Technical Lead

LyondellBasell Industries; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasellis is seeking a highly motivated Technical Lead to join the Bayport PO/TBA site, located about 20 miles south of Houston, TX. You will lead a team of Production Engineers to drive safe, reliable, and efficient operation across four manufacturing units.

The role requires a chemical engineering background and eight years of industry experience, with strong leadership, PSM expertise, and a focus on continuous improvement and asset optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Typically eight years of experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operating environment.
• Solid understanding of Process Safety Management and continuous improvement.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) excellence through workforce engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Production Engineers for Bayport's operating units.
• Provide technical leadership in Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, including PHAs, MOCs, PSV calculations, alarm management, incident investigations, and safety critical systems.
• Establish team priorities and manage resources to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
• Develop employee capabilities through onboarding, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning.
• Provide engineering leadership for Operational Excellence, Process Safety, capital projects, and turnaround activities.
• Drive achievement of site safety, reliability, quality, production, and cost performance objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and implement safety, reliability, and profitability improvements.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, technical evaluations, project scopes, emissions calculations, and other key deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project prioritization

Coaching & mentoring

Process Safety Management

HSE leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Technical Lead

Location

Pasadena, TX, US, 77507

Facility: Bayport Po-130

Department: BLO Production Engineers

Division: Intermediates & Derivatives and Enterpri

LyondellBasellis a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-yearlegacy 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'readdressing 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

LyondellBasell is seeking a highly motivated Production Engineering Team Lead to join the Bayport PO/TBA site, located approximately 20 miles south of downtown Houston, Texas. With approximately 350 employees, the Bayport site is a world-class chemical manufacturing facility and the largest PO/TBA production site in the world. At Bayport, we foster a collaborative environment that supports professional growth, continuous learning, and employee recognition. GoalZERO Safety and Process Safety Excellence are foundational values that guide everything we do.

The Process Engineering Team Lead is a key leadership position within the Bayport Technical organization, reporting directly to the Technical Manager. This role is responsible for leading, coaching, and developing a team of approximately ten Production Engineers while driving safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Bayport's four manufacturing units. The successful candidate will play a critical role in advancing operational excellence, supporting strategic business objectives, and delivering continuous improvement initiatives across the site. In addition, this position serves as the site's co-lead for the Value Enhancement Program (VEP), providing leadership to cross-functional teams responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and executing opportunities that improve profitability, reliability, and overall site performance .

A Day in the Life

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately ten Production Engineers supporting Bayport's operating units.
• Provide technical leadership in Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, including PHAs, MOCs, PSV calculations, alarm management, incident investigations, and safety critical systems.
• Establish team priorities and manage resources to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
• Develop employee capabilities through onboarding, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning.
• Provide engineering leadership for Operational Excellence, Process Safety, capital projects, and turnaround activities.
• Drive achievement of site safety, reliability, quality, production, and cost performance objectives.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex process and operational challenges.
• Lead teams in evaluating, prioritizing, and implementing opportunities to improve safety, reliability, production capability, and profitability.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, technical evaluations, project scopes, emissions calculations, and other key deliverables.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Commercial, and Business teams to optimize asset performance and maximize site value.
• Serve as the primary backup to the Bayport Technical Manager.
• Approve designated technical and safety documentation, including Management of Change (MOC) and Safety System Disablement activities.
• Support development of the site's Asset Strategy and long-range capital and expense plans.
• Co-lead the site's Value Enhancement Program (VEP) by guiding cross-functional teams to identify, implement, and track value generating opportunities.
• Deliver GoalZERO performance through visible leadership, workforce engagement, and effective use of management systems.
• Ensure compliance with Operational Excellence standards, the LyondellBasell Code of Conduct, and all company policies.

You Bring This Value

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Typically a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a strong ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operating environment.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and performance management skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of Process Safety Management systems and a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proven commitment to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) excellence through workforce engagement and leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous direct supervisory experience leading engineering or technical personnel.
• Experience supporting or leading Process Safety Management programs.
• Demonstrated experience driving operational improvement, reliability enhancement, or value creation initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience supporting turnaround planning and execution.
• Experience in propylene oxide, tert-butyl alcohol, or related petrochemical manufacturing processes.

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