4th Class Operating Engineer

Employee Type: Regular Who we are LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.1 billion in 2021. The company currently has about more than 13.000 employees in 33 countries. The core business of LANXESS 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. The Elmira facility is a state of the art production facility used to manufacture synthetic lubricants and additives for lubricants, plastics and rubber. In addition to the main production facilities we have a comprehensive wastewater treatment system that is used to treat all of the process wastewater that is generated on site, and a groundwater treatment system to remove historic contaminants prior to discharge. The Elmira site is also home to a pilot plant, which is used by our scientists and engineers to develop and test new products and production processes. Situated on 75 acres (of which 22 acres are used for operations), the manufacturing facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our hourly employees are represented by the United Steelworkers Union. The West Hill facility began its operations in 1962, The first operation at the West Hill site consisted of a custom blending facility for a major Canadian oil and gas company. In 1992, the property at 565 Coronation Drive was purchased. It currently houses offices, a research and development laboratory and a finished goods warehouse. Today, around 100 employees work at the West Hill facility where we manufacture Grease and Specialty Additives. Our grease is used to keep machinery running smoothly in food processing, manufacturing, marine, power generation and many other industries. Our Specialty Additives and lubricants are used in automotive, marine and aviation oils, transmission fluids and fuels to enhance performance and extend engine life. Both sites (Elmira and West Hill) are registered under the ISO 9001 quality management and ISO 14001 environmental management standards. Job HighlightsThe incumbent will be responsible for the daily operation of boilers, waste water system, ground water system and refrigeration systems. Perform daily rounds and record findings in shift logs. They will follow instruction from the Chief Operating Engineer by completing requested duties, inspections, to meet shift operational requirements. The position requires the incumbent to do scheduled rounds, take readings, climb stairs and a fair amount of walking and outdoor activity, in both hot and cold weather, is required. Operators are also involved in carbon loading and removal which can be a physically demanding activity. May need to operate vacuum truck on site frequently and for long periods of time. Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for the safe efficient operation of boilers, waste water treatment system, ground water treatment Ensure daily chemical additions and water treatment tests are correct and providing optimum conditions for boilers and water systems Perform routine daily inspections and record results and findings Perform preventative maintenance and some minor repairs to various operating systems Perform routine inspections on refrigeration systems Add/remove carbon from the wastewater and groundwater systems Help maintenance crews in various maintenance related activities for steam and wastewater operations Use vacuum truck whenever required Requirements A valid 4th class Operating Engineer certificate A valid driving license is a must Knowledge of natural gas fired boilers/ steam generator systems Knowledge of waste water treatment systems. Responsible to follow all corporate safety related policies and procedures Good communication skills both verbally and written Refrigeration knowledge and mechanical aptitude would be an asset Rotating and weekend shift coverage required What we offer you