Controller, Pipeline EPO

LyondellBasell

Controller overseeing pipeline operations at LyondellBasell, ensuring product delivery and compliance with regulations. Managing a vast network of pipelines while promoting safety and efficiency.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and operate Equistar Pipelines on a 24-hour basis
Ensure timely and accurate product delivery or receipts for customers and suppliers in Texas
Operate and monitor over 1500+ miles of product/feed stock pipelines, storage facility operations, remote pumping facilities, and 75+ customer/supplier sites
Responsible for the operation of the emergency response communications system for the notification of pipeline management/government agencies per Department of Transportation (DOT) and state regulations in Texas
Ensure personal and team safety while promoting a Goal Zero work environment
Perform all work activities in compliance with applicable state and federal environmental regulations
Provide accurate, timely communication to coworkers and collaborate across functions to improve individual and team performance
Participate on committees dealing with investigations, policy and procedure development, and special groups designed to improve the workplace environment
Monitor and operate the Equistar Pipeline’s systems to provide quality service to customers/suppliers of the organization
Monitor and respond to the Pipeline’s Computational Leak Detection software
Maintain readiness to operate the system to meet emergency needs that arise across customer sites
Monitor product quality to ensure that the product delivered into or from the Equistar system is on test and meets all customer/supplier specifications
Ensure constant upgrading of the system through teamwork with the SCADA group

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED
5 years of related experience in Pipeline operations and/or 10 years’ experience in chemical/refinery plant Operations with 5 years or more console operations experience, logistics, or equivalent pipeline maintenance experience on pipeline systems
Working knowledge of computer systems used for operations process control (DCS/SCADA)
A background in chemical plant processes is a valuable tool to the knowledge base for this position
Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shift and provide overtime coverage
Required to live within a 1-hour commute of the primary control center in Clear Lake, TX, as required to meet regulatory and company guidelines for fatigue management and hours of service limits
The Critical Essential Competencies for this position are Customer Focus, Drive for Results, Broad Perspective, Process and Safety Management, Interpersonal Capability and Motivating Others
Basic computer, Microsoft Office Suite and SAP skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

pipeline operationsconsole operationslogisticsprocess controlDCSSCADAemergency responseproduct quality monitoringcomputational leak detectionenvironmental regulations compliance

Soft Skills

customer focusdrive for resultsbroad perspectiveprocess managementsafety managementinterpersonal capabilitymotivating othersteam collaborationcommunicationproblem-solving

Certifications

high school diplomaGED