Technician, Maintenance Instrument, CX

LyondellBasell; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option (up to 2 days)

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking an experienced Maintenance Instrumentation Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of site instrument equipment. You will support PLCs, DCS, thermocouples, RTDs, transmitters, valves, and related systems, while mentoring others and driving reliability improvements.

Join a team focused on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for growth and a competitive rewards package. This U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with instrumentation aptitude.
• Associates or higher degree in Instrumentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for personal safety and co-worker safety; maintain compliance with environmental regulations.
• Provide technical expertise to assist supervision and operations in installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and repair of instrumentation equipment (electronic and pneumatic).
• Review job scopes for completeness and order parts/tools to maximize efficiency.
• Mentor other instrument maintenance technicians when necessary.

Skills

Instrumentation maintenance

PLC/DCS

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

English language

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in Instrumentation

Tools

PLCs

DCS

Field instrumentation

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

Maintenance Instrumentation Technicians are tasked to apply technical expertise daily to ensure the safe and reliable operation of site process plant instrument equipment and reduce operating costs. This is accomplished by executing assigned work according to plan and schedule, noting any job plan deviations, and providing input on improvement opportunities.

A Day in the Life

• Accountable for personal safety, the safety of co-workers and promoting a safe work environment; responsible for carrying out all work activities in compliance with federal and state environmental regulations.
• Promote an environment in which everyone is treated with respect.
• Provide technical expertise to assist supervision and operations in the installation, acceptance testing, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of unit instrumentation equipment (electronic and pneumatic). Equipment includes PLCs, DCSs, and instrumentation such as thermocouples, RTD's, flow / level / pressure / temperature transmitters, control valves, flow / level / pressure / temperature switches.
• Basic conduit installation/repair.
• Review assigned job scopes for completeness and understanding.
• Acquire all necessary parts, tools, and instructions prior to starting the job to maximize work efficiency.
• Follow all necessary safety procedures and practices to isolate, clear, and work on plant equipment.
• Ensure work is completed per company and industry standards.
• Work with equipment owner to complete task in a safe and timely manner.
• Update supervisor on job progress and any problems encountered in completing the defined scope of work.
• Complete all documentation using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Respond to tasks as directed by maintenance supervision with the appropriate sense of urgency to minimize impact to process units.
• Identify and implement reliability driven improvements. This may include participation in site reliability teams.
• Participate on committees dealing with investigations, policy and procedure development, and improving the work place environment.
• Candidate will also be required to mentor other instrument maintenance technicians when necessary.
• Engage in frequent developmental dialog with supervisor and others to continually enhance personal and group performance and development.

You Bring This Value

High school diploma or GED equivalency is required.

• Typically, minimum 5 year of plant maintenance experience in the instrumentation field
• The ability to demonstrate craft relevant aptitude
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Ability to provide overtime coverage and work plant call-outs.
• Ability to work with hazardous and/or flammable chemicals (with proper safety precautions, training, and equipment).
• Ability to work around and/or manually interact with heavy equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have a Associates or higher degree in Instrumentation, or military instrument training and experience.

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

Learn more about our benefits : Benefits/Health & Welfare | LyondellBasell

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