Maintenance Mechanic

Evonik; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Lafayette, LA to service and repair industrial machinery and plant infrastructure. The role requires experience with rotating equipment, instrumentation basics, and adherence to safety practices. Overtime and on-call rotations are expected in a chemical/industrial setting.

You will work with teams to maintain reliability and efficiency across the site. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and technical training, plus 3+ years in a chemical or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Technical certification or vocational training in mechanical maintenance (preferred).
• Strong mechanical skills, including rotating/reciprocating equipment.
• Able to use a multimeter.
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation, electrical systems, and non-code welding.
• Strong organization, computer, and communication skills (SAP preferred).
• Ability to work overtime and participate in on-call rotation, including weekends/holidays.
• 3+ years as a Maintenance Mechanic in a chemical plant, refinery, or industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Follow IMS guidelines, safety protocols, and procedures to ensure compliance and safeguard personnel and environment.
• Perform routine service, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs on industrial machinery and plant infrastructure.
• Conduct minor maintenance on plant instrumentation and electrical systems for reliability.
• Apply maintenance techniques to troubleshoot, repair, and install equipment including rotating machinery.
• Respond to emergency calls to troubleshoot and repair instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical issues.
• Safely operate forklifts and power/test tools for maintenance tasks.
• Perform non-code welding and fabricate parts to support operations.
• Read technical manuals, blueprints, P&IDs, and schematics to execute tasks.
• Keep work areas organized and maintain spare parts inventory.
• Work in teams to develop production process knowledge and adhere to policies.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Rotating equipment

Multimeter use

Instrumentation knowledge

SAP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certification

Job description

What We Offer

At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed.

What We Offer

At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed.

Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between - we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special!

Find out more about the many benefits we offer

https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html

Meet the team and get to know the people behind Evonik

https://www.evonik.com/en/news/meet-the-team.html

Responsibilities

• Follow IMS guidelines, safety protocols, and mandatory procedures to ensure compliance and safeguard the environment and personnel.
• Perform routine service, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs on industrial machinery, mechanical equipment, and plant infrastructure.
• Conduct minor periodic maintenance and repairs on plant instrumentation and electrical systems to ensure operational reliability.
• Apply advanced mechanical and precision maintenance techniques to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and install equipment, including rotating and reciprocating machinery.
• Respond to emergency call-ins to troubleshoot and repair instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical equipment issues promptly.
• Safely operate forklifts, hand tools, power tools, and test equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Perform non-code welding and fabricate special parts as required to support plant operations.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, P&IDs, and other specifications to execute maintenance tasks effectively.
• Keep work areas organized and maintain inventory of spare parts and materials.
• Work effectively in teams, acquire technical skills, and develop knowledge of production processes and policies.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification or vocational training in mechanical maintenance or a related field (preferred).
• Strong mechanical skills, including knowledge of rotating and reciprocating equipment.
• Able to use a multi-meter.
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation, electrical systems, and non-code welding.
• Strong organizational, computer, and communication skills (SAP preferred).
• Ability to work overtime and participate in on-call rotation, including weekends and holidays.
• 3+ years as a Maintenance Mechanic in a chemical plant or refinery or industrial settings (3-5 years preferred).
• Hands-on experience with precision maintenance techniques and emergency repairs.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Company is Evonik Corporation