Technician, Pipeline Storage Terminal Operator

Location:

Markham, TX, US, 77456

Facility:
Markham Pipeline Ops-Lyo

Department: EPO Pipeline Operations MKO

Division:
Olefins and Polyolefins, and Trading

Lyondell Basell (LYB) is a leader in the global chemical industry. LYB develops high‑quality, innovative products for sustainable applications while placing high priority on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This role will be responsible for the monitoring and operation of process equipment used for the safe and reliable operation of the Markham, TX storage facility. The position reports to a shift supervisor and works collaboratively with operations, maintenance, and technical personnel.

• Execute operations and maintenance duties in accordance with company policies, standards, and procedures.
• Maintain personal and co‑worker safety and comply with all federal and state environmental regulations.
• Develop and retain process knowledge of the facility and adapt to process changes to detect unusual conditions; troubleshoot and resolve issues using this knowledge.
• Communicate accurately and timely with coworkers.
• Demonstrate personal leadership through task planning, incident investigations, and performance related to safety, environment, quality, reliability, and cost of operation.
• Own the facility to ensure product transportation and storage results are satisfied and maintain the site in proper operating condition.
• Record data readings, use plant data control systems, and continuously observe process conditions to maintain good control.
• Place systems in a safe condition for maintenance work, support maintenance activities, and communicate status to the facility supervisor and coworkers.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment and enter SAP work notifications for equipment requiring maintenance.
• Provide ideas, raise concerns, and collaborate with pipeline management, engineering, and maintenance to improve performance.
• Participate on committees for investigations, policy and procedure development, and workplace improvement.
• Evaluate facility operating status and troubleshoot process and equipment to ensure pipeline integrity and timely product transportation to customers, suppliers, and clients.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1–5 years of chemical plant experience.
• Experience or expertise in Process Safety, Operating Discipline, desktop/laptop computing, communications, basic flow and pressure design, and mechanical skills.
• Willingness to:
  • Work 12‑hour rotating shifts and provide overtime coverage.
  • Respond to facility call‑outs.
  • Work with hazardous and/or flammable chemicals with proper safety precautions, training, and equipment.
  • Work around and interact with heavy equipment.
  • Work outside year‑round under various weather conditions.
  • Stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
  • Enter tight or confined spaces.
  • Climb heights above 25 feet by stairs and vertical ladders.
• Other Requirements:
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with diverse cross‑functional groups.
  • Possess a working level knowledge of work permitting, process safety, and operating discipline.
  • Read and interpret common P&IDs, equipment drawings, and schematics.
  • Complete tasks wearing required personal protective equipment, including fire protective clothing, goggles, face shields, gloves, steel‑toe boots, hearing protection, respirators, etc.
  • Lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Pass pre‑placement testing, including a physical exam, drug screening, background check, and physical abilities assessment.
  • Mandatory participation in the Terminal Fire Response Team.

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