Olefins Technical Leader: Safety, Reliability & Growth

LyondellBasell Industries; Chaney (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

LyondellBasell Industries is seeking a seasoned Olefins Technical leader to guide the site’s olefins operations with a focus on safety, reliability, and sustainable performance. You will steer technical direction, build capability, and align technology, risk, and capital needs with site objectives.

The role requires a minimum of 6 years in chemical/refining, a chemical engineering degree, and strong communication across all levels. Global remote work flexibility is available for eligible roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 6 years relevant experience in chemical or refining industry.
• Working knowledge of HSE, process safety, operations, maintenance, reliability, engineering, project, and business processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and leadership for the Olefins Technical organization.
• Lead safety, reliability, and continuous improvement across Olefins operations.
• Develop organization priorities, budgets, and resource plans aligned with site and business objectives.
• Sponsor cross-functional studies to improve asset performance and cost competitiveness.
• Provide governance for capital, expense, turnaround and reliability projects.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Driving improvement

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

LyondellBasell Industries is seeking a seasoned Olefins Technical leader to guide the site’s olefins operations with a focus on safety, reliability, and sustainable performance. You will steer technical direction, build capability, and align technology, risk, and capital needs with site objectives.

The role requires a minimum of 6 years in chemical/refining, a chemical engineering degree, and strong communication across all levels. Global remote work flexibility is available for eligible roles.