Technician, Maintenance; Mechanical

Position: Technician, Maintenance (Mechanical)
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'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.

Come Join an Inclusive Team
Lyondell Basell is searching for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for our High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) manufacturing facility located near Victoria, TX. Mechanical Maintenance Technicians are tasked to apply their mechanical expertise daily to provide mechanical repairs, perform preventative maintenance and reliability improvements on plant equipment and piping to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the site's production line, and to increase plant on-stream time and reduced operating costs.

This is accomplished by executing assigned work according to plan and schedule, noting any job plan deviations, and providing input on improvement opportunities.

A Day in the Life
Accountable for personal safety, the safety of co-workers, and promoting a safe work environment; responsible for carrying out all work activities in compliance with federal and state environmental regulations

Promote an environment in which everyone is treated with respect

Provide technical expertise to assist in the installation, acceptance testing, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of unit mechanical equipment

Execute Scheduled Work By:

Reviewing assigned job scopes for completeness and understanding

Acquiring all necessary parts, tools, and instructions prior to starting the job to maximize work efficiency

Following all necessary safety procedures and practices to isolate, clear, and work on plant equipment

Ensuring work is completed per company and industry standards

Working with equipment owner to complete task in a safe and timely manner

Updating supervisor on job progress and any problems encountered in completing the defined scope of work Completing all documentation using a computerized maintenance management system

Respond to tasks as directed by maintenance supervision with the appropriate sense of urgency to minimize impact to process units

You Bring This Value
High school diploma or GEDMust possess good verbal and written communication skills

Must be willing and able to provide overtime coverage and work occasional call-outs, and work shifts including weekends and holidays if needed

Must be able to work with hazardous and/or flammable chemicals (with proper safety precautions, training, and equipment)
Willing to work around and/or manually interact with heavy equipment

Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time, perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting (up to 50 pounds), and be able to work in tight or confined spaces

Be able to work in extreme weather conditions, elevated heights (above 25 feet by climbing stairs and vertical ladders) and noisy areas

Must adhere to all rules and procedures and contribute to a team setting

Must complete tasks wearing required personal protective equipment which may include fire protective clothing, goggles, face shields, gloves, steel toe boots, hearing protection, respirators, etc.

Must be skilled in mathematics, including first-level Algebra Show a high commitment to their craft and willing to learn and accept new challenges

Self-starter and capable of leading formal or informal work groups

Working level experience in performing both conventional and laser alignments and in use of precision measuring tools

The candidate must have a working knowledge of equipment design and application for various types of…