Lead, Technical (Olefins)

LyondellBasell Industries
United States, Louisiana, Westlake
4101 Louisiana 108 (Show on map)
Jun 02, 2025
LyondellBasellis a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-yearlegacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietaryMoReTecrecycling 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'readdressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society. Basic Function The position as Technical Lead Olefins is responsible and accountable for providing tactical and strategic support to a word scale Polyolefins production site. The position leads a team of process engineers providing technical guidance, continuous improvement and troubleshooting expertise to the Operations department responsible for the efficient and safe operation of a world scale Ethane Cracker. This position requires daily interaction with Operations, HSE, Process Controls, Maintenance and Reliability personnel to drive overall improvements. This role will lead the planning and design of long-range capital projects to overcome process constraints, resolve reliability challenges and comply with environmental regulations. This will include defining scope, providing front-end-loading and incorporating process knowledge during engineering phases. This role will also advise on initiatives to maintain a competitive advantage, inputs to the site asset strategy and closing gaps identified in industry benchmark studies. The Technical Lead provides leadership, development, and coaching to direct reports to achieve business results, create value, and optimize the site. This position reports to the Site Technical Manager. #LI-RJ1 Roles & Responsibilities Advocates and drive improvements in safety and environmental performance. Participates, leads, and implements local, regional, and corporate initiatives. Sets clear performance expectations, coach, and mentor technical personnel. Understands the importance and appropriate utilization of teams and teamwork in achieving business objectives; foster teamwork and collaboration; demonstrate ability to mold and build team spirit, working relationships, and decision-making processes required in a dynamic and competitive business environment. Supports gap closure and continuous improvement activities by providing technical expertise, engineering calculations, and justifications for new projects and participating in capital, expense and special project scope development, execution, support, and training. Develops and maintain a Long-Range Capital plan for the Utility operating units. Collaborates with Operations to identify new opportunities to remove constraints to maximize on stream time and profitability while ensuring safe, environmentally complaint, reliable operations. Provides technical expertise during troubleshooting, turnarounds, startups, shutdowns, catalyst changes and other non-routine unit activities. Reviews engineering calculations to quantify environmental and releases. Balance day-to-day operational priorities with long term strategic objectives to ensure alignment with company goals. Determines causes of deviations in quality, capacity, yield, and energy consumption Leads and/or engage in efforts to build a strong LyondellBasell brand through community service. Min. Qualifications Education and Work Experience Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (Chemical Engineer preferred) with 8+ years of chemical plant or refinery operations experience, or equivalent education and/or experience in chemical or refinery industry Previous supervisory and/or leadership experience is preferred Preferred Qualifications Two years of experience working in an Olefins chemical facility Languages English, additional language preferred Competencies Build Partnerships Deliver Results Drive Innovation Grow Capabilities Promote Inclusion Motivational Fit Technical Skills Learn more about our benefits:Benefits/Health & Welfare \| LyondellBasell Stay Connected! 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