Senior Training Lead — Chemical Plant Operations

LyondellBasell Industries; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasell Industries in Pasadena, TX seeks a Senior Training Specialist to plan, develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate training programs for safe, reliable operation and maintenance across BYO units.

The role supports workforce leadership development, regulatory compliance, and skills enhancement, ensuring training is documented per company standards. Strong collaboration with internal teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in manufacturing-related field; 5+ years plant ops in petrochemical manufacturing or equivalent.
• ≥2 years in a training role or equivalent (leadership, education, program development, project administration).
• Strong customer focus and ability to build trust and relationships.
• Good knowledge of plant operating procedures, maintenance, safety, process safety management, and ISO 9000 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and delivery of training programs based on operational, regulatory, and business needs.
• Champion the training process, develop content, and deliver training as appropriate.
• Manage training curricula, LMS content, materials, and training manuals for assigned areas.
• Ensure training compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards, including recordkeeping and tracking.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and gaps through assessments, KPIs, and feedback, driving continuous improvement.
• Coordinate technician certification and re-certification efforts.
• Work with outside vendors on larger training projects as needed.

Skills

Plant operations experience

Training leadership

Project management

MS Office / digital learning platforms

Education

Associate’s degree in manufacturing/related field

Tools

LMS

MS Office

Digital learning platforms

Job description

LyondellBasell Industries in Pasadena, TX seeks a Senior Training Specialist to plan, develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate training programs for safe, reliable operation and maintenance across BYO units.

The role supports workforce leadership development, regulatory compliance, and skills enhancement, ensuring training is documented per company standards. Strong collaboration with internal teams is essential.