LyondellBasell · 1 day ago
Site Analyst, LKO/LPO & Data Analytics
Houston, TX, US, 77056
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 Olefins Optimization group is seeking an experienced site analyst responsible for developing and communicating weekly economic operating plans to optimize olefin assets and serving as the primary interface between various groups and site personnel.
ChemicalFuelManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Develops weekly site plans to maximize the value of the olefin’s assets relative to site and business constraints
Understands and communicates the objectives and drivers of the global and site specific Olefins plans. This includes:
Feedstock and product market information (price and supply/demand)
Enterprise manufacturing information
Communicates and explains the plan, drivers and objectives to all departments and levels at the site
Supports Gulf Coast Feedstock Commercial Manager as needed on the respective commercial interfaces
Utilizes fundamental chemical engineering principles and knowledge of olefins process technology to use and maintain the site planning model
Works with the Feedstock Commercial Managers and Olefins Operations to determine the optimal plant feedstock schedule that maximizes throughput and profitability that is consistent with plan constraints
Represents sites during the planning process, providing constraints and scenarios for evaluation and feedback on results
Works with Manufacturing (operations, technical and maintenance) and Pipeline (logistics and storage) to define the plant constraints on a daily basis. Works with appropriate individuals to develop options and economics to get around the constraints
Performs engineering evaluations and designs that will improve site profitability. Fully engaged with site process engineering staffs to develop projects
Leads inventory and logistic planning for TAs and economic justification for all level of PG projects
Monitors and coordinates information to ensure sites operate to schedule and plan values to maximize profitability. Identify, value, and prioritize opportunities for improvement. Work with Manufacturing, Customer Supply Chain, Sales, Raw Material Supply, Business and Marketing to implement
Assists site technical organizations to quantify lost site opportunities for Corpus Christi and identify and implement gap closure initiatives to improve asset profitability
Assists site operations organization to optimally plan maintenance activities to maximize production
Monitors APC systems for performance and direction consistent with the global plan
Compares actual plant operations to LP model estimates so that model enhancements can be identified and prioritized
Monitor and understand performance vs. related industry benchmarks and aggressively identify and implement value based decisions to ensure company plans or processes are not disadvantaged relative to the competition / industry averages
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
Minimum of 8 years' experience involving one or more of the following: manufacturing, business planning and analysis, supply chain, business management or sales
Position level is dependent on individual's depth and breadth of experience
Excellent communication skills across functional areas to ensure understanding, alignment and synchronization of the operating plan
Must be highly motivated with strong problem-solving skills to lead / influence and impact decisions, with minimal direct supervision
Must have advanced simulation skills to maintain and execute optimization models
Incorporate systemic thinking into the detailed responsibilities associated with supply and demand planning, understanding and utilizing impacts and opportunities across the entire system
Preferred
Preference given to Chemical Engineer with Olefins unit manufacturing experience
Company
LyondellBasell
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$3.25B2025-11-10Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2025-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
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