Mechanical Plant Engineer

Davita Inc.; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty chemicals company is seeking a technically skilled individual to provide support in maintenance and project execution. The role emphasizes troubleshooting equipment issues, optimizing maintenance programs, and ensuring compliance with inspections. Candidates should have a BS in Engineering, strong leadership, and problem-solving skills, along with relevant work experience.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Comprehensive benefits including retirement plans and health programs

Flexible working arrangements

Training & Development opportunities

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Good leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Maintenance Superintendent and Maintenance Planner Scheduler.
• Troubleshoot repeat equipment failures and propose solutions to improve reliability.
• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

BS degree in Engineering

Job description

Employee Type:Regular

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business 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.

Job Highlights

• Provide technical support to the Maintenance Superintendent and Maintenance Planner Scheduler
• Troubleshoot repeat equipment failures and propose solutions to improve reliability
• Execute small to medium scale Capital Projects and provide support for larger Capital Projects performed by other Support Functions
• Ensure that all equipment files and P&IDs are kept up to date and reflect any changes made
• Maintain compliance for inspection programs (vessels, PSVs, piping, heat exchangers)
• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs for new and existing equipment
• Ensure that adequate spare parts are available for new and existing equipment

Requirements

• Specific Education - The position requires an individual with a BS degree in Engineering or adequate professional experience
• Work Experience - 3 - 5 years
• Special Skills - Good leadership, communication, teamwork and problem solving skills

What we offer you

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
• 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.
• Diversity:LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

Join the LANXESS team!