Mechanical Technician

With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.

Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Boston focused on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and advanced materials. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa.

Department:           Maintenance & Reliability

Location:                Neal, WV

Travel Involved:     0% - 5%

Job Type                Full time

Description:

Seeking an industrial maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on the facility’s equipment, including rotating and fixed equipment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

•  Welding/Pipe Fitting/Oxy Fuel Cutting
• Line opening, flange breaking, gasket replacement
• Bolting and torqueing
• Crane Operation/Rigging
• Valve, filters and PSV change outs
• Lubrication, Bearings, Couplings
• Laser Alignment
• Cartridge and Component mechanical seals
• Precision measuring Tools
• Drill Press, Parts Washer, Grinder, sandblaster, lathe and band saw
• Specialty tools, like rams, wedges, spreaders, hydraulic torque guns, etc.

Requirements:

• High School diploma
• Five + years of experience in equipment maintenance
• Strong organizational skills, troubleshooting and root/cause assessment skills, multitasking skills, oral and written communication skills, and detail oriented
• Capable of the physical demands related to this position, including frequent walking, standing working in confined spaces, climbing ladders/scaffolding to perform elevated work, repetitive motion, and occasional lifting of weights in excess of 50 pounds
• Flexibility to work potential overtime, if needed (including weekends and holidays), given advanced notice
• Team oriented with strong spirit of service, and willing to learn and further develop technical skills

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Experience within a chemical plant environment
• Experience with SAP
• Received training either through a formal apprenticeship program or through community colleges combined with informal on-the-job training
• SMRP, NCCER or equivalent certification
• Equipment Operator certified
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications (SAP, Word, Excel, etc.)

 

 

What we offer

At Braskem, we offer more than just a competitive pay package. Our total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits you need for every stage of your life. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Teladoc
• A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
• Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members

Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees according to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.