High Voltage Electrician

High Voltage Electrician

Location:

Channelview, TX, US, 77530

Facility:
Channelview/North Ops-Lyo

Department: CVO
- High Voltage

Division:
Olefins and Polyolefins, Refining

Lyondell Basell 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 Mo Re Tec 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 are 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.

Typically, a minimum of 5 years of field experience as an electrical technician performing maintenance activities on high voltage electrical distribution power systems is required. This working environment requires contact with persons from all departments within the company, therefore the candidate must possess good interpersonal skills to facilitate team decisions.

The candidate should also have significant field experience and knowledge in the following areas:

• 138KV Substations (gas circuit breakers, air switches)
• Power transformers, (Power Factor Testing, Hi-Pot, Ductor, VLF, Tan Delta & Sweep Frequency)
• Protective relays (electromechanical, solid state, microprocessor, Pro Test, Protection Suite)
• Current and potential transformers, metering equipment
• 15KV plant distribution equipment (switch gear, vacuum and air magnetic circuit breakers, air switches)
• 5KV switch gear, vacuum & air magnetic circuit breakers, air switches, motor control centers
• 480-V switch gear, power circuit breakers, primary injection testing, motor control centers
• Backup generators
• Uninterruptible Power Systems
• Substation and UPS battery systems
• Must have high school diploma or GED equivalency
• Must be able to possess a valid TWIC Card
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language
• Must be willing and able to provide overtime coverage and to work plant call-outs
• Must be willing to work with hazardous and/or flammable chemicals (with proper safety precautions, training, and equipment)
• Must be willing to work around and/or manually interact with heavy equipment
• Must be willing and able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be willing and able to work in environments that require frequent bending, reaching, and lifting
• Must be willing and able to work in tight or confined spaces
• Must be willing and able to work at heights above 25 feet by climbing stairs and vertical ladders

Other Requirements:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a diverse set of cross functional groups
• Commitment to the high voltage craft while being willing to learn and accept new challenges
• Able to operate various types of equipment including hand, power, and machine tools
• Ability to read and interpret common P&'s, equipment drawings, and schematics
• Complete tasks wearing required personal protective equipment which may include fire protective clothing, goggles, face shields, gloves, steel toe boots, hearing protection, respirators, etc.

Ideal candidate will possess a two-year degree in electrical, electronics or engineering.

Preferred candidates will have an associate degree or higher, military electrical training and experience, and/or completed an electrical related apprenticeship.

Lyondell Basell 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:
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