Senior Control Systems Lead – Petrochemical Plant

LyondellBasell; Pasadena (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Pension plan accrual

Well-being benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

LyondellBasell in Bayport, TX is seeking a CSE Team Lead to mentor and direct the Bayport POTBA Control Systems Engineers and Specialists, aligning with the BLO asset strategy and business objectives. You will drive performance across APC, DCS, alarm management, and site initiatives, partnering with operations, reliability, and maintenance to optimize units, improve safety, and advance capital projects.

The role requires a BS in Chemical Engineering (or mechanical/electrical) with 7+ years in

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering preferred; Mechanical or Electrical acceptable with field experience.
• Minimum 7 years in petrochemical/refining plant processes.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and written/oral communication skills.
• Experience with DCS and SIS systems (Honeywell Experion, Triconex, Foxboro) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Bayport POTBA CSE team of Control Systems Engineers and Specialists to deliver business results for the site and drive continuous improvement.
• Align the team with corporate and site goals, policies, and procedures by clearly communicating performance expectations and key business drivers.
• Establish the CSE team strategy and drive performance against defined metrics and industry benchmarks for APC, DCS, alarm management, and other site initiatives.
• Set clear goals and support team member development through MyConnection goals and development plans; coach and mentor.
• Develop and manage the group’s fixed-cost budget and support the capital long-range planning (LRP) process.
• Champion a culture of operational and process safety excellence by leading safety rituals and participating in investigations and audits.
• Collaborate with LyondellBasell Technical Networks, corporate functions, and industry organizations to drive best practices.
• Partner with operations, reliability, and maintenance to drive unit optimization, safety, reliability, and maintenance execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Team management

Process optimization

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Honeywell Experion

Schneider Electric Triconex

DCS/SIS

Job description

LyondellBasell in Bayport, TX is seeking a CSE Team Lead to mentor and direct the Bayport POTBA Control Systems Engineers and Specialists, aligning with the BLO asset strategy and business objectives. You will drive performance across APC, DCS, alarm management, and site initiatives, partnering with operations, reliability, and maintenance to optimize units, improve safety, and advance capital projects.

The role requires a BS in Chemical Engineering (or mechanical/electrical) with 7+ years in