Global MOWP Manager

LyondellBasell

Global Maintenance Process Manager overseeing implementation and improvement of maintenance practices across LyondellBasell locations worldwide, focusing on efficiency and collaboration.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Prometheus

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead global deployment and sustainment of the MOWP framework across manufacturing sites
Assess site-level maintenance practices and identify gaps relative to MOWP standards
Deliver training, coaching, and conduct assessments to ensure consistent application of MOWP
Evaluate planning and scheduling capabilities (staffing, tools, skills) and support targeted improvement initiatives
Collaborate with site teams to address planning and scheduling gaps through corrective actions and best practices
Develop standardized methodologies for time and cost estimation using norms, software tools, and historical data
Create and maintain procedures, training materials, and documentation to support capability building
Re-establish and lead the global Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Network sub-team to promote knowledge sharing
Define and monitor KPIs to measure the effectiveness and quality of maintenance planning and scheduling
Partner with SAP analysts and site teams to standardize SAP PM/MM usage and improve data integrity
Work with Digital Technology (DT) teams to implement digital tools that enhance planning efficiency and reduce costs
Analyze maintenance processes at sites and identify gaps relative to MOWP standard
Deliver training, coaching, and participate in site assessments to ensure consistent and effective application of the MOWP framework

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 15 years of chemical plant or refinery operations or maintenance experience is preferred
10 years’ experience in a maintenance planning/scheduling or supervisor role in a chemical plant or refinery
Practical understanding of planning and scheduling principles and methodologies
Familiarity with planning and scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera, Prometheus Scheduler, Microsoft Project) is a plus
Proficiency with SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) and MM (Material Management) modules
Solid understanding of company policies related to plant maintenance, reliability, planning and scheduling, SAP and health, safety, and environmental requirements
Strong communication skills with the ability to develop consensus and drive change across plant organizations
Ability to network and collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Technology, Maintenance, and Training organization
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other personnel including operators, technicians, vendors, and contractors
Willingness to travel domestically and globally up to 15% of the time
Excellent verbal and written communications skills required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and safety benefits
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

maintenance planningschedulingMOWP frameworktime estimationcost estimationKPI monitoringplanning principlesscheduling methodologiesdata integritydigital tools implementation

Soft Skills

strong communicationcollaborationnetworkingconsensus buildingchange managementrelationship managementcoachingtraining deliveryassessment participationcross-functional teamwork