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Junior Electrical & Instrument Engineer (NewCo)

Location: 

Urmston, GB, M31 4AJ

Req ID:  89534
Facility:  Carrington-530
Department:  Electrical
Division:  Olefins and Polyolefins, Refining

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come.  LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

 

In June 2025, LYB announced entering into an agreement and exclusive negotiations for the sale of four olefins & polyolefins sites and the associated business in Europe. The sites to be sold are located in Berre (France), Münchsmünster (Germany), Carrington (UK), and Tarragona (Spain). The sites together represent a scaled olefins and polyolefins platform strategically located in proximity to a longstanding customer base and with access and connectivity to key infrastructure.
Closing of the proposed transaction is currently expected in the first half of 2026. From the start, the new company will be a scaled leader in European Olefins & Polyolefins. Powered by strategically located assets, a diverse product portfolio, and operational excellence, it aims to transform the business, fostering an agile, entrepreneurial culture where fast decision-making and hands-on collaboration drive transformation and growth.

Are you ready?

You will be crucial to a successful transition and, when the sale is closed, success of the new company. You will become part of a new dynamic organization with around 1,800 employees, headquarters in Rotterdam and production sites in France, Germany, UK and Spain with a strong focus on customer excellence.

 

Come Join an Inclusive Team

The Junior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer supports the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of Electrical and Instrumentation systems at Carrington. The role focuses on ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation of plant equipment while assisting Senior Engineers in project execution and technical problem solving and supporting the production plant with day to day issues. 

A Day in the Life

 

Engineering & Design Support

 

  • Assist in developing and updating E&I Engineering deliverables, including Single line Diagrams, Loop Drawings, Wiring Diagrams and Cable schedules & P&ID’s and Instrument Location Plans.
  • Prepare Equipment databases, specifications and material requisitions.
  • Support the evaluation and selection of instruments, analysers, control devices and electrical equipment suitable for hazardous areas (ATEX etc.).
  • Review vendor drawings and technical documentation under supervision.

 

Project Execution

 

  • Support E and I Engineering activities for all MOC related plant modifications etc.
  • Assist in preparing work packs, method statement and risk assessments as and where necessary.
  • Co-ordinate with procurement, project/construction teams and contractors to ensure timely delivery of all project related materials and equipment.
  • When required participate in both Factory Acceptance and Site Acceptance Testing to support project delivery.

 

Installation Testing & Commissioning

 

  • Assist with field installation checks, ensuring compliance with drawings, standards and safety requirements.
  • Support loop checks, calibration, functional logic/safeguarding testing and commissioning of instruments, control systems and electrical equipment.
  • Document test results and prepare commissioning reports.

 

Operations & Maintenance Support

 

  • Participate in routine inspections and preventative maintenance of both electrical and instrument systems to ensure compliance/license to operate activities (M6 Inspections). 
  • Assist in troubleshooting issues related to: PLC’s, DCS and SCADA systems. Field instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, level). Motors, MCC’s VFD’s and Power Distribution Equipment.
  • Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

 

Compliance, Safety & Industry Standards

 

  • Ensure all work complies with relevant industry standards, and company engineering practices.
  • Follow all electrical safety procedures on site, including lock out/tag out and hazardous area requirements.
  • Where required participate in HAZOP’s, safety reviews and toolbox talks.

 

Documentation & Reporting

 

  • Maintain accurate Engineering records, test reports and Project documentation.
  • Update asset Registers, instrument databases and maintenance logs.
  • Support where required, the preparation of technical reports and presentations.

 

Collaboration & Continuous Learning

 

  • Work closely with Senior Engineers, Operations, Maintenance and HSE teams.
  • Engage in on-going training to develop technical competencies in E&I Engineering.
  • Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives and Reliability enhancement projects.

You Bring This Value

 

Education:

  • Engineering degree
  • Chartered Engineer and member of recognised professional institution (preferred)

 

Work Experience: 

  • 5 years or more experience in a similar top tier COMAH environment
  • Previous experience in both Electrical & Instrument Engineering an advantage

 

Licenses & Certifications:

  • TUV Functional Safety Engineer (preferred)
  • Ex 12 Designers: Design of intrinsically safe electrical equipment installations in explosive atomospheres (preferred)
  • ATEX Responsible Person. CompEx 01-06 (preferred)

 

Languages:

  • Fluency in written and oral English essential.

Competencies

Grow Capabilities:

  • Utilise good leadership skills with demonstrated ability to influence/motivate people towards common goals and objectives.

 

Build Partnerships:

  • Able to work on your own or as part of a team. Developing and leveraging relationships with all levels of the organisation.

 

Deliver Results: 

  • Executing plans and work to ensure strategic priorities yield measurable results & safe outcomes.

 

Drive Innovation: 

  • Challenges current thinking & generates novel solutions and impactful improvements. 

What We Offer

We offer an attractive compensation package, which includes participation in the Company’s discretionary short-term incentive (bonus) programme. Currently, the full-year target bonus for this position is 10% of base salary.
The holiday entitlement is 25 days/annum plus bank holidays.
We offer membership of the Company Defined Contribution Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 10% matching double employee contributions.
We also offer Private Healthcare, Group Life & Income Protection insurances, a Health Cash Plan and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
Working hours 37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday. 

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Regulatory Disclosure

  • The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. 

 

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