Maintenance Technician

New Castle, DE, United States of America

As a global leader in specialty chemicals, we continue to succeed and strengthen our delivery of innovative, sustainable, and high-performance solutions. We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilize new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace.

As a business, it is really important to us that we find the best person for the job and that you have the best opportunity to succeed in the role. To help, we have outlined our expectations for the role and what core skills and experiences we require as well as what would make you an ideal fit. In turn, we hope this helps you evaluate if this is the right job for you.

Croda is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for providing maintenance engineering skills in given discipline.

• Provide technical skills to effect repairs and maintain site assets.
• Provide plant and process problem solving skills within area of expertise to optimize manufacturing equipment availability and keep production downtime to a minimum. Some issues may require further advice and investigation. The role will predominately involve routine and standard tasks with infrequent supervision.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal customers to ensure that work is implemented in a safe and timely manner. Attend site meetings, risk assessment studies and review meetings as required. Use computer systems for planned and reactive maintenance activities. The role requires occasional and limited influence.
• This role carries no line management responsibilities, but the post holder will be expected to work both as part of a small team and on their own depending on the tasks being performed. The person may be expected to coach and advise less experienced employees and contractors e.g., apprentices.
• Use planning skills in order to carry out daily maintenance and small project tasks in a safe, healthy and environmentally acceptable manner.
• Identify materials and equipment required to rectify faults and breakdowns.
• To identify risk potential and problems and carry out job risk assessments, for example in high hazard plant, to the appropriate standard. Ensure compliance with the relative legislative and site codes and standards within the scope of the role and be accountable for their own Health and Safety and those around them who could be affected by their actions.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping in the workshops and workplace.

• To comply with SHE and quality standards, relevant codes of practice and regulatory compliance.

• 3 years of related experience.
• Have a good understanding of site plant and processes.
• Technical Certification, AS Degree in technical field or equivalent experience.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• To be able to read drawings and record and communicate data accurately in paper and computer systems.

• To have an understanding of engineering and SHE standards and legislation.
• To be able to work on own initiative or in a team and interact effectively with others.
• To be able to work to a high and consistent standard paying particular attention to detail.
• To be able to carry out additional skills outside of the core trade as required by the business.

• Able to walk, stand & sit for a minimum of 8 hours per day. Required to move throughout production areas and on uneven surfaces, climb stairs and ladders. Able to lift 75 pounds. Must be able to work at heights up to 40 feet. Must be able to wear a full respirator.

Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.

In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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