Technician, Maintenance

Celanese International Corporation•Hopewell, VA

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician provides skilled service to customers by maintaining machinery and recommending cost-efficient improvements to enhance operations and plant equipment. The position maintains site equipment reliably and efficiently, follows site procedures, works safely, and collaborates with customers to understand needs, implement solutions, and follow up. The technician is also expected to develop skills in response to changing technology, methods, and equipment. The role focuses on lubrication and machinery maintenance. Duties include maintaining lubrication records and equipment, lubricating assigned machinery on schedule, troubleshooting lubrication issues, sampling and analyzing lubricants, managing lubricant inventory, and properly disposing of waste lubricants. The technician communicates machinery and lubrication status, recommends equipment improvements, keeps lube points clean, and trains site personnel in lubrication practices. Other duties may be assigned. Successful performance requires the ability to use or learn SAP plant maintenance software and navigate company and site intranets, as well as communicate through email software. The role calls for analytical, problem-solving, technical, communication, teamwork, planning, quality, adaptability, dependability, initiative, and innovation skills.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Basic knowledge in multiple crafts, such as machining, sheet metal, welding, pipefitting, rigging, or millwright work.
Troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Knowledge of plant equipment and processes.
Computer skills and knowledge of manufacturing software.
Ability to read blueprints.
Communication skills.
Basic safety knowledge.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of four years of apprenticeship or equivalent industrial experience is preferred.
Knowledge of SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely work around rotating equipment and understand equipment hazards.
Maintain the lubrication database for assigned site machinery.
Lubricate assigned machinery according to the specified schedule.
Maintain lubrication equipment.
Troubleshoot lubrication-related issues.
Keep areas around lubrication points clean, including cleaning oil spills and wiping grease.
Collect and analyze lubricant samples, operate related analytical equipment, and maintain necessary records and reports.
Recommend machine improvements to enhance operations.
Communicate with appropriate parties about lubrication and machinery status.
Manage lubricant inventory.
Properly dispose of waste lubricants.
Train site personnel in support of lubrication efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.