Senior Mechanical Maintenance Lead — Reliability & Safety

Lanxess Corporation

Kalama (WA)

On-site

USD 88,000 - 147,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay range

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

LANXESS Kalama is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to lead Technicians and external contractors, ensuring safe, reliable operation of rotating and fixed equipment at the Kalama chemical plant.

You will plan and supervise preventive and predictive maintenance, provide technical troubleshooting, and work with Reliability Engineering to improve equipment reliability while complying with PSM and ISO 9001 standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

Associate degree or equivalent certification in a mechanical discipline.
10+ years mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including 5+ years of supervisory experience.
Experience leading maintenance activities in a unionized hourly workforce environment.
Strong problem-solving, communication, leadership, and planning skills.
Knowledge of rotating and fixed mechanical systems, technical drawings, maintenance methods, and applicable OSHA requirements.
Experience with a maintenance CMMS; SAP experience strongly preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
PSM chemical facility and ISO 9001 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise Mechanical Maintenance Technicians and external mechanical contractors, providing direction, coaching, training, and support while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance activities and mechanical integrity programs for fixed and rotating equipment, ensuring work is completed safely, effectively, and on schedule.
Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for complex mechanical issues, including equipment alignment, lubrication, flanged joint closure, packing, and mechanical seals.
Manage the mechanical maintenance work process, including work identification, planning, scheduling, prioritization, execution, and follow-up in accordance with LANXESS standards.
Partner with Reliability Engineering to maintain equipment files, inspection records, and other required documentation and ensure compliance with PSM, ISO 9001, and other applicable requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and work processes; participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.