Olefins Material Coordinator

LyondellBasell; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

401(k) match

Health insurance

Educational assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking a Material Coordinator to join the Channelview site, responsible for planning and coordinating materials for routine mechanical maintenance. The role emphasizes safe operations, accurate job packages, and effective collaboration with operations, maintenance, and external suppliers.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with maintenance experience in the chemical/refining industry, plus strong reading of equipment drawings and QA/QC requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 5 years maintenance experience in chemical/refining industries.
• Advanced understanding of equipment design for piping and fixed equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply equipment drawings, specs and QA/QC requirements.
• SAP software experience preferred.
• Must read/write/speak English.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across departments.
• Willing to work overtime and respond to callouts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate material for maintenance and repairs.
• Create detailed job packages with materials, tools, services, and scheduling logic.
• Manage notifications backlog and develop work orders with stakeholders.
• Develop BOMs and catalogs for required jobs.
• Lead safety huddles and coordinate with vendors and internal clients during bid packages.

Skills

Safety mindset

Planning & scheduling

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Self-motivation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

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 Material Coordinator position is a member of a dynamic team responsible for the planning and scheduling functions at the Channelview manufacturing site. Specifically, this position will be primarily responsible for the planning and material coordination of routine mechanical maintenance at CVO.

A Day in the Life

• Accountable for personal safety, the safety of co-workers and promoting a safe work environment.
• Provide detailed and accurately planned job packages for the repair and improvements to the plant's equipment. Job plans must satisfy the notification scope and includes all materials, tools, services, resources, cost estimation and appropriate scheduling logic between operations/tasks.
• Ensure adherence to the Maintenance and Operations Workflow Process (MOWP).
• Utilize planner feedback and established KPIs to continuously improve job plan accuracy and methods of execution.
• Manage the notification backlog by working with assigned clients in the development of timely and precise work orders.
• Create and maintain task lists and bill of materials (BOMs) for jobs requiring them.
• Utilize the catalog system when ordering material.
• Monitor planned vs actual KPIs on a monthly basis.
• Utilize previous repair history, condition monitoring data and personnel feedback to ensure the appropriate scope of work is developed.
• Participate in the cost estimating process for services and materials by coordinating with vendors and internal clients during the bid package development. Periodically plan for outages and work turnarounds. This includes planning, coordinating and other lead roles.
• Schedule and lead job plan discussions with all stakeholders.
• Participate in and lead safety huddles.
• Engage in frequent development dialog with supervisor and others to continually enhance personal and group performance and development.
• Run MOO (Material On Order) Log weekly.
• Plan all P1’s & P2’s for assigned area.
• Facilitate the addition of any scope changes or material needs for work orders in assigned area.

You Bring This Value

• High School diploma or GED with 5 years minimum of maintenance experience in the chemical /refining industry with 3yrs or more craft experience as a boilermaker, pipefitter or welder.
• Advanced understanding of equipment design and application for various types of piping, and fixed equipment.
• Knowledge and experience of how to specify, troubleshoot, install and maintain plant stationary equipment.
• In-depth knowledge in reading and interpreting equipment drawings, specifications and QA/QC requirements.
• SAP Software experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) with the ability to effectively interact and communicate with all departments and levels of the organization and with external suppliers.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, self-motivated, demonstrate the ability to handle multiple projects, changing priorities and frequently heavy workloads which may require work in addition to normal working hours.
• Must be willing and able to provide overtime coverage and respond to plant call-outs as needed to meet site needs.

What We Offer

LyondellBasell is proud to provide a competitive total compensation package designed to reward excellence and support the well-being of our employees. Our Total Rewards package includes equitable and market-competitive base pay as well as locally relevant incentives, fostering a culture of pay-for-performance that recognizes both individual and company achievements.

We extend the following benefits to *eligible employees:

• 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.
• Eligibility for certain benefits and rewards programs will vary based on your job status, work location and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement and may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

Competencies

• Drive Innovation
• Technical Skills
• Grow Capabilities
• Promote Inclusion
• Motivational Fit
• Build Partnerships
• Deliver Results

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