Technician - Operations Apprenticeship Spring Semester 2027 - MATAGORDA Job Details | LyondellBasell North America

LyondellBasell is a global chemical industry company creating solutions for sustainable living. The Operations Apprenticeship Technician monitors and operates plant process equipment, supports process technicians, and participates as a member of the operations team while completing a 300-hour facility apprenticeship.

What you'll do:

• Responsible for personal safety, the safety of co-workers and promoting a safe work environment; responsible for carrying out all work activities in compliance with state and federal environmental regulations
• Performs their duties in adherence with LYB procedures, standards, and specifications
• Making rounds and assisting with taking readings
• Monitoring and maintaining day-to-day unit operations
• Learn about health, safety and environmental hazards
• Witness the work permit system
• Engage in frequent developmental dialog with supervisor and others to continually enhance personal and group performance and development
• Train in area of assignment

What they're looking for:

• 1.    Students must maintain an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale to participate in the Apprenticeship Program
• 2.    Completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours of relevant technology coursework
• 3.    Must register for the internship college course at their home college
• 4.    High School diploma or GED
• 1.    Must be willing and able to work outside, year round under various weather conditions. LyondellBasell's chemicals plants and refinery are 24-hour, 365 days per year operations
• 2.    Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts (which may include nights, weekends and some holidays) and provide overtime coverage
• 3.    Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, work in confined space and work at heights of 300 ft. or more. vessels, etc.)
• 4.    Ability to perform walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, twisting, and lifting a minimum 55 lbs
• 5.    Able and willing to wear appropriate protective equipment including respiratory fit testing
• 6.    Basic computer skills are a requirement for this position
• 7.    Must possess or obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card prior to first day of employment
• 9.    Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship (U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident)

Benefits:

• Successful students receive college credit hours.