Specialist, Electrical
LyondellBasell (LYB) · Westlake, United States · On site · September 22, 2026
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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 Team
The 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 Life
Tracks Bad Actors and develops mitigation plans
Reviews area notifications for technical validation
Works 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 systems
Reviews completed PMs for accuracy and completion, and verifies no immediate further action is required
Ability 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 infrastructure
Participates in investigation teams as required
Utilize 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 equipment
Participates in unit PHAs as required
Interfaces and acts as technical resource for Unit Engineers, Operations, and HSE on critical systems
Works with Turnaround and Capital Project organizations to develop scope, participates in detailed design, and testing and execution phases of projects
Secures 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 current
Develops strategies to ensure the proper electrical equipment is upgraded as necessary to meet changing technological needs
Acts as a resource for crafts on complex jobs and provides required documents during and after job completions
Provides instruction during technician training sessions as applicable
Assists Electrical Reliability with BOM's for electrical equipment in SAP
Shepherds "critical" motors through the repair process at outside shops
Performs random QA/QC audits on motor repair shops
You Bring This Value
Ability to interact with different plant groups in multiple disciplines
Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of plant operations and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve the reliability of the plant electrical systems
Possesses strong troubleshooting skills
Ability to create, read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, manufacturer’s literature, diagrams, or schematics
Advanced knowledge of the National Electrical Code
Advanced knowledge of NFPA-70E requirements pertaining to electrical safety
Fully understands the operation and testing of high voltage equipment and the interpretation of test results
Advanced 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 building
Strong interpersonal skills; Able to communicate well within the team as well as with other discipline personnel
Innovative thinking to solve complex issues
Strong computing skills
Competencies
Build Partnerships
Deliver Results
Drive Innovation
Grow Capabilities
Promote Inclusion
Motivational Fit
Technical Skills
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- Employer
- LyondellBasell (LYB)
- Location
- Westlake, United States · On site