Maintenance Coordinator
Lubrizol IMEA
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Job summary
Lubrizol Corporation in Avon Lake, OH is seeking a Maintenance Coordinator to keep operations safe, reliable, and efficient. You will drive maintenance execution, coordinate resources and priorities, and collaborate with operations, reliability, and engineering to maximize asset performance.
The role emphasizes planning, scheduling, troubleshooting, and supporting capital projects, with opportunities to develop leadership capabilities in a manufacturing setting.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Five or more years of hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial environment.
- Experience coordinating maintenance activities and reliability initiatives.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and SAP maintenance systems.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across multiple functions.
- Ability to assess, develop, and coach employee technical capabilities.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands in a dynamic environment.
- Commitment to continuous learning and adapting to evolving technologies and maintenance practices.
Responsibilities
- Champion a culture of safety excellence by ensuring maintenance activities are planned and executed responsibly and in compliance with site safety requirements.
- Coordinate and prioritize maintenance work that improves equipment reliability, asset utilization, and production uptime.
- Partner with operations, reliability, and engineering teams to identify recurring equipment issues and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations.
- Monitor performance metrics such as Overall Asset Utilization (OAU) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and help implement continuous improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with planners to facilitate the timely availability of maintenance materials and parts.
- Develop and communicate daily and weekly maintenance schedules to optimize workforce efficiency and equipment reliability.
- Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support to maintenance technicians and operations personnel.
- Support capital projects by identifying improvement opportunities, providing business justification, and assisting with commissioning and start-up activities.
- Coordinate and oversee specialized maintenance work performed by external contractors as needed.
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Job description
At Lubrizol, we're bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.
Date: Sep 17, 2026
Location: Avon Lake, OH, US, 44012
Company: Lubrizol Corporation
As part of our global team, you'll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career, your community, and the world around you.
Job Type: Full-time / On-site
Shift + Hours: 1st Shift (6am - 2pm or 7am - 3pm)
As a Maintenance Coordinator, you'll play a critical role in keeping our operation running safely, reliably, and efficiently. In this highly visible position, you'll be the driving force behind maintenance execution, coordinating people, resources, and priorities in order to maximize equipment performance and minimize downtime. Every day, you'll collaborate with operations, engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams to solve complex challenges, improve asset performance, and support the continuous improvement initiatives that power our manufacturing success. If you're energized by problem-solving, leading through influence, and making a measurable impact on plant performance, this is an opportunity to help shape the future of our operation while advancing your own technical and leadership capabilities.
- Champion a culture of safety excellence by ensuring maintenance activities are planned and executed responsibly and in compliance with site safety requirements.
- Coordinate and prioritize maintenance work that improves equipment reliability, asset utilization, and production uptime.
- Partner with operations, reliability, and engineering teams to identify recurring equipment issues and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations.
- Monitor performance metrics such as Overall Asset Utilization (OAU) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and help implement continuous improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with planners to facilitate the timely availability of maintenance materials and parts.
- Develop and communicate daily and weekly maintenance schedules to optimize workforce efficiency and equipment reliability.
- Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support to maintenance technicians and operations personnel.
- Support capital projects by identifying improvement opportunities, providing business justification, and assisting with commissioning and start-up activities.
- Coordinate and oversee specialized maintenance work performed by external contractors as needed.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Five or more years of hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial environment, preferably within chemical processing or manufacturing operations.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating maintenance activities and successfully executing reliability-focused initiatives.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, process flow diagrams, and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and SAP maintenance systems.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across multiple functions.
- Ability to assess, develop, and coach employee technical capabilities.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands in a dynamic environment.
- Commitment to continuous learning and adapting to evolving technologies and maintenance practices.
- Associate degree or technical certification in maintenance, industrial technology, engineering technology, or related field.
- Previous supervisory, team leadership, or maintenance coordination experience in an industrial setting.
At Lubrizol, we're committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work, whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:
- Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
- Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
- Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
- Occasional lifting or movement of materials
- Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards
We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
- 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
- Flexible work environment
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career and professional growth
- Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement
Learn more at https://benefits.lubrizol.com!
For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.
We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world -brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.
Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.
Nearest Major Market: Cleveland
Nearest Secondary Market: Akron
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