Maintenance Technician

About Lubrizol

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide knowledgeable and accurate troubleshooting expertise for mechanical problems.

Perform installations of new piping and equipment, as well as repair of existing systems.

Perform required Preventative Maintenance and Mechanical Integrity Inspections of mechanical equipment, piping, and systems.

Perform all duties with a Safety-First mindset by observing all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) procedures.

Demonstrate good housekeeping at the job site as well as the maintenance shop.

Demonstrate knowledge of welding, metal fabrication, equipment troubleshooting, rigging, forklift operation, rotating/stationary equipment repair, rigging, millwrighting, pipefitting and layout, plumbing, insulating, reading prints and diagrams.

Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited school.

A minimum of 5 years industrial maintenance experience

Strong understanding of steam, condensate, domestic water, drain and vent systems, lab water, process water systems, hydronic systems, compressed air systems, and compressed gas systems.

Understanding of Piping layout, including measuring, cutting of piping, and connecting the piping by use of soldering, wielding, gluing, threading, pressing, flaring, or mechanical means

Read and understand drawings and P&IDs from Engineers

Maintain a logical thought process while trouble shooting

Problem solving

Read and understand text

Read and comprehend manuals and diagrams

Possess aptitude and desire to be cross trained in other skilled trades and practices.

Considered a Plus:

Journeyman Mechanic Status

Experience with Microsoft office suite

Experience with SAP (PM Module)

Maintenance/Multi-Craft, Military, or Industrial Construction Industry certifications

Chemical Plant Operations knowledge

Welding Certification

Working Conditions:

Willing to work overtime including weekends, holidays, and call-ins.

Will be subject to extended periods of climbing ladders and stairways, sitting, walking, standing, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, moving, and lifting up to 100 pounds.

Presence of nuisance odors from chemical processes, testing facilities, or laboratories.

Many areas may be extremely noisy.

Must be willing/able to work outdoors in inclement weather.

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today.

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.