Teesport, GB
Title: Mechanical Technician
Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day.
At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference.
Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers.
We are now seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician with strong team working skills for our Operations unit.
Operations unit further strengthens our operational backbone, supporting the business units' growth agendas, safeguarding and enhancing optimization of our supply chain operations and cost efficiency. Importantly, it will allow our business units to concentrate on delivering their ambitious commercial agendas.
In this role you will be responsible for:
• Performing day-to-day maintenance tasks, including PPM (Planned Preventive Maintenance), regular inspections, and servicing of plant equipment according to the maintenance schedule.
• Responding promptly to plant issues, breakdowns, and maintenance needs while enhancing the site's efficiency, safety culture, and overall standards to ensure continuous and efficient operation.
• Ensuring that stores are stocked with critical items.
• Adhering to and promoting safe work standards at all times.
• Updating the SAP maintenance platform with accurate and timely information.
• Assisting in the issuing of work permits.
• Assisting and leading activities during both planned and unplanned plant/production outages.
What you’ll bring to the team:
• Experience as a Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Fitter, particularly with equipment commonly used in chemical production plants (mechanical seals, centrifugal pumps, rotary lobe pumps, air-operated diaphragm pumps, gearboxes, couplings, and pressurized systems (both process and pneumatic)).
• Understanding of working in ATEX environments, ideally with CompEX Mech Ex11 certification.
• Strong ability to perform mechanical and electrical repairs and maintenance on production plant machinery and equipment.
• Qualification in pump alignment, along with a qualification in Mechanical Engineering and a willingness to further develop these skills.
• Strong team working skills with the ability to work independently when required.
• A positive attitude towards safety and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• A conscientious and proactive approach to work activities, with the flexibility to adapt to production and plant needs and demands.
• Desirable qualifications and experience: FLT licence, computer skills (Word, Excel, SAP, SharePoint), safety qualification, experience working in a COMAH environment and familiarity with COSHH.
What you can expect from us:
• An attractive salary and benefits package including a discretionary bonus and attractive pension scheme.
• Interesting role in a globally successful company with an established market position and sustainable strategy.
• Great opportunity for professional growth.
• Work in a diverse and driven team.
Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira!
For more information, please contact Nick Clark, Plant Manager by email nick.clark@kemira.com.
Please apply with CV, cover letter, and salary expectations no later than 23 March 2025 at kemira.com/careers.
Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. Our customers include industrial and municipal water treatment operators, and pulp & paper industry among others. We provide the best-suited products and services to improve our customers’ product quality, process, and resource efficiency. Our focus is on water treatment, renewable solutions, and digital services. In 2023, Kemira had annual revenue of around EUR 3.4 billion and around 5,000 employees. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. www.kemira.com