Machinery Engineer

Lyondell Basell is a global leader in the chemical industry, building sustainable solutions such as the proprietary Mo Re Tec  recycling technology and high‑quality products for transportation, food safety, clean water, and health care. The company prioritises diversity, equity and inclusion and is committed to reducing plastic waste, taking climate action and supporting thriving communities while delivering value to customers and investors.

Mechanical engineer in the LaPorte Reliability Group supporting plant operation, maintenance and reliability of turbo machinery. The role involves developing and optimizing preventive and predictive maintenance tasks, supporting maintenance activities, and collaborating with process engineering, maintenance, capital project teams, corporate technical networks, peers and vendors/suppliers to improve plant reliability and performance.

• Lead development of long‑range plan for unit machinery upgrades, overhauls, and overall equipment strategy.
• Apply data‑analysis techniques to develop engineering solutions to repetitive failures and other turbo machinery‑related problems.
• Consult with peers at the site and across the company.
• Serve as a resource and conduit to share best practices and leverage improvement opportunities across the site and company.
• Provide technical support/expertise during design and installation of new assets and modifications of existing assets to minimise life‑cycle cost and maximise asset availability.
• Participate in development of design and installation specifications, commissioning plans and acceptance tests for machinery.
• Develop and evaluate equipment and technical MRO suppliers and maintenance service providers.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technology and assess applicability to improve reliability, performance or reduce maintenance cost.
• Lead or participate in incident investigations and root‑cause analysis.
• Apply value analysis to decisions on repair/replace, repair/redesign and make/buy.
• Provide technical support to production, maintenance, project and process engineering groups.
• Contribute to routine and turnaround overhaul repair scope for machinery.
• Manage risk to achieve the organization’s strategic objectives in environmental health and safety, asset capability, quality and production.
• Support and mentor other mechanical engineers, machinery specialists and condition monitoring analysts.
• Ensure consistent adherence to site machinery workflow processes.
• Define, develop, monitor and refine an asset maintenance plan that includes value‑added preventive tasks and effective predictive methodologies.
• Identify and isolate inherent reliability problems.

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Typically 8 years of relevant experience in refining, petrochemical, chemical process or power generation.
• Strong interpersonal leadership skills and the ability to communicate complex issues across the organization, mentor and build consensus.
• Understanding of business drivers, change management, reliability processes and maintenance workflow.
• Proficiency in turbo machinery system design, commissioning, maintenance and operation (pumps, compressors, steam turbines, gearboxes, mechanical seals and support systems).
• Knowledge of applicable standards (API, ANSI, ISO).
• Experience with predictive and preventive maintenance of machinery.
• Vibration monitoring, analysis and diagnostics – Level II or higher certification through the Vibration Institute preferred.
• Equipment troubleshooting and root‑cause failure analysis.
• Ability to apply computer software tools (SAP, Microsoft Office, Meridium).
• Strong commitment to safety, personal integrity and ethical conduct.

Lyondell Basell offers a competitive total compensation package and a range of benefits to eligible employees.

• Workplace Flexibility: up to two remote work days per week at an approved location.
• Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life and Retirement Programs local to each region.
• 6 % 401(k) match and 5 % cash‑balance pension plan accrual.
• Well‑being Benefits: programs supporting physical, mental, financial and social health.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 10 % discount on LYB stock (eligible employees in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and the U.S.).
• Educational Assistance Program for approved educational activities.
• Bravo Rewards Program recognizing outstanding employee contributions.
• Comprehensive Medical and Life Insurance Packages.
• Professional Development opportunities: training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Generous Vacation Policies.
• Global Adoption Policy supporting employees expanding their families.
• Matching Gifts Program for charitable contributions.

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