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$129k – $194k per year
Location
In office (Edison)
Seniority
Middle · 5+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 10, 2026. LyondellBasell scores A on the Alion truth index.

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LyondellBasell is a multinational chemical company that produces olefins, polyolefins, oxyfuels, intermediates, refined products and advanced polymer compounds and masterbatches, and licenses process technologies, with its North American headquarters in Houston, Texas. Formed in 2007 through the merger of Lyondell Chemical and Basell, the NYSE-listed group runs plants in the US, Europe, Asia and Latin America, including Texas Gulf Coast sites, Wesseling in Germany and Rotterdam, and develops MoReTec recycling technology. It hires process and mechanical engineers, operators, lab and maintenance technicians, planners, supply chain and finance staff, and apprentices in Germany.

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 basic function of this role within the MOWP is to act as a gatekeeper and ensure that all work requests for maintenance and operational resources are scrutinized for impact and justification prior to approval. This function is responsible for driving the process by ensuring that all work, including HSE, regulatory, quality, and reliability work, adds value and is prioritized, planned, and executed in the most cost-effective way.

This role works with the cost center manager to manage unit maintenance costs by tracking and forecasting monthly spending, approving discretionary spending, and approving any additions to authorized headcount.

A Day in the Life

Priority 1 and Priority 2 Jobs

  • Reviews call-outs and provides feedback and coaching as necessary to ensure optimal use of maintenance resources.
  • Validates and documents scheduled break-ins.
  • Creates and releases priority 1 orders during normal working hours.
  • Directs notifications to the Material Coordinator based on planning criteria.
  • Initiates necessary planning to ensure the safe and timely completion of critical jobs.
  • Communicates needs to the maintenance supervisor and scheduler and negotiates necessary schedule changes.

Maintenance Requests and Notifications

  • Redirects minor maintenance activities to production as time, tools, and materials are available to ensure optimal use of maintenance resources.
  • Reviews and manages the notification process by verifying the accuracy and completeness of job scopes; providing feedback when notifications are improperly entered or lack sufficient descriptions; ensuring the appropriate priority is assigned; confirming that requested work creates value relative to the current business environment; ensuring RCA is initiated where necessary; and ensuring the MOC process is followed when necessary.
  • Assigns notifications to the Planning Priority list relative to the required completion date and participates in field reviews as necessary.
  • Reviews and provides direction to planning for jobs requiring RFCs, cost approvals, or changes in start dates due to material or service requirements.
  • Continually reviews notification and work-order backlog to ensure jobs with the highest priority and those providing the most value are prioritized, planned, and executed in a timely manner so regulatory requirements are maintained and unit reliability is not jeopardized.
  • Eliminates duplicate notifications and provides appropriate feedback.
  • Eliminates non-value-added work notifications.
  • Ensures all operations on an order are CNF'd.
  • Ensures all necessary reliability data has been entered.
  • Promptly closes (TECO) orders upon job completion.

Backlog Management

  • Ensures PMs are executed as scheduled or appropriate documentation is completed to support any exceptions.
  • Maintains Routine Maintenance and Engineering backlog at an acceptable level.
  • Participates in Engineering backlog review and prioritization.
  • Provides approval for expediting and overtime requirements to ensure jobs are completed in time to meet the needs of the process unit.

Maintenance Scheduling and Cost Management

  • Provides a prioritized list of NTBS jobs to the scheduler.
  • Reviews preliminary schedules to ensure they meet the needs of the process units and align with the maintenance budget.
  • Acts as liaison between operations and maintenance groups regarding problems adhering to the schedule.
  • Provides schedule information to Production Supervisors for equipment preparation needs.
  • Routinely reviews current spending against the maintenance budget and notifies the Cost Center Manager of any expected overages.
  • Participates in identifying and implementing reliability-driven improvements.

You Bring This Value

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field, or equivelant work experience
  • Typically a minimum of 5+ years of plant operations, engineering, or related technical experience.

The following measures will be tracked, and the position will be held accountable for results:

  • Maintenance Costs
  • PM Compliance
  • Schedule Compliance, including safety, regulatory, PM, routine maintenance, and non-routine maintenance
  • Maintenance Overtime
  • Third-Party Costs
  • Backlog
  • Kits in Warehouse
  • Number of Break-ins
  • Notification Status

What We Offer

Competencies

Build Partnerships

Deliver Results

Drive Innovation

Grow Capabilities

Promote Inclusion

Motivational Fit

Technical Skills

Learn more about our benefits: Benefits/Health & Welfare | LyondellBasell

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    LyondellBasell 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.

    LYB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation related to LYB’s recruiting process, please email us at [email protected].

    Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

    LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

    Privacy Statement: For information regarding how LyondellBasell processes your personal data, please read our Privacy Statement.

Regulatory Disclosure

  • The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for U.S. payroll offers.
  • The anticipated salary range for this position is $129,040.00 - $193,560.00 . The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on their skills, experience, and qualifications.
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