EP Technical Expert - LyondellBasell Industries

LyondellBasell
Basic Function
The APS USCAN EP Technical Expert position is the main focal point providing technical expertise and process support for the APS Americas Manufacturing sites involved in Engineered Polymers (EP) in the North American region.



This person has a leadership role in coordinating technical activities for the APS USCAN sites and communicates frequently with site management staff. This position monitors, troubleshoots and optimizes operating units to drive process and product improvements as well as identifies, recommends and leads projects and/or initiatives to improve plant performance and support the design and implementation of such projects/initiatives. Role provides leadership in administration, execution and compliance with applicable processes supporting operational expense projects and capital expense projects. #LI-TF1
Roles & Responsibilities

• Maintain strong occupational safety, process safety and environmental compliance focus
  
• Solid understanding of plant operations with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Cultivate and share knowledge of APS processes and equipment
  
• Develop recommendations to improve unit performance as measured by key performance indicators
  
• Be a technical reference for determining and sharing best practices about operations of existing assets
  
• Effectively communicate with Site Management, as well as Senior LYB Management on capital projects, APS plant goals and performance, troubleshooting, site technical and process opportunities
  
• Provide guidance during plant developments / trials and technically support product commercialization
  
• Provide technical leadership and support for capital projects aligned with CapEx Long-Range Plan (LRP)
  
• Consult, assist and/or lead, as necessary, incident investigations, troubleshooting and/or follow-up actions
  
• Support Operational Excellence and Product Stewardship to develop standard / specifications / technical guidance to meet Process Safety, Operational Excellence and Quality Management System requirements
  
• Effectively interface with groups across the company including site manufacturing, technical groups, other process engineering support groups, R&D, Operational Excellence, Business, Asset Management, Global Projects and Global Engineering
  
• Effectively facilitate teamwork to obtain alignment of organizational goals and gain consensus and support from company personnel
  
• Cultivate and share knowledge about compounding, extrusion, and grinding processes, equipment, operating conditions, and capabilities
  
• Advance innovative solutions in project scopes and resolution of process challenges
  
• Mentor less experienced process specialists, engineers and project managers
  
  Min. Qualifications
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technical discipline or equivalent direct APS related experience
    
  • Minimum of 10 years process or engineering experience within the polymers or plastics or chemical process industries.
    
  • Ability to utilize good leadership skills with capability of influencing others at all levels including Executive and Senior management and Site Management
    
  • Excellent written communication skills
    
  • Ability to prepare and deliver complex technical reports and presentations.
    
  • Ability to conduct effective virtual meetings driving collaboration and integration across a number of functional groups.
    
  • Ability to travel 20-40% domestically and within LATAM as requried.
    
    Preferred Qualifications
    
    
    
    • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
      
    • Compounded polymer manufacturing operations and/or engineering experience.
      
      
      
      Competencies
      Build PartnershipsDeliver ResultsDrive InnovationGrow CapabilitiesPromote InclusionMotivational/Cultural FitTechnical Skills
      
      We are LyondellBasell - a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit or follow @ on LinkedIn.
      
      
      
      Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.
      
      
      
      LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicitedresumes or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.
      
      
      
      LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available .