Maintenance Technician

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.

Whats in it for you

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• 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
• Online discount Mall
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

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Talent Acquisition Partner

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.

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