Engineer, Regional Analyzer Discipline
Lyondell Chemical Company

Job Info

LyondellBasell

Basic Function

Provides project Analyzer engineering support to the Capital Projects Groups for the Houston region. The regional locations are the following LyondellBasell manufacturing sites: Bayport, Channelview, and La Porte/Pipeline.

The Analyzer Discipline Engineer is part of the Regional Capital Projects Discipline Engineering Group supporting engineering, design, and installation of scope for the Houston Region capital projects capital projects typically up to $10 million TIC. The position interacts with other disciplines and groups on site, corporate technical networks and peers, and vendors/suppliers as needed to successfully implement and startup new equipment installations and revamps. The position is responsible for engineering activities and the development of technical deliverables to meet the schedule, scope, budget and quality requirements of multi-discipline projects.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Provides project discipline engineering support on project teams towards the successful completion of projects as assigned so that they are successfully completed and meet the objectives. Normally, there will be around ten active projects being supported at any given time.
• Works with design resources both internally and externally to achieve designs that are technically sound, meet engineering standards, cost effective, and achieve the project objectives.
• Collaborates and engages all other disciplines either internally or externally towards the successful completion of the project.
• Responsible for following the Capital project process and meeting the Delegation of Authority (DOA) policy so that all projects can meet internal and external audit criteria and the sites remains in DOA compliance. Working through the Capital Project Checklist and documenting all phases of the project process.
• Works closely with subcontract engineers and/or designers to coordinate their activities and to ensure the subcontractor's work is checked and the standards and quality are in accordance within standards, guidelines, and customer requirements.
• Prepares or reviews/approves specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
• Performs periodic design reviews; ensures designs, including all Analyzer engineering drawings, technical specifications, calculations and programs, follow specifications, codes, regulations, and contract requirements. Ensures technical and quality standards are maintained.
• Documents and maintains all communication that impacts technical decisions.
• Assists in reviewing estimates of probable costs for construction at various stages of design.
• Participates in the development of criteria for and evaluation of equipment, technical material suppliers, and technical service providers.
• Consults with peers at the site and across the company.
• Supports the development of procedures for Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Pre-Startup Acceptance Tests (PSAT) of project installed or modified SIS.
• Supports function tests, PSAT, FAT, PSSR and startup activities and ensures proper documentation and data integrity of function testing, FAT, PSAT, red-lines, etc.
• Support and participate in plant safety goals.
• Manages risk to the achievement of an organization's strategic objectives in the areas of environmental health and safety, asset capability, quality, and production.
• Safe, technically sound and economical Analyzer engineering designs
• Timely completion of contract engineering and vendor document reviews
• Company representative for factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing
• Approval of analyzer engineering design documents
• Final acceptance of vendor inspection and test plans

Min. Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Instrument Engineering, Chemistry, equivalent degree, or 15 years relevant analyzer experience in the refining, petrochemical, chemical process, or power generation industries in lieu of degree.
• Strong interpersonal leadership skills are critical due to the requirement for effective communication of complex issues across the organization as well as for mentoring and consensus building.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal/rapport building skills necessary to work effectively as a team member, and to plan/coordinate processes for results.
• Results oriented and able to drive to technically sound decisions.
• Strong commitment to safety, a high level of personal integrity, and dedication to conducting business in an ethical way.
• Exhibits an understanding of business drivers, management of change requirements, project management processes, and construction workflow.
• The individual must have or develop basic proficiency in the following areas with the ability to develop into a subject matter expert in particular areas:
• Broad knowledge of analyzer engineering, sample loop design, sample preparation requirements.
• Knowledge of but not limited to gas chromatographs, mass specs, O2 and combustible analyzers, FTNIR, pH, etc.
• Demonstrated ability for organizing and tracking a high volume of detailed information that impacts own work
• Ability to apply computer software tools (SAP, Microsoft Office, Autocad)

Competencies

Builds effective teams

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer focus

Demonstrates courage

Drives results

Ensures accountability

Instills trust and exemplifies integrity

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world. Driven by its employees around the globe, LyondellBasell produces materials and products that are key to advancing solutions to modern challenges like enhancing food safety through lightweight and flexible packaging, protecting the purity of water supplies through stronger and more versatile pipes, improving the safety, comfort and fuel efficiency of many of the cars and trucks on the road, and ensuring the safe and effective functionality in electronics and appliances. LyondellBasell sells products into more than 100 countries and is the world's largest producer of polypropylene compounds and the largest licensor of polyolefin technologies. In 2022, LyondellBasell was named to Fortune Magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" for the fifth consecutive year.

We have the potential - and responsibility - to use this scale and reach to make a positive impact across our value chains. That's why we are working to make meaningful progress to address some of the world's most pressing challenges such as reducing plastic waste in the environment, helping to mitigate climate change and contributing to a thriving society for our employees, the communities where we operate and the people who depend on our products. To learn more, click here.

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.

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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 here.

Nearest Major Market: Houston