Specialist, Operations AA

Come Join an Inclusive Team

The Process Specialist is accountable for providing technical support for the daily operation of the Acetic Acid unit. The individual will manage the daily production activities for plant process units and will define operation problems and promote solutions. The individual will primarily focus on the issues affecting safety, environmental compliance, plant reliability, quality, productivity and maintenance priorities.

A Day in the Life

•    Assists the FLS in directing the daily activities in the process units. Issues daily process unit operating instructions.
•    Tracks unit production status to ensure production requirements are met in order to meet the needs of the business organization.
•    Interfaces with the Business Group, Manufacturing and Production planning as necessary to discuss plant operation, production and business needs.
•    Audits the production units daily and provide assistance to Operations personnel as necessary to maximize quality yield, plant reliability and production rate in support of operational goals.
•    Monitors, investigates and tabulates reasons for unit downtime, unit and equipment failures or upsets, and low production rates in order to provide information for plant operating reports.
•    Works closely with the Production/Process Engineers to solve operational issues.
•    Sets unit priorities on maintenance work to be accomplished and works with the PMC and Maintenance Supervision to accomplish the daily maintenance initiatives within the unit.
•    Determines root causes and issue technical solutions as necessary to support Operational and Maintenance goals for unit quality, reliability and production rates; thereby, maximizing plant profitability.
•    Champion of Operating Discipline: audits round sheets, logs, and provides feedback to FLS’s and technicians.
•    Ensures the unit housekeeping standards are maintained within the area.
•    Assists operating technicians in developing and approving startup/shutdown procedures. Evaluate and improve existing procedures and develop new procedures as necessary to maximize plant HSE performance, quality, yield, and profitability.
•    Updates Standard Operating Procedures, Normal Operating Ranges, and Safe Operating Conditions in support of the plant's Process Safety Management effort.
•    Works with Process/Production Engineering to ensure Operating Manuals are accurate and up to date.
•    Guides the Training Department by emphasizing key operating practices on a daily basis and by participating in formal training to improve employee effectiveness.
•    Assists in the planning of the turnaround schedule as to scope of work to be due in the unit. Ensures compliance of applicable safety, environmental rules, policies and procedures.
•    Mentors new Production and Process engineers as well as new operating technicians while in the respective unit.
•    Promotes the safety of the plant. Participates in plant safety programs as necessary.
•    Participates in Process Hazard Analyses and Incident Investigations. Incorporate sound safety and environmental principles in all operational and maintenance job activities to support the plant safety goal of achieving 0.0 TRIR and to ensure environmental compliance.
•    Coordinates equipment outages to optimize timing, scope, downtime, and cost.
•    Assists in Management Of Change processes. Ensures compliance with quality standards.

You Bring This Value

•    Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in plant operations
•    Thorough technical understanding of plant chemical processes and unit operations
•    Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
•    Must be highly motivated and solution oriented
•    This position supports the shift organization in a 24 hour, 365 day per year operation.
•    Good computer skills are required, including Microsoft Office Suite experience and SAP knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications
•    Leadership experience in project management, system improvements, step-up FLS or PMC experience a plus. 
•    Acetic Acid operating experience.

What We Offer

LyondellBasell is proud to provide a competitive total compensation package designed to reward excellence and support the well-being of our employees. Our Total Rewards package includes equitable and market-competitive base pay as well as locally relevant incentives, fostering a culture of pay-for-performance that recognizes both individual and company achievements.

We extend the following benefits to *eligible employees:

• 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.

*Eligibility for certain benefits and rewards programs will vary based on your job status, work location and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement and may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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