Global Manager, Reliability

Come Join an Inclusive Team

The Global Reliability Manager is part of the Global Asset Integrity and Turnaround (GAIT) team and serves as the Global Process Owner for the Reliability Excellence Model.  This role provides a challenging, growth opportunity for a leader in a key performance area for LYB by leading strategic initiatives to enhance reliability performance across the global manufacturing footprint. This role drives the implementation of best-in-class reliability practices, supports capital projects with RAM analysis, and partners with site teams to develop and execute reliability and maintenance strategies aligned with business objectives.

The incumbent will lead a global team of reliability engineers, facilitate cross-functional collaboration with equipment experts, technical networks, and process owners, and champion continuous improvement through data-driven insights and industry benchmarking. An individual who thrives on innovation, collaboration and wants their expertise to make a real difference at a global level would excel in this role. 

A Day in the Life

Builds Partnerships/Strategic Leadership
•    Lead the development and deployment of the Reliability Excellence Model across global sites
•    Serve as the Reliability Global Process Owner, aligning reliability strategies with corporate goals
•    Partner with site leadership to build and implement reliability and maintenance strategies that optimize performance and cost

Deliver results
•    Analyze reliability, maintenance, and process safety data to identify systemic improvement opportunities; partner with key stakeholders to implement strategies and tactics derived through this analysis 
•    Support capital projects with RAM modeling and asset management strategy development
Grow Capabilities/Cross-Functional Collaboration
•    Engage with GAIT equipment experts, Technical Networks, and site teams to identify and address company-wide reliability trends
•    Lead the Reliability Technical Network to promote knowledge sharing and standardization
•    Collaborate with IT teams to evaluate and implement core reliability and maintenance tools, ensuring future readiness and obsolescence planning
Governance & Standards
•    Develop standards and practices to support the Global Asset Integrity Standard (GAIS)
•    Lead GAIS OE audits to capture and disseminate best practices
Drive Innovation/Industry Engagement
•    Represent LyondellBasell in industry organizations (e.g., SMRP, AFPM, IBR) to benchmark practices and stay abreast of emerging technologies
•    Research and recommend innovative tools and techniques to improve business performance

You Bring This Value

Education
•    BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil or Electrical, preferred)
Work Experience 
•    Minimum 15 years in maintenance and/or reliability engineering within refining, petrochemical, or chemical process industries
•    Proven experience leading technical teams and driving cross-functional initiatives, preferably in Manufacturing leadership roles
•    Solid understanding of reliability methodologies: RCM, FMEA, RAM Modeling, RCA, Six Sigma, Reliability Growth Analysis
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
•    Influential leadership across all organizational levels
•    Effective presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
•    Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%

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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