What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician position at LyondellBasell and Careers?
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 Electrical Technician ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of plant equipment by performing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is primarily focused on electrical and instrumentation systems, with opportunities for skill and pay progression through a multi craft wage progression program.
First Shift Position: 7:30am-4:00pm, with off-shift coverage as needed.
A Day in the Life
Your work helps keep production running safely and reliably while reinforcing a strong culture of operational excellence. As an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, you will:
- Promote a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, following safe work practices, and complying with electrical, instrumentation, and plant safety standards.
- Install, inspect, test, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical power distribution, instrumentation, and control systems—ranging from medium voltage equipment and motor control to low voltage PLC based control circuits.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, drives, switchgear, transformers, field instruments, control valves, and associated control systems to support reliable unit operations.
- Execute planned and emergent work by reviewing job scopes, staging materials and tools, safely isolating equipment, and completing work in accordance with company, engineering, and industry standards.
- Diagnose equipment and system failures using electrical theory, drawings, schematics, and diagnostic test equipment, and implement effective, lasting repairs.
- Partner with operations, engineering, and supervision to coordinate work, minimize downtime, and support startup, commissioning, and equipment changes.
- Document completed work, findings, and recommendations in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), contributing to improved equipment reliability and maintenance strategies.
- Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives by identifying recurring issues and opportunities to enhance safety, performance, and maintainability.
You Bring This Value
- A High school diploma/GED
- Typically, 3-5 years of hands-on electrical and instrumentation manufacturing maintenance experience.
- Strong electrical aptitude with experience in troubleshooting and repairing process equipment.
- Ability to work under challenging conditions, including heavy lifting, confined spaces, elevated heights, noisy environments, and extreme weather.
- Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, call-outs, and turnaround shifts (day or night) with short notice.
- Self-motivated and accountable, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach that prioritizes safety and quality.
- Completed electrical apprenticeship or technical certification in electrical, instrumentation, or automation technology.
- Advanced knowledge of industrial control and power distribution systems
- Stand on feet for 8-12 hours
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required and supplied by the company.
- Ability to work in moderate noise level atmosphere
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.
Competencies
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