Manager Polymers Technical
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Job Description
LyondellBasell
Basic Function
As a member of the LyondellBasell La Porte Complex Leadership Team this role will provide leadership coaching and developments to the Polymers Technical Team. This position requires interaction with Operations to monitor troubleshoot and optimize operating units to drive continuous process and product performance improvements for the Hyperzone (HDPE) AB3 (LDPE) and Q1 (LLDPE) plants. The Polymers Technical manager will provide support for implementation of strategic projects to improve unit reliability and quality performance. Position also requires collaboration with Global Polymers Process Engineering and R&D teams to support implementation of Hyperzone Improvement Value Enhancement Program and long range Capital projects. This position reports to the Site Technical Manager of the La Porte Complex.
Roles & Responsibilities
Collaborate with Operations to identify new opportunities to remove constraints to maximize on stream time and profitability while minimizing business impact and ensuring safe and reliable operation
Analyze complex operating challenges and collaborate to provide recommendations to improve performance
Provide leadership during troubleshooting outages/turnarounds startups and shutdowns
Support evaluation of existing Product wheel for each unit to recommend adding potential new grades
Contribute in crossfunctional Team environment and establish strong business relationships with onsite and global resources to deliver results
Set clear performance expectations and coach and mentor Technical personnel
Utilize benchmarking data to propose gap closure initiatives to maintain competitive advantage
Support capital expense and special project scope development startup support and training
Collaborate with Global Polymers Process Engineering and R&D
Support Management of change process (MOC/PSSR)
Develop and maintain a LongRange Capital plan for the Polymers operating units
Lead Polymers Value Enhancement Program
Collaborate with the business team to create plan organize and execute short and long term range objectives to ensure continued site and business alignment
Benchmark and develop a gap closure plan to drive units to Best Achievable performance
Qualifications
B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering
A minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in the chemical process industries with Polymers experience
Previous leadership experience is preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong people and organizational leadership acumen demonstrated through previous experience within manufacturing and across the organization
Innovative thinking to solve complex problems and strong organizational skills
Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and interact/collaborate with all levels of the organization
Advanced knowledge of chemical and process engineering fundamentals
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple and changing priorities
PTAI Industry benchmarking data analysis
Selfmotivation and high initiative
Competencies
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 unlock value for our customers investors and society. As one of the worlds largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies we develop manufacture and market highquality 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 or follow @LyondellBasell 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 unsolicitedrsums 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 here.
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Director
Employment Type
Full Time
