Specialist, Laboratory Principal

LyondellBasell

Basic Function

LyondellBasell is staffing for a Laboratory Specialist for the Channelview, TX Manufacturing Complex, located 18 miles from downtown Houston. Our 4,000-acre Channelview Complex consists of two olefin units at the north side facility that manufacture ethylene, propylene, butadiene and benzene. The south side facility uses many of these products to produce propylene oxide, styrene monomer and other derivatives. The Laboratory Specialist is expected to function as a Subject Matter Expert in the maintenance and care of laboratory equipment, including physical properties of site materials, chromatography, environmental compliance programs, and a steward of LIMS.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Understand targets on intermediate streams, product specifications on finished products, compliance samples and specific testing requirements for each.
• Provide technical assistance on environmental issues related to permit; compliance, regulations, or departmental policies
• Ensure that instruments are available and ready for use
• Understand LIMS operation and workflow relative to testing jobs and provide support and training
• Fully understand how test calibrations are performed and train Technicians in correct calibration procedures
• Provide Intermediate/Advance Level equipment maintenance for problems that Technicians cannot solve
• Assist the Chemists in implementation of new technologies, including installation and initial calibration of new test equipment
• Available for call-outs and to occasionally work after hours including nights and weekends

Min. Qualifications

• Associates Degree in applicable craft with 0-3 years of experience or 2-5 years of related experience in a refining, petrochemical, chemical environment or related industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Dedicated to safe work processes including strong support for site safety practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop a team environment.
• Ability to interact with FLSs, Unit Specialists, Technicians, Operators and Technical Staff
• Thorough knowledge of the Laboratory Work Process and its relevance to the business.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining equipment

Competencies

CollaboratesCultivates innovationCustomer focusDemonstrates courageDrives resultsEnsures accountabilityInstills trust and exemplifies integrity

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 www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.