Operations Technician IOB at Lanxess Corporation in El Dorado, Arkansas

Job Description:

Who we are:

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR6.8 billion in 2019 and about 14,300 employees in33 countries. The company is currently represented at 60+ production sites worldwide. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics.

LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World) and FTSE4Good.

In the United States, LANXESS employs more than 2,000 people at 21 locations in 10 states.

What we can offer you:

LANXESS is a young company with strong roots! We derive our strength from global presence, management excellence and most importantly our people! Our employees are the pillars of our success.

We offer exciting career opportunities regionally as well as internationally, educational assistance programs, competitive pay and benefits, language training programs, and many other personal and professional development programs that are a part of our vision and values that drive our ongoing success.

Job Highlights

• Safe and efficient operations of the IOBunit by supporting and participating in all related projects


• Ensure all Safety and Environmental policies are followed


• Follow good housekeeping practices to ensure area meets expectations


• Ensure all standard operating procedures are followed


• Ability to cross train on all operations within the area


• Monitor the process in the field and/or in control room to report unusual and unsafe conditions


• Identify routine maintenance requirements


• Participate in activities and meetings which will enhance plant safety, reliability, cost and environmental performance as well as area production objectives


• Demonstrate behavior consistent with site standards and coach others to do the same

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Previous experience in operations preferred


• Ability to perform multiple functions simultaneously


• Good problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot


• Must be able to work twelve-hour rotating day/night and overtime as needed


• Mechanical aptitude (working with pipe wrenches and tools needed for plant activities and minor maintenance)


• Experience in operating a forklift or ability to learn


• Participation in plant safety programs


• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

What we offer you:

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  Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.


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  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.


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  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.


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  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, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability.

Join the LANXESS team!

Must include a resume.