I&E Technician, Maintenance
Chaney, Clinton County, Iowa, USA
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic -
Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
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 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.
This position provides electrical, instrument and analyzer inspection and optimization/repair activities in compliance with applicable national and regional codes, standards and regulations to maintain plant on-stream time while increasing plant reliability. Maintenance activities must be performed safely and efficiently to high quality standards in a multi‑craft environment.
A Day in the Life- 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 480 V.
- Complex control relay and PLC logic problems.
- Control valves and associated component problems.
- Complex instrumented control and indicating loops for 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.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and diagrams.
- Basic computer software and hardware familiarity.
- Experience with electrical/instrumentation/analyzer diagnostic test and measurement tools.
- Skill in basic mathematics including first‑level algebra.
- Good communication skills.
- High commitment to the craft, willingness 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; ability to perform under adverse conditions such as heavy lifting, cramped working conditions, extremes in weather, confined spaces, elevated heights and noisy areas.
- Strong analytical skills, electro‑mechanical aptitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others to solve complex instrumentation, electrical, and process problems.
- Desire to share knowledge and experience, self‑motivated, and a commitment to achieving superior technical and interpersonal outcomes.
- Associate degree in instrumentation or electrical is preferred.
- Five years of hands‑on electrical and instrumentation maintenance experience in a chemical or oil refining environment.
- 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.
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, such as a home office with managerial approval. - Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life, and Retirement Programs aligned with local practices.
- 6 % LYB match on 401(k) contributions.
- 5 % LYB cash balance pension plan accrual.
- Comprehens…
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