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Maintenance Technician 4

LyondellBasell · Conneaut, OH

Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Chemicals
Posted
8 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at LyondellBasell (chemicals) in Conneaut, OH. Self-starter and capable of leading formal or informal work groups.

They ask for
5+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
PLC, Automation
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 Ohio: typical posted base $58k–$75k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 176 maintenance technician openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Ohio plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 183 other live reliability postings in Ohio.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $71k–$107k, from 10 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 45%
  • Team leadership 42%
  • Welding 34%
  • Root cause 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentioned

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How to get in at this plant

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    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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  5. 5

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requirements

and continuously develop new skills.

  • ✓Use computer systems to retrieve information and report maintenance work performed.
  • ✓Use precision measurement tools.
  • ✓Use the proper rigging techniques and proper signaling for lifting heavy loads.
  • ✓Have strong analytical skills to systematically troubleshoot and repair rotating and reciprocating process equipment.
  • ✓Repair various pieces of stationary equipment (pipe/valves/fittings, vessels, etc.)
  • ✓General knowledge of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, gear reducers, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, hydraulics and piping systems is preferred.
  • ✓Proficiency with mechanical equipment alignment techniques and tools.
  • ✓Complete layout and fabrication of piping and tubing. Repair or replace valves and fittings and properly disassemble and assemble.
  • ✓Become qualified and safely operate rolling equipment (Crane, Fork Truck, etc.) as needed.

Educational Assistance

Competencies

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Drive Innovation

Grow Capabilities

Promote Inclusion

Motivational Fit

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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

This maintenance position provides mechanical repairs, preventative maintenance and reliability improvements in a chemical manufacturing facility, in compliance with applicable national and regional codes, standards and regulations. The mission of the Maintenance Department is to maintain & improve plant reliability by ensuring these services are performed safely, efficiently, accurately, and in a cost-effective manner.

A Day in the Life

  • •Use proactive Hazard Recognition techniques to work safely at all times and actively support the plant safety processes.
  • •Know and follow plant policies and procedures.
  • •Be available to work overtime, off hour call-outs and duty weeks.
  • •Fulfill plant and department qualification

You Bring This Value

  • •3-5 years of Industrial electrical/maintenance experience 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.
  • •Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams and maintain accurate maintenance records using a computerized system.
  • •Experience with Troubleshoot PLCs and AC, DC Drives.
  • •Experience with automation innovation and implantation.
  • •Able to read mechanical drawings/diagrams
  • •Experienced with mechanical tools and measuring devices
  • •Basic computer software and hardware familiarity
  • •Skilled in basic mathematics including first level algebra
  • •Good communication skills
  • •High commitment to the craft, willing to learn and accept new challenges
  • •Self-starter and capable of leading formal or informal work groups
  • •A High school diploma or equivalent, associate degree in mechanical maintenance field is preferred, with 5+ years of hands-on mechanical industrial maintenance experience in chemical or oil refining industry also preferred.
  • •Knowledge of various hand and power tools and their use; perform under adverse conditions such as heavy lifting, cramped working conditions, extremes in weather conditions, confined spaces, elevated heights and noisy areas; contribute to a team setting maintaining high quality of work and good housekeeping standards; math and measurement skills;
  • •job may require extended hours, work on weekends; call-outs and turnaround work (days & nights) with short notice.
  • •Other personal qualities essential for success are; a desire to share knowledge and experiences, a willingness to work cooperatively with others, self-motivated, seek and accept accountability for individual actions and desire to achieve superior technical and interpersonal outcomes.
  • •* Must be able to pass a drug screen, physical and background check

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-your growth is our success!

💡 Innovate Together: Collaborate with a dynamic team to create smart, forward-thinking solutions that make a real impact.

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