LyondellBasell · 5 days ago
Mechanical M&R Engineer
Pasadena, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$138K/yr - $207K/yr
5+ years expLyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. The Mechanical M&R Engineer position supports the Bayport Polymers Plant in Pasadena, TX, focusing on developing and improving asset maintenance strategies to enhance asset availability and lifecycle performance.
ChemicalFuelManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Systematically develop, monitor and continuously improve an asset maintenance strategy that ensures the asset will function as required and realize value throughout its life cycle. Task types include:
Predictive Maintenance or PdM (e.g., vibration analysis, oil analysis, pressure-volume analysis)
Preventive Maintenance or PM (e.g., scheduled overhauls)
Failure-finding (e.g., proof-testing of Machinery protection systems)
Corrective Maintenance (e.g., replacement work instructions, repair plans)
Ensure spare parts are held in sufficient quantity to appropriately manage asset unavailability risk
Lead or participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses (RCA)
Leverage learning from experience to continuously improve the asset maintenance strategy and LyondellBasell’s broader asset management systems
Participate in multi-disciplinary asset performance improvement teams
Apply data analysis techniques to develop engineering solutions to repetitive failures and other problems that adversely affect process safety, personnel safety, environmental, regulatory, operational and quality performance
Apply value analysis (e.g., life cycle cost analysis) to repair/replace, repair/redesign and make/buy decisions
Provide technical support/expertise within your discipline during the front-end engineering and design (FEED) and execution phases of capital projects to ensure newly-installed and modified assets realize value throughout their life cycle
Collaborate with peers at the site and across LyondellBasell
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 5 years relevant, proven experience in the refining, petrochemical, chemical process, or power generation industries
Strong interpersonal leadership skills
Exhibit an understanding of business drivers, management of change requirements, reliability processes and maintenance workflow
Proven, basic proficiency in the following areas: Industry codes and standards (e.g., API, ASME, ANSI), Stationary Equipment (heat exchangers, pressure vessels, piping, flange make-up), Machinery (e.g., pumps, steam turbines, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, blowers, gearboxes, extruders, pelletizers), Predictive and preventive maintenance (PdM and PM) practices commonly applied to Machinery and Stationary Equipment, Machinery diagnostics, trouble-shooting and repair, Component failure analysis, Reliability engineering concepts, Reliability data analysis techniques, Project management process (PMP), Application of computer software tools (SAP, Microsoft Office, AMS, Power BI)
Strong commitment to safety, a high level of personal integrity and dedication to conducting business in an ethical way
Preferred
Experience with extrusion equipment (e.g., extruders, pelletizers)
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..
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