Maintenance Technician

Clariant SE; Belen (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Clariant is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and production equipment across multiple departments at our NM plant. The role focuses on planned maintenance, major overhauls, capital projects, and continuous improvements to enhance reliability and uptime.

You will mentor other technicians, collaborate with engineering and production teams on equipment upgrades and process improvements, and ensure safety and permit compliance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Preferred: Welding, PLC programming, machining, electrical work or related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual and planned maintenance activities across multiple departments (I-Room, Dryer, Warehouse, Quality, ABQ).
• Plan, coordinate, and execute major overhauls, shutdowns, and capital maintenance projects.
• Manage spare parts inventory in SAP, issue parts, create/close work notifications and orders.
• Perform Level I and II maintenance tasks and train others.
• Support continuous improvement to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Lead or support RCA investigations and present recommendations.
• Follow permit procedures (LOTO/LOTOTO, hot work, etc.).
• Mentor Level I technicians on maintenance procedures and safety.
• Weld, fabricate parts, read blueprints, and perform related maintenance.
• Inspect and maintain air lines, valves, cylinders, and air preparation units.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Safety procedures

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding cert./degree

PLC programming cert./degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join Clariant as a Maintenance Technician and bring your technical expertise to our Absorbents & Additives team. This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and production equipment. You will support planned and annual maintenance across multiple departments, as well as major overhauls, shutdowns, and maintenance projects. The role also contributes to root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime. You will have the opportunity to mentor other technicians and share technical knowledge and best practices. Collaboration with engineering and production teams will support equipment upgrades, capital projects, and process improvements. This position is scheduled for 2nd shift and plays an important role in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual and planned maintenance activities across multiple departments, including I-Room, Dryer, Warehouse, Quality, and ABQ locations, in collaboration with leadership.
• Independently plan, coordinate, and execute major overhauls, shutdowns, and capital maintenance projects from start to finish.
• Manage and maintain accurate spare parts inventory in SAP, including creating and closing work notifications and orders, issuing parts, and identifying reorder needs.
• Perform Level I and Level II maintenance tasks at an expert level and train other technicians on maintenance procedures.
• Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and increase maintenance efficiency.
• Lead or support formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for critical equipment failures, document findings, and present recommendations to engineering and management.
• Demonstrate full proficiency in LOTO/LOTOTO procedures and verify compliance for yourself and others.
• Follow and apply hot work, general work, elevated work, and other required permit procedures.
• Take ownership of additional projects and tasks as assigned by supervision.
• Mentor and guide Level I technicians on maintenance procedures, safety protocols, and best practices.
• Weld, fabricate parts, read blueprints, and perform related maintenance activities as required.
• Replace and repair pneumatic cylinders, solenoid valves, directional control valves, and air preparation units, including filters, regulators, and lubricators.
• Inspect and maintain air lines, tubing, and fittings for leaks, wear, or damage, and perform necessary repairs to maintain system efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with engineering on capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process improvements, providing maintenance expertise during design and implementation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Preferred: Certificate or degree in welding, PLC programming, machining, electrical work, or a related technical field.

What´s in it for you?

• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.
At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

We at Clariant are aware of our responsibility. Our purpose »Greater chemistry – between people and planet« describes the role we can play in the world if we align our thinking and all future decisions with it.