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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.\nCome Join an Inclusive Team\nThe R&D Operations Specialist is accountable for providing leadership, training, safety, and technical support for the activities of the Operations group as well as support the overall site at HTC. The individual will monitor the daily operational activities for site pilot process units and consult with affected parties to promote solutions to operational problems as needed. The individual will participate with unit owners as an Operations representative in Process Safety activities such as PHAs and MOCs, and provide support and guidance with preparation of operator certification content and format. The individual will primarily focus on the issues affecting Pilot Plant Operations, assisting the Operations Supervisor and coordinating with site HSSE in managing activities essential to GoalZERO performance. In addition, the R&D Operations Specialist will provide support to the overall site in management of Operational Excellence activities.\nA Day in the Life\nGeneral\nParticipate in Process Hazard Analyses, Management of Change, and Incident Investigation activities. \nEnsure information and procedures owned by the Operations Supervisor are current/accurate. Evaluate and improve existing procedures and develop new procedures as necessary to advance efficiency and safety. \nSupport HSSE and other site Process Owners to ensure procedures meet regulatory or corporate requirements and “fit for purpose” for HTC operations. \nCollaborate with Operators and Operation Owners to ensure quality operator qualification / certification programs. \nMentor/train personnel as necessary to maintain compliance with applicable HSE requirements. \nIs responsible for constructing various eLearning content for the development of effective Operations training. \nPerform Administrator duties and serve as a backup for the site ATR Smart Procedures system and focal point for procedures owned by Operations. \nServe as member of site Process Safety Team. \nServe as member of site Operational Excellence Team. Participate/lead self-assessment activities. \nPerform supervision duties as step-up for Operations Supervisor when appropriate. \nArea of Expertise, Requirements\nPossess and demonstrate a thorough technical understanding of a broad range of chemical processes and operational techniques, particularly at lab and pilot plant scales. \nDemonstrated ability to recognize and quantify potential hazards of a chemical process in a PHA environment through review of process diagrams and information \nStrong leadership and interpersonal skills are required due to the frequent interaction with Operators, Operation Owners, and other functional groups. \nExpert computer skills, including Microsoft 365 applications, SharePoint, ATR Smart Procedures, Documentum. \nPossess a solution-oriented approach to problems with processes and people. \nStrong verbal and written communication skills. \nStrong competencies in execution and attention to detail. \nSkilled at identifying and explaining critical aspects of an activity or process. \nHighly proficient at identifying gaps between systems in place and requirements. \nDemonstrated creativity in applying available tools to encountered needs. \nExemplary personal and professional integrity and business ethics. \nYou Bring This Value\nEducation\nHigh School diploma or equivalent \nWork Experience\nMinimum 7-10 years in Operations in a R&D or petrochemical/refinery environment \nLanguages\nEnglish\nOther skills\nATR Vanguard experience preferred \nExperience as software system Administrator related to operational activities and/or document control. \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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