling practices preferred.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% within the EU and to accept short-term assignments outside the home area to support turnaround execution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and scheduling activities until T-6 with support from the EU Planning and Scheduling Manager.
• Provide leadership to enable the organization to achieve GoalZERO HSE performance.
• Lead the development and implementation of turnaround execution strategies and best practices.
• Lead and participate in constructability reviews and schedule optimization activities.
• Develop staffing plans for the pre-turnaround and execution phases based on planned man-hour estimates and contractor requirements and input.
• Lead training and onboarding activities for the execution team.
• Be accountable for all maintenance field activities related to the turnaround and associated capital projects.
• Communicate effectively across all organizational levels to build support and remove obstacles.

Skills

Engineering degree

Turnaround leadership

Project management

Construction management

SAP

Primavera scheduling

Microsoft 365

Staffing planning

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

SAP

Primavera

Microsoft 365

Job description

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Location: Wesseling, Nrth Rhine Westfalia, DE, 50389

Facility: Wesseling-501

Department: TA Planning, Sched., & Const., Serv.

Division: Technology and Safety

Are you result oriented and willing to challenge the status quo? Welcome to LyondellBasell.

For our German sites in Kerpen/ Hürth / Wesseling near Cologne or Frankfurt am Main we are looking for a

Turnaround Construction Manager, Germany (m/f/d)

Come Join an Inclusive Team:

The position is part of Global Engineering & Turnaround (GE&T). The Global Engineering & Turnaround organization oversees the preparation and execution of turnaround events globally. In this role, you will lead early preparation activities, staffing preparation and field execution for assigned turnaround events in Germany.

Day in the Life:

• Coordinate planning and scheduling activities until T-6 with support from the EU Planning and Scheduling Manager.
• Provide leadership to enable the organization to achieve GoalZERO HSE performance.
• Lead the development and implementation of turnaround execution strategies and best practices.
• Lead and participate in constructability reviews and schedule optimization activities.
• Develop staffing plans for the pre-turnaround and execution phases based on planned man-hour estimates and contractor requirements and input.
• Lead training and onboarding activities for the execution team.
• Be accountable for all maintenance field activities related to the turnaround and associated capital projects.
• Communicate effectively across all organizational levels to build support and remove obstacles.

You Bring This Value:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or a related technical field preferred or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in a process plant or comparable environment required.
• At least 10 years of turnaround and/or project experience and 5 years of management experience strongly preferred.
• Construction management expertise, including detailed knowledge of craft and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage people and multiple changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting and continuous improvement skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts and issues at all levels, from craft personnel to executive leadership.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and teamwork skills, including the ability to transfer technical expertise to less experienced turnaround professionals.
• Administrative expertise and sound organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and SAP; understanding of field execution for petrochemical turnarounds; knowledge of basic Primavera scheduling practices preferred.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% within the EU and to accept short-term assignments outside the home area to support turnaround execution.

In the selection process, the LYB competencies listed below are used as a point of reference.

• Build Partnership: Build and leverage networks with partners, customers and stakeholders.
• Deliver Results: Execute plans and tasks.
• Drive Innovation: Develop novel solutions and impactful improvements.
• Grow Capabilities: Creating a work environment in which all employees can flourish and reach their full potential.
• Promote Inclusion: Taking action to ensure that the skills and views of all people are valued and included.

What We Offer:

• Attractive remuneration with thirteenth monthly salary
• Various work schedules and mobile working
• 30 days vacation and other time off options
• Wide range of further training opportunities through the LYB University
• Additional long-term care insurance (CareFlex)
• Company pension scheme
• Urban Sports Club membership
• Company medical department including physiotherapy practice on site

Compensation Disclosure:

• The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for Germany payroll offers.
• The anticipated salary range for a full-time position is 92.640 - 127.380 Euro. The starting compensation will be determined based on skills, experience and qualifications.

About LYB (NYSE: LYB) – 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.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity - LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age and other protected characteristics. People with disabilities are expressly encouraged to apply and are warmly welcomed. If you need support during the application process, we are happy to assist you.