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Be an essential element to a brighter future. We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet. Job Description Ketjen Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Albemarle Corporation, is seeking a Mechanical Field Foreman/Supervisor to work within our Pasadena, TX plant. This position reports to a Maintenance Superintendent and is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient execution of maintenance jobs. This role supports supervising craftsman, both direct hires and nested contractor leads. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Directing and overseeing repairs to mechanical equipment.
- Improving work force productivity, efficiency, and quality by providing oversight of job execution.
- Issuing work packets to craftsmen and nested contractors leads for the day's work tasks.
- Walking down jobs to oversee permit execution and procedural compliance.
- Identifying any potential safety hazards that may need to be addressed in job execution.
- Reporting on job status in daily meeting with Operations Maintenance Coordinator.
- Works with the site competent person for lifting and rigging to ensure lifting activities are conducted safely as per procedure.
- Interfacing with Reliability Department to execute reliability improvements.
- Work with site Inspection department on fixed equipment repairs.
- Entering job history into SAP notifications.
- Managing break in work.
- Manages record keeping on preventative maintenance jobs.
- Conducts audits on permitting, tools, housekeeping, rigging, scaffolding, etc. to ensure compliance with procedures
Required knowledge and skills include but are not limited to:
- Strong working knowledge in maintenance job execution.
- Knowledge of tools, PPE, scaffolding, insulation, etc.
- Capable of troubleshooting mechanical and process issues.
- Knowledge and use of SAP as the tool used for maintenance.
- Understanding of P&ID's, schematics, and equipment drawings.
- Knowledge of expediting and purchasing processes.
- Knowledge of fixed and rotating equipment.
- Knowledge and understanding of good engineering practices and principles.
- Use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to solving equipment problems.
- Ability to listen and understand information and ideas and to express thought and ideas clearly and concisely through oral and written communication.
Education and Experience:
- Approximately 10 years' experience in a maintenance role with at least 5 years in a foreman role.
- HS Diploma/GED or 10 years of relevant experience.
- Good communication skills at all levels of the organization.
- Independent self-starter with results-oriented focus.
- Common knowledge of Windows driven programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams, Outlook.
Benefits of Joining Albemarle
We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.
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Albemarle Corporation
Apr 18, 2025