Maintenance Mechanic

Evonik group; Lafayette, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to ensure the safe, efficient operation of mechanical systems within the facility. The role includes routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to minimize downtime and support production goals.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years in a chemical or industrial setting, and experience with precision maintenance techniques, instrumentation, and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Multi-meter use

Instrumentation knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Non-code welding

Teamwork

Problem diagnosis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certification or vocational training

Tools

Test equipment

SAP

P&IDs / schematics

Job description

## Maintenance MechanicApply: Lafayette, LA: Full time: Posted Today: R51544**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.htmlThe Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all mechanical systems within the facility. This role involves performing routine and preventive maintenance, diagnosing and repairing equipment issues, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The Maintenance Mechanic will uphold regulatory compliance, safety standards, and best practices while supporting production goals and minimizing downtime.**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. **Your Application**To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.