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LANXESS Corporation Boiler Operator in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Who we are:
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
Join our Team!
- Operate boilers and auxiliary equipment to achieve maximum productivity within the department / plant
- Processdocuments, conductinspections, and maintainrecords
- Implementsafe work practices including permit procedures, use of personal protective equipment,housekeeping, etc. Reportunsafe act or condition promptly
- Demonstrateinitiative
- Workwith minimum of supervision
- Assistand trainothers in the department asnecessary
- Identifiyand recommendcost saving ideas
- Perform department preventative maintenance
- Attend plant and departmental training and meetings as required
- Familiarity with, and ability to implement, incident response procedures
- High School Diploma, Current New Jersey Blue Seal 3rd Class Engineer's License is required
- 3-5 years of experience
- Ability to operate high pressure boiler and auxiliary equipment such as pumps, softeners, air compressors, etc.
- Ability to respond to alarms in a calm systematic manner to resolve upset condition.
- Capable of working alone to start - up / shut-down equipment including but not limited to all auxiliaries and associated systems as well as having good troubleshooting skills.
- Capable of performing LOTO and making equipment ready for Maintenance, routinely checking and maintaining boiler chemistry, making regular rounds and observations, checking elevated equipment and valves, maintaining an accurate and detailed Log Book, basic computer skills, good verbal and written skills, the ability to be trained to utilize computer programs to enter Maintenance Request(s), Near Miss(s), e-mails, required on-line training and safety training (computer and classroom).
- Able to work 8- and 12-hour rotating shifts including weekends and Holidays to meet the production needs in a Union environment.
- Capable of following all company safety policies, operate the equipment within all State of New Jersey guidelines including but not limited to ASME, OSHA, NATIONAL BOARD and other agencies having jurisdiction as well as wearing and maintaining required PPE.
- Capable of lifting 50 pounds and maintain good housekeeping on a daily basis.
- Capable of using small hand tools and assisting Maintenance as needed in the repairs of the equipment in the Boiler House as well as actively participate as directed in Annual Turnarounds.
- Ability to perform preventative maintenance throughout the department
What we offer you:
- Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity:LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
Join the LANXESS team!
LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability.