Control Systems Team Lead

Quick Facts

• Role: CSE Team Lead for Bayport POTBA
• Reports to: Site Technical Manager

Description

Lead and mentor Bayport POTBA Control Systems Engineers and Specialists, executing sitewide CSE initiatives that support the asset strategy and business objectives. Accountable for the performance of sitewide control systems including BPCS, SIS, APC, and PCN, while supporting daily operations and collaborating with operations, reliability, maintenance, and capital projects to resolve issues and improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Bayport POTBA CSE team to deliver business results and drive continuous improvement.
• Align the team with corporate and site goals, policies, and procedures; communicate performance expectations and key business drivers.
• Establish CSE team strategy and drive performance metrics for APC, DCS, alarm management, and other initiatives.
• Set team goals and support development through MyConnection goals and development plans; coach and provide constructive feedback.
• Develop and manage the group fixed-cost budget and support the capital long-range planning (LRP) process.
• Champion operational and process safety excellence; coordinate participation in incident investigations, PHAs, MOCs, turnarounds, and audits.
• Engage Technical Networks and Technical Knowledge Management (TKM), collaborate with corporate functions and accredited industry organizations.
• Partner with operations, reliability, and maintenance to drive continuous improvement while balancing tactical and strategic priorities.
• Drive revenue enhancement via basic controls, automation, and advanced process control to reduce Lost Profit Opportunities (LPOs), close performance gaps, and support profit-generating projects (including VEP).
• Assess control-system risks to site performance and oversee mitigation strategies, including cybersecurity and equipment-obsolescence risks.
• Provide troubleshooting, problem-solving, and backup operational support by assuming CSE engineering/specialist responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering preferred; B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering acceptable with sufficient work experience in Process Controls and/or Process/Production Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in petrochemical and/or refining plant processes with background in Process/Production Engineering or Process Controls Engineering.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills; self-motivated and able to take initiative.
• Ability to effectively manage technical employees at varying experience levels.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and management skills to lead an engineering and specialist team.
• Ability to identify and leverage employee strengths and development opportunities.
• Innovative thinking and excellent communication; ability to collaborate broadly.
• Technical Skills: knowledge of controls and engineering fundamentals; Process automation computing; IT capability in Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of SIS theory.
• OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management knowledge, including PHA, HAZOP analysis, MOC, and PSSR.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation with base pay and locally relevant incentives (pay-for-performance).
• Workplace flexibility: remote work up to two full days per week at an approved location.
• Health, welfare, life, and retirement programs aligned with local practices.
• 6% LYB match on 401(k); 5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual.
• Well-being benefits for physical, mental, financial, and social health.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% discount in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and US for eligible employees).
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Bravo Rewards Program.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive vacation policies.
• Global Adoption Policy.
• Matching Gifts Program (eligibility varies).