Technician, Measurement

LyondellBasell; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work policy: up to two days per

Health, welfare, life and retirement

401(k) match (6%)

Cash balance pension accrual (5%)

Employee stock purchase plan

Educational assistance

Bravo rewards program

Medical and life insurance

Professional development

Generous vacation

Adoption assistance

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking a Measurement Technician to ensure accuracy and compliance of custody transfer metering systems at the Channelview site. You will verify meters, maintain documentation, and support the Global Volumetric Control Standard as part of broader instrumentation and condition monitoring efforts.

You will update reports, maintain electronic documentation in D2, and ensure calibration and PM activities meet contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in operation and calibration of flow measurement equipment and instrumentation.
• Technical knowledge of meter proving/calibration, equipment maintenance, flow computers, meter programming and density determinations.
• Proficient in Emerson AMS Device Manager for instrument commissioning, alert monitoring, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform or witness custody transfer metering tasks per site procedures.
• Update monthly Variance Report and annual Volumetric Control Report.
• Maintain documentation in D2, including meter calibrations and test equipment certifications.
• Ensure PM compliance, scheduling deferrals, discrepancies and deviations are reported.
• Track custody meter correction factors for contract compliance.
• Support custody transfer meter PM/witnessing activities per contractual requirements.
• Maintain custody metering program and documentation in D2.
• Ensure third party maintenance protocols are followed during calibration/verification.
• Participate in audits and development/update of measurement procedures.
• Provide safety guidance for use of measurement equipment and procedures.
• Update metering exposure analysis within the Volumetric Control Plan.

Skills

Custody transfer metering

Emerson AMS Device Manager

Meter proving/calibration

Flow measurement equipment

Documentation & compliance

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

D2 documentation system

SAP notifications

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

The Measurement Technician is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of custody transfer metering systems across the site. This includes verifying both company-owned and third-party meters, maintaining required documentation, and supporting compliance with the Global Volumetric Control Standard and site procedures. The role also contributes to broader instrumentation and condition monitoring efforts.

A Day in the Life

• Perform / Witness custody transfer metering tasks
• Update monthly Variance Report and annual Volumetric Control Report per site procedure
• Update and archive documentation electronically in D2, which includes meter calibrations, metering correction factors, test equipment certifications, and required reports
• Ensure PM compliance / scheduling deferrals, discrepancies, and deviations are reported in a timely manner per site procedure
• Track and trend the custody meter correction factors to verify compliance with tolerable variations per contracts
• Serves as the primary support representative for custody transfer meter PM/witnessing activities per contractual requirements
• Maintains custody metering program and documentation in D2
• Ensures third party maintenance protocols are available and followed during calibration / verification activities
• Participates in company and regulatory audits and other requests
• Participates in the development/update of measurement procedures and compliance requirements for custody transfer meters in the program as required
• Provides support to personnel on the safe usage of measurement equipment and compliance with procedures
• Maintains and updates pipeline and meter location schematic and assists with updates to the metering exposure analysis as part of the site Volumetric Control Plan in compliance with corporate standard and site procedure
• Reports deviations and tracks resolution efforts for custody transfer meter compliance issues per site procedure
• Monitor AMS Device Manager systems for instrument and valve diagnostic alerts, identify potential reliability risks, and initiate corrective actions to prevent equipment failures.
• Create, prioritize, and track AMS-generated SAP notifications, ensuring issues are properly documented, communicated, and resolved in accordance with site reliability and maintenance processes.
• Maintain and optimize AMS alert configurations, analyze device health trends, and provide technical support and troubleshooting guidance to improve instrument reliability and operational performance.

You Bring This Value

• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the operation and calibration of flow measurement equipment and instrumentation
• Technical knowledge and experience with meter proving/calibration, equipment maintenance, flow computers, meter programming and density determinations
• Proficient in Emerson AMS Device Manager for instrument commissioning, alert monitoring, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of smart instrumentation.

Competencies

• Commitment to GoalZERO
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• Self-motivation and high initiative
• Good computing skillsExperience using Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word and Excel)

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.

Competencies

• 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

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• Drive Innovation
• Grow Capabilities
• Promote Inclusion
• Motivational Fit
• Technical Skills
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