I&E Technician, Maintenance

Lyondell Basell 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 proprietary Mo Re Tecrecycling  technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high‑quality, 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, our communities 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.

This position provides electrical, instrument and analyzer inspection and optimization/repair activities in compliance with applicable national and regional codes, standards and regulations in order to maintain plant on‑stream time while increasing plant reliability. Maintenance activities must be performed safely and efficiently to high quality standards. The technician must be able to function at a high level in a multi‑craft environment.

• Use proactive Hazard Recognition techniques to work safely at all times and actively support the plant safety process.
• Follow and know the plant policies and procedures.
• Be available to work overtime and duty weeks.
• Have strong analytical skills to systematically troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment and instrumentation including:
  • AC and DC motor circuits, up to and including the motor and drive
  • Lighting and electrical circuits up to 480V
  • Complex control relay and PLC logic problems
  • Control valves and associated component problems
  • Complex instrumented control and indicating loops (pressure, flow, temperature, differential pressure, level and volume)
  • Electrical power distribution systems using the proper tools and safe work practices
  • Communication and alarm systems
• Perform routine electrical construction tasks for equipment installation and commissioning.
• Calibrate and configure pneumatic and smart electronic instruments.

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to read electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Basic computer software and hardware familiarity.
• Experienced with electrical, instrumentation and analyzer diagnostic test and measurement tools.
• Skilled in basic mathematics including first‑level algebra.
• Good communication skills.
• High commitment to the craft, willing to learn and accept new challenges.
• Self‑starter and capable of leading formal or informal work groups.
• Knowledgeable on safe use of various hand and power tools; able to perform under adverse conditions such as heavy lifting, cramped working conditions, extremes in weather conditions, confined spaces, elevated heights and noisy areas.
• Successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a strong electro‑mechanical aptitude and a willingness to work cooperatively with others in order to solve complex instrumentation, electrical and process problems and build mutually beneficial work groups.
• Other personal qualities essential for success include a desire to share knowledge and experience, self‑motivation, seeking and accepting accountability for individual actions and a desire to achieve superior technical and interpersonal outcomes.

• An associate degree in instrumentation or electrical is preferred.
• 5 years of hands‑on electrical and instrumentation maintenance experience in chemical or oil refining.
• NCCER instrumentation or electrical certification is preferred.

Lyondell Basell 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.

• Workplace Flexibility:
  The Company’s Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible…