LyondellBasell · 1 day ago
I&E Maintenance and Reliability Engineer
Pasadena, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. The I&E Maintenance and Reliability Engineer role focuses on implementing and improving asset maintenance strategies for Instrument, Electrical, and Analyzer assets to enhance their performance and lifecycle value.
EnergyChemical & MaterialsManufacturingChemicalFuelPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Systematically develop, monitor and continuously improve an IEA asset maintenance strategy that ensures Instrument, Electrical and Analyzer (IEA) assets function as required and realize value throughout their life cycles. Task types include:
Predictive Maintenance or PdM (e.g., AMS, PdMA)
Preventive Maintenance or PM (e.g., instrument calibration, control valve overhauls)
Failure-finding (e.g., proof-testing of safety-instrumented 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 Electrical or Nuclear Engineering with a minimum of 5 years relevant, proven experience in maintaining and improving IEA asset performance in the refining, petrochemical, chemical process, power generation or nuclear industries
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
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., IEEE, ISA, NFPA, NEC, NETA), Instrumentation and measurement technology, PLC programming and maintenance, Analyzers and sample systems, Low and medium voltage power distribution and control systems, Instrumentation diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair, Component failure analysis, Reliability engineering concepts, Reliability data analysis techniques, Project management process (PMP), Application of computer software (SAP, AMS, CONVAL, ExSILentia, Power BI)
Strong commitment to safety, a high level of personal integrity and dedication to conducting business in an ethical way
Preferred
Familiarity with IEC 61511
Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE) or TUV Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) certification
Independent protection layer (IPL) validation experience
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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$3.25B2025-11-10Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
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