Company:

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference?

INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products. It comprises 36 businesses each with a major chemical company heritage. Its production network spans 194 sites in 29 countries throughout the world. The INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA business is a major participant in the North American chemical industry, with an annual manufacturing capacity of 9.6 billion pounds of petrochemicals. Manufacturing sites include Chocolate Bayou Works (Alvin, TX), Battleground Manufacturing Complex (La Porte, TX), and Carson (Carson, CA), with a corporate office in League City, TX.

The 300-acre INEOS Battleground Manufacturing Complex (BMC) was originally built in 1956 and is located on the Houston ship channel east of Houston, Texas. Currently, BMC produces both high-density polyethylene and polypropylene. The polypropylene line has a capacity of approximately 320 million pounds per year, and the seven polyethylene lines have a combined capacity of approximately 3 billion pounds per year. The BMC site has a state-of-the-art technical center which integrates research and development, technical services and quality assurance.

Purpose of the job:

The Lab Maintenance Technician role reports to the Lab Supervisor and is part of the site Process Technology Group. The Lab Maintenance Technician is responsible for coordinating maintenance activities in the building, troubleshooting equipment issues, and performing calibrations to meet ASTM & ISO requirements.

Responsibilities AND Accountabilities

Directly responsible for understanding, promoting and upholding the INEOS 20 Principles & Life Saving Rules.
Follow all safety/PPE rules and actively promote safety issues such as behavior based safety, safety audits, safety committee meetings, safety improvement reports, job safety analysis, safety inspections, etc.
Proactively and continuously clean the laboratory and equipment to display and maintain the asset care & housekeeping standards necessary for a world-class organization.
Primary point of contact for maintenance activities in the Tech Center. Coordinate with the crafts & follow through maintenance activities to ensure resolution.
Schedule work to meet Tech Center priorities.
Troubleshoot equipment issues to identify and/or correct source of problem, perform required routine preventative maintenance, and notify the shift team leader of any abnormalities or maintenance requirements.
Outside vendor liaison for replacement part evaluation, obtaining quotes, & calibration services.
Support equipment maintenance & PM schedule creation & use in SAP.
Maintain documentation in accordance with equipment maintenance policy.
Resource for LOTOs & permitting in the Tech Center.
Assist with Tech center project work, and installation & commissioning of new equipment.
Perform calibrations of equipment as required to meet ASTM & ISO requirements.
Ensure calibration schedule is followed & deviations or notable findings are reported in Gensuite.
Update/review/ assess calibration methods, procedures, forms to keep up with ASTM & ISO requirements and improvements in technology.
Conduct job tasks in a professional manner utilizing good housekeeping practices and laboratory technique.
Understand the rules of statistical process control (SPC) on laboratory test results to assure the measurement system is in statistical control.
Participate as required on quality excellence teams or quality work teams to improve the current systems.
Work as part of the laboratory team to accomplish organization goals.
Follow and support the INEOS Mission, Values, Philosophies and Quality statements.

Skills & Knowledge Required

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum of 2 years lab, maintenance or operations experience in a chemical plant, refinery, or gas processing plant OR have successfully completed a 2-year Associate Degree in Chemical or Process Technology preferred.
Computer Skills: E-mail, SAP, Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience.
Experience using Personal Protective Equipment preferred.
Experience following safety procedures, including OSHA standards preferred.
Experience with one or more of the following is preferred: instrumentation, electrical, pressure, temperature, airflow, mass (gravimetric)

Skills/Competencies

Performance Bias: A bias for action – does things before being asked or forced by events
Business Insight: Understands internal/external customer needs and strives to exceed their expectations.
Partnership & Teamwork: Demonstrates shared commitment to the success of the team and the wider organization.
Innovation: looks for ways to do things better, faster, more efficiently
Understands general laboratory analytical techniques & practices.
Strong problem solver and exercise sound judgment
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Strong technical, functional, and interpersonal skills
Able to set priorities and adjust as needed
Anticipates problems and adjusts accordingly
Excellent organizational skills & strong communicator.
Consistently makes timely, effective decisions

Physical Requirements

Be able to pick up a 50 lb. objects such as polymer samples or a fire extinguisher.
Be able to walk or stand for extended periods while performing job tasks.

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are selected for a position, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen (and alcohol screening/medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-employment verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA does not accept or retain unsolicited resumes or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance. On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.

How to Apply for internal candidates

Please obtain department manager approval before applying for this position.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and last two performance appraisals to the hiring manager and BMC HR

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.