Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

Responsible for the daily maintenance issues and maintenance planning of the plant. Coordinates and monitors work with Maintenance Mechanics. Ensures all PM are resolved, and unresolved issues get escalated on a timely manner. This position is located at our Newark, NJ plant and is an onsite at the plant.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides appropriate coaching and feedback to all hourly direct reports and oversees the daily maintenance issues (troubleshooting).

• Performs periodic evaluations maintenance operations, equipment, and procedures to ensure they operate in an efficient and effective manner, recommending replacement or enhancements to all maintenance systems, to include cost estimation and purchasing.

• Develops and executes procedures for plant maintenance for routine and nonroutine activities, to ensure safe operations and compliance with appropriate standards.

• Monitors and coordinates all open PM’s, and work orders in the SAP system, attends all PHA’s and handles permits (hot work, confines space, etc.).

• Coordinates nonroutine contactor repairs (reactor inspections, code welding, ultrasonic tests, crane rentals, etc.), and works with production to schedule equipment downtime and coordinates with mechanics to complete work, enforcing compliance with all plant standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Black Seal Boiler Operator License, required.      

• Experience in troubleshooting and performing various kinds of pumps (centrifugal, lobe, gear, and diaphragm pump) repair with the ability to train others on.

• Proficient on mechanical seal replacement (single and double mechanical seal), setting impeller, etc.

• Know how to Install pump shaft, oil isolators, bearings, etc.

• Understand tolerance measurements including shaft deflection, alignment, vibration, motor soft foot, etc.

• Experience in managing a PM program utilizing CMMS software, including creating new PMs, setting schedules, and handling work orders ensuring the system is always up to date.

• Ability to create maintenance SOP and train mechanics.

• Experience with general plumbing of water and steam services, such as steam and condensate loops. Experience in performing PMs of steam traps and strainers.

• Knowledge of PSM system.

• Knowledge of piping and tank inspection codes such as API and STI.

• Experience in managing PM programs using Asset Essential.

• Knowledge of industrial electrical system.

• 5-10 years maintenance manufacturing plant experience. Experience in engineering or industrial environment.

The expected salary range for this role is $86,400 - $105,600; specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. 

This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave. 

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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