Maintenance Technician
LyondellBasell · Evansville, IN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 28 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at LyondellBasell (chemicals) in Evansville, IN. Install, troubleshoot, and repair plant equipment, identifying root causes of failures and implementing corrective actions.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, Welding, SAP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2669 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 98 other live reliability postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 51%
- ✓ Team leadership 49%
- ✓ Welding 36%
- ✓ Root cause 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: LyondellBasell in Evansville
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Full description from LyondellBasellAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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
As a valued member of our dynamic team, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing all aspects of general plant maintenance while developing expertise in specialized maintenance functions at the Evansville Northbrook Facility.
A Day in the Life
- •Support health, safety, and environmental programs by attending safety meetings, performing safety observations, and reporting incidents and near misses.
- •Operate and maintain general maintenance tools and equipment safely and effectively.
- •Interpret and work from hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics, including PLC ladder diagrams.
- •Perform electrical work, including wiring, voltage testing, and understanding arc flash hazards and power factors.
- •Install, troubleshoot, and repair plant equipment, identifying root causes of failures and implementing corrective actions.
- •Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams and maintain accurate maintenance records using a computerized system.
- •Use precision tools and instruments such as multimeters, micrometers, and dial indicators.
- •Conduct preventative and predictive maintenance, including scheduled repairs and equipment upgrades.
- •Perform welding (gas, TIG, arc) and fabricate or repair machine guards and components.
- •Apply Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
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You Bring This Value
- •Minimum of 1 - 3 years of industrial maintenance experience, including electrical systems (up to 480V), mechanical troubleshooting, PLCs, and equipment maintenance.
- •Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP Maintenance Module is a plus.
- •Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- •Technical or class certifications in maintenance-related disciplines are a plus.
- •Must be a self-starter who works independently with minimal supervision and can influence team members at all levels.
- •Demonstrates a strong commitment to achieving results and continuous improvement.
- •Willing to provide overtime coverage, and respond to occasional plant callouts.
- •Comfortable working with hazardous and flammable chemicals, following all safety protocols and using proper protective equipment.
- •Able to work around and manually interact with heavy equipment.
- •Willing and able to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions.
- •Capable of standing and walking for extended periods, and performing frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
- •Able to work in confined spaces and at heights above 25 feet, including climbing stairs and vertical ladders.
- •Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs safely and regularly.
What We Offer
Why LyondellBasell?
- •🛡️ Safety First : We’re a safety-driven organization where your well-being is our top priority.
- •🚀 Grow With Us : We’re passionate about your personal and professional development. Many of our Supervisors and Managers began their journey at the plant level—your growth is our success!
- •💡 Innovate Together : Collaborate with a dynamic team to create smart, forward-thinking solutions that make a real impact.