Facilities Engineer

Job Title: Facilities Engineer

 

Job Location: Avon Lake, Ohio 

Job Type: Full-Time

 

Type of Role: On-site

 

​About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is committed to enabling a sustainable future. Our unmatched science unlocks immense possibilities at the molecular level, driving sustainable and measurable results to help the world Move Cleaner, Create Smarter and Live Better. Our solutions are used by people every day, improving billions of lives around the world. 

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life. 

   

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as Facilities Engineer

 

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the Estane, Engineered Polymers, and Performance Coatings industries and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team. 

 

What You'll Do:

 

As a Facilities Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving technical and operational aspects of plant utilities and facilities. This includes helping to ensure a safe and reliable utility supply and managing infrastructure improvement projects as needed. The Facilites Engineer will also coordinate and schedule maintenance work in the facilities area. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Your work will directly impact the utility systems, which includes: wastewater treatment plant, storm water retention system, steam generators, factory air compressors, cooling towers, nitrogen supply, demineralized water, city water supply, fire water systems. 

 

What We're Looking For:

• Operations duties focus on, but are not limited to Waste Water, Factory Air and Steam generation operations:
  • Technical lead for waste water, boiler room, and factory air compressors. 
  • Prepare equipment and operational improvement plans both capital and expense. Coordinate with internal and external resources and consultants to devise a long-term plan to meet current and anticipated process improvements and expansions.
  • Be the gatekeeper for maintenance activities in the area including scheduling and coordinating maintenance work.
  • Support capital project work as needed.
  • Work with team members to determine root cause for equipment failures and suspected failures. 
  • Maintenance and improvement of the aging underground piping and sewer systems.
  • Assessment of current Nitrogen usage and future requirements.
  • Adequate and reliable supply of City water volume and pressure at periods of high demand
  • Fire water supply and unexpected U/G line breaks; Distribution piping changes leading to increased reliability.
  • Compressed air and possible replacement / capacity increases to existing units.
  • Demolition plan for the site: development of a demolition standard; execution of a prioritized list of Out of Service assets to be demolished / Disposed of. 

 

Skills That Make a Difference: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. 
• 2+ years of experience with manufacturing environments.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Project management experience.
• Safety and Continuous Improvement mindset. 

 

Perks and Rewards That Inspire: 

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com

If you’re interested in the position, we encourage you to apply. Lubrizol is always looking for candidates who embody our cultural beliefs in everything they do. If you’re All In, Lead Decisively, Take Action, Think External, and can Be Courageous, Lubrizol could be the place for you.