Job ID: 2024-2600 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Maintenance Afton Chemical
Overview
Direct and oversee all phases of plant maintenance to ensure the safe, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective production of quality products to serve our customers.
Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities:
Supervision of all Shop and E&I Maintenance activities. Complete employee evaluations, resolve employee problems and disciplinary issues in accordance with the Union contract. Consult with Human Resources as appropriate.
Oversee and ensure development, implementation and monitoring of a comprehensive safety program in assigned area.
Determine staffing needs and manpower requirements, plan and arrange for staff development and training based on appropriate skills assessment to ensure effective work assignments.
Work in conjunction with maintenance planning and operations to maximize maintenance productivity and improve schedule attainment while minimizing impacts to plant operations.
Provide guidance and direction to maintenance staff to resolve problems, promote accountability, and drive efficiency improvements.
Conceive, develop, and implement ongoing cost containment/improvement initiatives including:
Capital and general expense reduction
Employee productivity improvement
Completion of weekly cost forecasts to meet budget targets
Qualifications
Qualifications:
7+ years relevant work experience
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
BS degree
5+ years’ experience in supervisory/management position
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Demonstrates a working knowledge of process equipment operation and applications.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of piping/electrical systems, schematics and engineering drawings.
Demonstrates understanding of the budgeting process in a plant environment.
Demonstrates understanding of OSHA regulations and a basic knowledge of local and state regulations concerning plant operation and construction.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of labor laws.
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrates effective presentation, facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Able to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Able to visualize the “Big Picture” while focusing on details to complete projects.
Able to interact effectively with all levels of employees.
Demonstrates computer literacy with regard to Afton’s routine applications and is able to use appropriate software to solve engineering problems.
COMPETENCIES
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
Self-Confident - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself.
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Negotiation Skills - Ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Responsible Care; EHS Management-Employ equipment, practices, and procedures which promote a healthy, safe, and secure work environment. Regulatory/Legal compliance.
Working at Afton
Who We Are – We are a diverse, global family of individuals, who share a passion for developing innovative solutions. We build our professional relationships on respect, integrity and a commitment to safety and quality. Just as these values apply to our professional relationships, they also apply to the way feel about our neighbors and communities.
Our Work - At Afton, our innovative R&D programs lead to global growth. Our lubricant and fuel additives are among the most highly developed and widely used in the petroleum industry. Afton is a recognized and trusted supplier of driveline lubricant additives, engine oil additives, fuel additives and industrial lubricant additives.
Benefits / Compensation - We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages that reflect our commitment to our employees. Our employees are our most treasured asset and we have dedicated resources that allow us to reward our employees for their commitment on an ongoing basis - ensuring our compensation packages are competitive in the industry.
An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
