Operations Technician - Corpus Christi

Operations Technician - Corpus Christi, TX

Location:

Corpus Christi, TX, US, 78410

Facility:
Corpus Christi Operations-Lyo

Department: CCO Production

Division:
Olefins and Polyolefins, and Trading

Lyondell Basellis 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 Mo Re Tec  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.

The Operations Technician is responsible for the monitoring and operation of plant process equipment used in the manufacturing process. The incumbent evaluates the unit’s operating status and performs troubleshooting of processes and equipment in order to maximize unit reliability and quality production. The incumbent documents various operating parameters and maintains communication with others inside and outside of their department. The incumbent also monitors maintenance activities and performs minor maintenance.

This position receives direction from a production supervisor and support from the process specialist, maintenance and technical personnel.

• Responsible for personal safety, the safety of co-workers and promoting a safe work environment; responsible for carrying out all work activities in compliance with state and federal environmental regulations.
• Performs their duties in adherence with Lyondell Basellprocedures, standards, and specifications.
• Takes personal leadership role in daily activities, task planning, incident investigations and work performance as they relate to the Lyondell Basell'skey focus areas of Safety, Environmental, Quality, Reliability, and Cost of operation.
• Responsible for gaining and maintaining process knowledge of the unit and process changes to the unit, to enable effective operation and detection of unusual process conditions; uses knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Responsible for taking ownership of the unit to ensure production rates and right-first-time results are maximized and to ensure the unit is maintained in proper operating condition.
• Responsible for taking readings, utilizing plant data/control systems and observing process conditions on a continual basis to maintain good control of the unit.
• Provides accurate and timely communication to co-workers, and works with other functions to improve individual and unit performance. Provides ideas, raises concerns, and promotes an environment in which everyone is treated with respect.
• Actively engage in safety meetings; identify opportunities and lead initiatives to continuously improve safety at the site.
• Responsible for identifying and leading improvements in technology at the site.
• Responsible for performing minor maintenance on equipment and enters SAP work notifications on equipment in need of maintenance.
• Responsible for placing systems in a safe condition for maintenance work, supporting maintenance activities and communicating status to the shift supervisor and coworkers.
• Expected to serve and participate on committees dealing with investigations, policy and procedure development and special groups designed to improve the work place environment.
• Participate in the training and…