Specialist, Electrical

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 TeamThe Electrical Specialist is part of the Maintenance Department at the Louisiana Integrated Polyethylene JV in Westlake, LA. This position will work with Maintenance Technicians in their daily activities by ensuring they have the necessary field technical support. The Electrical Specialist will be responsible for planning and executing large scale energy isolation procedures, coordinating with craft and specialty contractors for electrical testing and inspection, and supporting in house electrical maintenance personnel with advanced troubleshooting of complex electrical control strategies. In addition, this specialist will provide technical support for Operations, Electrical Engineers, Maintenance, HSE, Capital Projects and Turnaround to achieve our site strategy.A Day in the LifeTracks Bad Actors and develops mitigation plansReviews area notifications for technical validationWorks with the Electrical Maintenance and Reliability team to manage PMs (i.e., plant power distribution PM items) and procedure creation (i.e., motor repair, power distribution switching procedures) for existing and new electrical systemsReviews completed PMs for accuracy and completion, and verifies no immediate further action is requiredAbility to perform testing of various types of electrical distribution equipment such as transformers, breakers, MCCs, switchgear, etc.Provides data & feedback to Electrical Engineers to help drive reliability improvements to site's electrical infrastructureParticipates in investigation teams as requiredUtilize blueprints, hand tools, and test equipment to troubleshoot and maintain electrical equipment such as relays, transformers, CTs, PTs, breakers, starters, VFDs, and associated communication and power management equipmentParticipates in unit PHAs as requiredInterfaces and acts as technical resource for Unit Engineers, Operations, and HSE on critical systemsWorks with Turnaround and Capital Project organizations to develop scope, participates in detailed design, and testing and execution phases of projectsSecures electronic copies of all programs on electrical test equipment, variable speed drives, PMS system, and protection relays in the plant. Stores these programs on the network, and creates a management program to ensure that the stored programs stay currentDevelops strategies to ensure the proper electrical equipment is upgraded as necessary to meet changing technological needsActs as a resource for crafts on complex jobs and provides required documents during and after job completions

Provides instruction during technician training sessions as applicableAssists Electrical Reliability with BOM's for electrical equipment in SAPShepherds "critical" motors through the repair process at outside shopsPerforms random QA/QC audits on motor repair shops

You Bring This ValueAbility to interact with different plant groups in multiple disciplinesDemonstrates an advanced knowledge of plant operations and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve the reliability of the plant electrical systemsPossesses strong troubleshooting skillsAbility to create, read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, manufacturer's literature, diagrams, or schematicsAdvanced knowledge of the National Electrical CodeAdvanced knowledge of NFPA-70E requirements pertaining to electrical safetyFully understands the operation and testing of high voltage equipment and the interpretation of test resultsAdvanced knowledge and skills necessary to maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems from 230KV to 125VDC

Education/ Work Experience

High School Diploma (or GED equivalent)Completion of relevant recognized program (such as NETA Electrical Level 2, NCCER, Associates Degree in Electrical, etc.)Minimum of 7-10 years of Relay Protection Scheme/ Electrical Testing/Troubleshooting experience

Languages English, additional language preferred

Other Skills

The critical competencies for this position are communication, teamwork, problem solving and decision-making, results orientation, initiative, and relationship buildingStrong interpersonal skills; Able to communicate well within the team as well as with other discipline personnelInnovative thinking to solve complex issuesStrong computing skillsCompetenciesBuild PartnershipsDeliver ResultsDrive InnovationGrow CapabilitiesPromote InclusionMotivational FitTechnical SkillsLearn more about our benefits: Benefits/Health & Welfare | LyondellBasellStay Connected!

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