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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Who we are:
 

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.1 billion in 2021. The company currently has about more than 13.000 employees in 33 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.

 

The Elmira facility is a state of the art production facility used to manufacture synthetic lubricants and additives for lubricants, plastics and rubber. In addition to the main production facilities we have a comprehensive wastewater treatment system that is used to treat all of the process wastewater that is generated on site, and a groundwater treatment system to remove historic contaminants prior to discharge. The Elmira site is also home to a pilot plant, which is used by our scientists and engineers to develop and test new products and production processes.

Situated on 75 acres (of which 22 acres are used for operations), the manufacturing facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our hourly employees are represented by the United Steelworkers Union.

 

The West Hill facility began its operations in 1962, The first operation at the West Hill site consisted of a custom blending facility for a major Canadian oil and gas company. In 1992, the property at 565 Coronation Drive was purchased. It currently houses offices, a research and development laboratory and a finished goods warehouse.

Today, around 100 employees work at the West Hill facility where we manufacture Grease and Specialty Additives. Our grease is used to keep machinery running smoothly in food processing, manufacturing, marine, power generation and many other industries. Our Specialty Additives and lubricants are used in automotive, marine and aviation oils, transmission fluids and fuels to enhance performance and extend engine life.

 

Both sites (Elmira and West Hill) are registered under the ISO 9001 quality management and ISO 14001 environmental management standards.

 

Job Highlights

  • Conduct himself/herself as a leader to safely complete IMM tasks as scheduled or assigned
  • Work with plant maintenance to service, repair and overhaul all production machinery in a chemical plant environment.
  • Maintain all tools, work area, and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion.
  • Is trained and competent on the use of all equipment, tools, and procedures required to carry out this trade.
  • Understand and interpret all drawings, layouts, and equipment manuals as required to complete repairs/installations in a safety and orderly manor.
  • Work on jobs with other crafts, work groups and contractors.
  • Work with Production & Maintenance to obtain permits.
  • Responsible for compliance with site behavioral standards. It is expected that only the highest ethical and behavioral standards will be maintained on this site. Encourage positive behaviors within the group (safety, quality, cleanliness) and not accepting mediocrity.
  • Work schedules may include overtime from time to time, on call during weekends via pager system and is an expectation for employment.
  • Maintains site and industry specific safety training as required in a timely manner
  • Participate in Root Cause Analysis studies to find solutions to failures
  • Train and utilize technologies to improve accuracy, and repeatability of repairs and equipment set up.
  • Participate in Failure mode evaluations to increase reliability in plant equipment.

Requirements

  • Certified Ontario Industrial Millwright
  • Confined Space Hazards training
  • Experience with safety permitting systems
  • Be familiar with a working environment that involves pipe lines, pumps, filters and heat exchanges
  • Can read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and various technical drawing
  • Experience in Chemical Products Manufacturing preferred
  • As part of maintenance coverage for the plant, this role will be required to be on call every fifth weekend.
  • Familiar with Root Cause Analysis and FMEA principals
  • Able to utilize technology such as Laser alignment, Vibration analysis, Infrared, and Oil analysis to name a few.
  • Familiar and comfortable with computers and tablets for data entry, and work order processing.
  • Be familiar, and comfortable working with programs such as excel, word, and SAP

Contract type: Regular  

What we offer you:

  • Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
  • Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
  • Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning .

LANXESS Canada is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation with respect to the recruitment and selection process, or with respect to the performance of the job, accommodation is available in accordance with the Company’s policies. 
Requisition ID:  5885
Location: 

Elmira, ON, CA, N3B 3A3

Work Arrangement:  Onsite
Level of Experience:  Intermediate


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