LyondellBasell · 2 days ago
Machinery Engineer
La Porte, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expLyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. The Machinery Engineer role involves supporting plant operation, maintenance, and reliability of turbomachinery, implementing reliability best practices, and collaborating with various technical groups to enhance plant performance.
ChemicalFuelManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Hiring Manager
LaDaja Below
Responsibilities
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 problems related to turbomachinery
Consult with peers at the site and across the company
Serve as a resource and conduit to share machinery best practices and leverage operating improvement opportunities across the site and company
Provide technical support/expertise in the design and installation stages of projects for new assets and modification of existing assets to minimize life cycle cost and maximize asset availability of machinery
Participate in the development of design and installation specifications and commissioning plans for machinery
Participate in the development of criteria for and evaluation of equipment and technical MRO suppliers and technical maintenance service providers
Develop acceptance tests and inspection criteria
Maintain awareness of emerging technology, assessing applicability to improve reliability and performance, or to reduce maintenance cost of machinery
Lead or participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis
Apply value analysis to repair/replace, repair/redesign and make/buy decisions for machinery
Provide technical support to production, maintenance, project, and process engineering groups for machinery issues
Provide technical support for the development of routine and turnaround overhaul repair scope for machinery
Manage risk to the achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives in the areas of environmental health and safety, asset capability, quality, and production
Support and mentor other mechanical engineers, machinery specialists, and machinery condition monitoring analysts in the day to day resolution of machinery issues
Ensure consistent adherence to site machinery workflow processes
Systematically define, design, develop, monitor, and refine an asset maintenance plan for machinery that includes: Value-added preventive maintenance tasks Effective utilization of predictive methodologies to identify and isolate inherent reliability problems
Qualification
Required
Strong commitment to safety
A high level of personal integrity
Dedication to conducting business in an ethical way
Preferred
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering with typically 8 years relevant experience in the refining, petrochemical, chemical process, or power generation industries is preferred
Strong interpersonal leadership skills are critical due to the requirement for effective communication of complex issues across the organization as well as for mentoring and consensus building
Strong working knowledge and proficiency in turbomachinery system design, commissioning, maintenance, and operation (including pumps, compressors, steam turbines, gearboxes, mechanical seals, and support systems)
Applicable standards for machinery (i.e. API, ANSI, ISO)
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)
Benefits
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 or office, such as at a home office with managerial approval.
Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life and Retirement Programs: Our comprehensive programs are aligned with local practices.
6% LYB match on 401(k) contribution
5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual
Comprehensive Well-being Benefits: Programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social health, ensuring you receive the care you need, when you need it.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: The LYB ESPP offers a 10% discount on LYB stock for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and US.
Educational Assistance Program: To encourage self-development by providing financial aid for approved educational activities voluntarily undertaken by employees.
Bravo Rewards Program: Recognizing outstanding employee contributions.
Robust Medical and Life Insurance Packages: Offering a variety of coverage options to meet individual needs.
Professional Development: Opportunities to learn and grow through training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team building activities.
Competitive Vacation Policies: Generous annual leave to support your work-life balance.
Global Adoption Policy: Support for employees expanding their families.
Matching Gifts Program: Enhance the impact of your charitable contributions to qualified organizations.
Company
LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell is a petrochemical producer..
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$3.25B2025-11-10Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2025-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Peter Vanacker
Chief Executive Officer
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