Job Description

Are you result oriented and willing to challenge the status quo? Welcome to LyondellBasell.

For our German sites in Wesseling near Cologne or Rotterdam (NL) we are looking for a

Instrument Engineer / Engineer Electrical & Instrumentation (m/f/d)

Come Join an Inclusive Team:

Join our Automation Engineering team within Global Asset Integrity and Turnarounds (GAIT) and take on a key global leadership role driving safe and reliable operations. In this position, you will shape strategy and provide expert guidance across the full lifecycle of instrumentation and control systems, from design and installation to operation and maintenance. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you will work closely with cross-functional teams across GAIT, Manufacturing, Global Projects, and Global Procurement to lead critical initiatives, influence global standards, and ensure operational excellence across our sites worldwide.

Day in the Life:

• Provide leadership of key digital initiatives pertaining to instrumentation and control
• Drive continuous improvement of instrumentation and control systems by identifying opportunities through participation in incident investigations, analyzing reliability data and engaging with site engineering
• Provide technical consultation and direction to the site instrument engineers
• Provide training on new as well as existing instrumentation and control topics
• Function as technical lead for instrumentation and control on capital projects being executed within LyondellBasell either at the corporate, regional or site level
  • Provide engineering design and specifications to support procurement and construction activities for projects
  • Review design drawings, engineering specifications and proposals to ensure conformance with relevant standards and practices
  • Serve as technology expert liaison between project engineers, plant personnel and instrument suppliers
  • Interact with engineers and construction contractors, both on-site and off-site
• Provide instrumentation and control support for Turnaround readiness and scope challenge assessments, and Turnaround execution support
• Participate in or lead Instrument Technical Network which includes presenting at network meetings and Reliability Forums
• Ownership of Instrument Standards and Excellence Model Documents

You Bring This Value:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.Sc.), preferably in Electrical Engineering or a comparable qualification
• At least 8 years of experience in the petrochemical industry, ideally in a manufacturing or production environment
• Proven leadership experience is considered an advantage
• Fluent in English; additional language skills are a plus
• Strong expertise in the design, maintenance, and troubleshooting of field instrumentation and control valves
• Solid experience in valve diagnostics
• Proficiency in the use of online asset management systems for instrumentation and valves
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork capabilities, with the ability to drive critical global initiatives and effectively communicate complex topics across all organizational levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction with both internal and external stakeholders

Competencies:

In the selection process, the LYB competencies listed below are used as a point of reference.

• Build Partnership: Build and leverage networks with partners, customers and stakeholders.
• Deliver Results: Execute plans and tasks.
• Drive Innovation: Develop novel solutions and impactful improvements.
• Grow Capabilities: Creating a work environment in which all employees can flourish and reach their full potential.
• Promote Inclusion​: Taking action to ensure that the skills and views of all people are valued and included.

What We Offer:

We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialist on all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary package. The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to three days a week from home. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.

Interested ?

Register your CV and apply via our online portal by clicking on the „apply now“ button.

Please note that we only consider online applications. If you have any questions, our Talent Team will be happy to assist you: karriere@lyondellbasell.com

About LYB (NYSE: LYB) – 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.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity - LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age and other protected characteristics. People with disabilities are expressly encouraged to apply and are warmly welcomed. If you need support during the application process, we are happy to assist you.