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Location: Westlake, LA, US, 70669

Facility: Lake Charles-Lyo

Department: LKO Operations Training

Division: Olefins and Polyolefins, and Trading

LyondellBasellis a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-yearlegacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietaryMoReTec 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'readdressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Support Lake Charles Polymers (LLO) and Louisiana Integrated Polyethylene (LKO) by leading employee training, qualification, and workforce development efforts. The role focuses on developing capable, compliant, and knowledgeable employees through effective training systems, qualification programs, learning technologies, and Operational Excellence standards.

Lead role in cultivating and sharing site knowledge through qualification, requalification, onboarding, and technical training programs.

Maintain subject matter expertise in site training systems, training processes, Operational Excellence requirements, qualification standards.

Serve as a resource for LMS, D2, and other learning systems; provide troubleshooting, reporting, and user support when applicable.

Facilitate onboarding, initial qualification, requalification, and refresher training for employees, contractors, interns, and co-ops.

Maintain site qualification matrices, training curricula, qualification plans, examinations, and training records.

Ensure all personnel have access to current, accurate, and high-quality training materials, procedures, and qualification resources.

Develop, review, revise, and approve training materials, CBTs, evaluations, walkthroughs, and learning content in collaboration with site Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) using instructional design and adult blended learning theory.

Review and improve training programs, qualification materials, and testing processes to address Operational Excellence gaps, audit findings, and business needs.

Support and coordinate training-related audits and regulatory compliance activities, including Operational Excellence, Quality, DOT, and environmental requirements.

Assist leadership in identifying workforce capability gaps and developing solutions to improve knowledge, skills, and compliance.

Analyze and communicate qualification and training compliance reports to Supervisors, Trainers, and site leadership.

Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Technical, Laboratory, and HSE personnel on cross-functional projects and improvement initiatives.

Facilitate Knowledge Harvesting and Transfer.

Support Management of Change activities by ensuring training and qualification requirements are addressed and implemented effectively.

Manage training logistics, scheduling, records retention, vendor coordination, and site training documentation.

Mentor Trainers, Coordinators, and less experienced personnel while promoting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the sites.

Network with other LYB Training personnel to have an understanding of advancing goals, share best practices and implement as necessary.

Experience in manufacturing training, workforce development, qualification management, operations, maintenance, or a related discipline.

Working knowledge of Operational Excellence standards, training systems, qualification processes, H&OP, and document control practices.

Experience developing and delivering technical training.

Strong communication, facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Operating knowledge of Spheripol, gas phase reactors, and Catalloy.

Experience administering learning systems such as LMS, D2, CNotes, SAP, or similar business applications.

Experience supporting audits, compliance programs, and corrective action implementation.

Experience in manufacturing Operations, Maintenance, Laboratory, Technical, or HSE environments.

10 years of operations experience in a chemical or manufacturing facility

Experience developing CBTs and digital learning content.

Strong computer skills and ability to adapt to technology.

Clear, concise communication and presentation skills.

Self-directed with ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.

Ability to influence without direct authority and build effective partnerships.

Ability to mentor, coach, and develop others.

Instills trust and exemplifies integrity.

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