Mechanical Maintenance Foreman

The Mechanical Maintenance Foreman is responsible for the safe and reliable execution of assigned mechanical maintenance work while assisting the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor with coordinating the maintenance schedule. The Foreman provides technical expertise, diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical equipment, and provides daily guidance and coaching to Maintenance Technicians and mechanical contractors.
This is a hands-on working foreman role that combines direct mechanical maintenance work with day-to-day leadership and coordination responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute assigned mechanical maintenance work, including pipe fitting, equipment installation/removal, pump packing and seal replacement, equipment rebuilds, and preventative/predictive maintenance.
• Assist the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor with coordinating daily maintenance activities and ensuring scheduled work is completed safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to Maintenance Technicians and external mechanical contractors.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain rotating and fixed mechanical equipment and process machinery.
• Complete required SAP/CMMS transactions, safety assessments, and life-critical work, including line/equipment opening, confined space entry, and work at heights.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the mechanical maintenance team.

Technical Competencies
Demonstrated proficiency in equipment installation/alignment, flanged joint closure, lubrication, scaffolding, packing and mechanical seals, precision measurement, equipment rebuilds, fabrication, and crane operations/rigging. Competency may be demonstrated through certification, company-approved testing, or verified experience.

• Relevant maintenance technician certificate and 7+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of rotating and fixed mechanical systems, maintenance methods, technical drawings, and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Prior leadership or lead-worker experience preferred.
• Experience with a maintenance CMMS; SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• PSM chemical facility and ISO 9001 experience preferred.

Location Kalama
Employee Type Regular

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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What we offer

• Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. In accordance with Washington state requirements, the established pay range for this position is Min $78,900 to $131,500 per year (non-exempt, eligible for overtime), depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing. These benefits include
  • Health care
    - Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO XD
  • Employee Life Insurance
    - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D
  • Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Disability Coverage
    - Short-Term and Long-Term
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
    - Health Care and Dependent Care
  • Norton Life Lock  device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection
  • Aflac Benefits
  • Legal Assistance Program
  • Retirement Benefits
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