Senior Inspector

LyondellBasell

. Support assigned unit and/or sitewide inspection responsibilities and maintain risk-based inspection strategies .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeChannelview • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in stationary-equipment inspection, including developing and optimizing inspection plans, evaluating results, and making informed recommendations. Proficient in utilizing inspection data management tools like Meridium and SAP while adhering to industry standards and regulatory requirements.

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Stationary-Equipment InspectionAPI 510 CertificationAPI 570 CertificationNDE BackgroundMeridium Experience

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Hard Skills

Inspection Plan DevelopmentDamage Mechanism KnowledgeCorrosion AssessmentRemaining-Life CalculationsInspection-Interval DeterminationKPI MonitoringRoot Cause Failure AnalysisMechanical Integrity AssessmentsInspection DocumentationEmerging NDE Technologies

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationOrganizationPrioritizationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SAPMeridiumMicrosoft OfficeExcelWordOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

API 510API 570API 580API 653AWS Certified Welding InspectorAMPP/NACE Certification

Industry Keywords

Refining IndustryPetrochemical IndustryChemical Process IndustryCUIMechanical IntegrityASMENBICOSHAInspection StandardsRisk-Based Inspection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support assigned unit and/or sitewide inspection responsibilities and maintain risk-based inspection strategies
Develop, review and optimize inspection plans for stationary equipment and piping, including routine, on-stream, outage, turnaround and CUI scopes
Coordinate inspection execution with Operations, Maintenance, Planning, Reliability, NDE, access, insulation and coating resources
Provide technical direction to contract inspection personnel and review inspection reports and NDE deliverables
Evaluate inspection results and develop run, repair or replace recommendations using applicable codes, standards, damage-mechanism knowledge and engineering practices
Document, prioritize and track inspection findings and recommendations through closure, linking them to SAP notifications or work orders as applicable
Maintain accurate inspection, RBI and program data in Meridium and related systems
Partner with Maintenance, Reliability, Operations, Engineering and program leads on repair plans, work sequencing, budgets and execution strategies
Monitor inspection performance through KPIs including plan completion, past-due work, backlog, data quality and recommendation closure
Improve inspection effectiveness, reduce lifecycle cost and apply appropriate emerging NDE technologies
Support inspection deferrals with technical justification, interim risk-mitigation actions and required documentation
Support incident investigations, Root Cause Failure Analyses, audits and Mechanical Integrity assessments, driving corrective actions to closure
Create and update inspection isometrics and field-marked inspection documentation
Apply LYB Operational Excellence, Global Asset Integrity, site procedures and applicable API, ASME, NBIC, OSHA and regulatory requirements
Demonstrate GoalZERO leadership, comply with site safety requirements and exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are observed
Provide field support during outages, turnarounds and unplanned events, potentially requiring nights or weekends

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Typically a minimum of 8 years of relevant stationary-equipment inspection experience in the refining, petrochemical or chemical process industries
Current API 510 and API 570 certifications
Strong working knowledge of stationary-equipment inspection, damage mechanisms, corrosion assessment, remaining-life calculations and inspection-interval determination
Experience developing inspection plans, evaluating inspection results and making run, repair or replace recommendations
Strong NDE background, including selecting and evaluating inspection methods and reviewing radiographic and other NDE results
Working knowledge of API, ASME, NBIC and federal, state and local inspection and repair requirements
Experience with Meridium and SAP or similar inspection data-management and work-management tools
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and Outlook
Strong written and verbal communication, organization, prioritization and problem-solving skills
Ability to work across Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering and contractor organizations and influence work without direct authority
Ability to work in an operating manufacturing environment and perform field activities consistent with site requirements
Preferred: API 580, API 653, AWS Certified Welding Inspector or AMPP/NACE corrosion or coatings certification
Preferred: experience with unit inspection, CUI, external corrosion, stationary-equipment or other Mechanical Integrity programs
Preferred: experience with RBI analysis, inspection strategy, turnaround inspection planning and inspection-contractor oversight
Preferred: experience developing inspection forecasts, KPIs, budgets or continuous-improvement plans
Preferred: Level II NDE qualification or documented experience in UT thickness, MT, PT, VT or radiographic interpretation
Applicants must be at least 18 years old

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Remote Work Policy: eligible employees may request to work remotely up to two full days per standard work week at an approved location with managerial approval
Comprehensive health, welfare, life and retirement programs
6% LYB match on 401(k) contribution
5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual
Comprehensive well-being benefits supporting physical, mental, financial and social health
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 10% discount on LYB stock for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and US
Educational Assistance Program
Bravo Rewards Program
Medical and life insurance packages
Professional development through training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building
Competitive vacation policies with generous annual leave
Global Adoption Policy
Matching Gifts Program
Competitive total compensation package including market-competitive base pay and locally relevant incentives