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This may include participation in site reliability teams\nParticipates on committees dealing with investigations, policy and procedure development, and improving the work place environment\nEnsures all work is completed in compliance with NFPA 70 and 70E\nReports proper amount of post job data in the proper system such as Work Order as found / as left, Plan Improvement Feedback, Job Confirmation, etc.\nAbility to read and interpret electrical drawings such as Loop sheets ,P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and schematics\nDesire to work in a team environment and contributes to team by accomplishing individual and team tasks\nWillingness to work across craft lines and multi-craft with other disciplines as needed\nWillingness to flex to other crews as needed to meet schedule requirements\nAbility to work flexible work hours, including overtime, call outs and shift as needed\nWillingness to rotate job assignments as well as perform other tasks as requested by supervision\nDesire for excellence and continual improvement as an individual and for the team\nDesire to safely perform essential job functions\nWillingness to be flexible with job responsibilities, learn new skills, take on challenges & seek information from others\nYou Bring This Value\nEducation and Work Experience\nHigh School Diploma (or equivalent)\nMinimum qualifications and experience are preferred to be a one of the following:Degree through recognized Trade School, Certification (NCCER, NICET, NETA, ISA, Relevant Military) or Equivalent and 3 years’ relevant experience\nOr Associate’s Degree in discipline and 2 years’ experience\nOr Bachelor’s Degree in Discipline and 1 year of experience\n\nProven experience as a Maintenance Technician with knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods is preferred\nLanguages English, additional language preferred\nOther skills\nComputer skills (i.e. Typing, SAP knowledge, etc.)\nStrong analytical, problem solving and planning skills\nHigh personal motivation and ability to work independently and as a team\nAbility to troubleshoot equipment issues, independently or through a team process\nStrong oral and written communication skills to interact with peers and production personnel\nWhat We Offer\nCompetencies\nDrive Innovation\nTechnical Skills\nGrow Capabilities\nPromote Inclusion\nMotivational Fit\nBuild Partnerships\nDeliver Results\nLearn more about our benefits: Benefits/Health & Welfare | LyondellBasell\nStay Connected!\nVisit our LYB Website\nFollow us on LinkedIn and Instagram\nLike us on Facebook\nSubscribe to our YouTube channelLyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.\nLYB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. 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