IEA Planner

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.

Come Join an Inclusive Team

The Instrument/Electrical Planner position is a member of a dynamic team responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance functions at the Channelview manufacturing site. This position will be responsible for the planning of electrical equipment work and requires diverse instrumentation and electrical (I/E) knowledge. In this role, you will be responsible for developing planned job packages for I/E repair work and improvement projects based on priorities established by the PMC (Production Maintenance Coordinator). The ideal candidate will pay strong attention to detail and is committed to workplace safety.

A Day in the Life

Accountable for personal safety, the safety of co-workers and promoting a safe work environment.

Responsible for daily planning of work and the creation of equipment task lists for areas of responsibility.

Ensures adherence to the Maintenance and Operations Workflow Process (MOWP).

Works with the Purchasing Group to procure materials and services utilizing Outline Agreements where applicable.

Actively participates in planning and scheduling meetings.

Communicates with FLS (First Line Supervisors), Craft Supervision, Scheduler, Area I/E Specialist and Production Maintenance Coordinator to solicit feedback on job plans.

Assist in the creation and/or changes of equipment BOM’s.

Provides support for any site emergency maintenance issues during off-hours.

Reviews backlog and planner priorities list for duplicates.

Groups notifications together that can be planned and worked as a single order, optimizing utilization of resources.

Ensures plans are in place that meets the timing requirements of the process units.

Checks for understanding of scope through notification text and field walks.

Builds job plans that clearly show special instructions and required skill crafts and duration, specialty tools, equipment and reserved or crate purchase and requisitioning of third-party services.

Assembles job packages in preparation for job execution.

Utilize previous repair history, condition monitoring data and personnel feedback to ensure the appropriate scope of work is developed.

Participates in the identification and implementation of reliability driven improvements.

Ensures critical PM’s are planned and released prior to the scheduling date.

Ensures PHA (Process Hazard Analysis) findings, action items, and safety work orders are planned and released prior to scheduling date.

Ensures MOCs (Management of Change) are authorized prior to releasing jobs.

Assures I&E jobs meet the site standards.

Performs monthly reviews on their Planned vs Actual Cost/Hours.

Create job plans utilizing Equipment Task Lists.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Conducts field job walks to validate scope, identify execution risks, and improve estimate accuracy prior to work package development.

Ensures material, contractor, rental equipment, and third-party service readiness prior to schedule commitment.

Accountable for the quality, completeness, and execution readiness of assigned work packages prior to scheduling.

You Bring This Value

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an instrument/electrical/analyzer maintenance technician in a petrochemical or refining environment
• Attentive listening, good communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation), organization skills, and interpersonal skills
• Committed to quality and safety
• Must be self-motivated and customer oriented
• Strong computer skills in SAP, Windows applications, and E-mail
• Demonstrated proficiency in SAP PM, including work order planning, task list development, BOM maintenance, and labor estimating.
• Demonstrated ability to develop detailed maintenance work packages from field scope through execution.
• Working knowledge of maintenance planning best practices, backlog management, and work management processes in a petrochemical or refining environment.

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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