LyondellBasell · 17 hours ago
Manager, Polymers Technical
La Porte, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expLyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. This role involves providing leadership and development to the Polymers Technical Team, collaborating with Operations to optimize performance and support strategic projects for unit reliability and quality.
ChemicalFuelManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Operations to identify new opportunities to remove constraints to maximize on-stream time and profitability while minimizing business impact and ensuring safe and reliable operation
Analyze complex operating challenges and collaborate to provide recommendations to improve performance
Provide leadership during troubleshooting, outages/turnarounds, startups and shutdowns
Support evaluation of existing Product wheel for each unit to recommend adding potential new grades
Contribute in cross-functional Team environment and establish strong business relationships with onsite and global resources to deliver results
Set clear performance expectations and coach and mentor Technical personnel
Utilize benchmarking data to propose gap closure initiatives to maintain competitive advantage
Support capital, expense and special project scope development, execution, start-up support and training
Collaboration with Global Polymers Process Engineering and R&D
Support Management of change process (MOC/PSSR)
Develop and maintain a Long-Range Capital plan for the Polymers operating units
Lead Polymers Value Enhancement Program
Collaborate with the business team to create, plan, organize and execute short- and long-term range objectives to ensure continued site and business alignment
Benchmark and develop a gap closure plan to drive units to 'Best Achievable' performance
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering
A minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in the chemical process industries
Previous leadership experience is required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
Preferred experience in Polymers
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$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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