E&T Operations Sr. Operator / Sr. Staff

About Umicore

About Precious Metals Chemistry

Maintenance Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM during training. After training, hours may shift to 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM and on-call weekend coverage may be required based on business needs.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical (24V–480V), and instrumentation issues.
• Maintain pumps, valves, piping, rotating equipment, motors, conveyors, control panels, sensors, and control systems.
• Calibrate instruments, conduct equipment inspections, and utilize diagnostic tools to ensure optimal performance.
• Execute maintenance work orders and maintain accurate records in CMMS systems (preferably SAP).
• Support equipment installations, facility upgrades, startups, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement improvements that increase reliability, reduce downtime, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Maintain spare parts inventories and assist with sourcing critical replacement components.
• Follow all safety procedures, including LOTO, OSHA requirements, and Process Safety Management (PSM) practices.
• Participate in root cause analysis, continuous improvement initiatives, development of maintenance procedures, and cross-functional problem-solving efforts.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, contractors, and vendors to resolve equipment issues and support plant objectives.
• Support colleagues and respond to stakeholder requests in a timely, professional manner.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records in line with policies and procedures.
• Escalate issues, risks, and deviations promptly to supervisor and follow through on corrective actions.

Required

Preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems (24V–480V), pumps, piping, valves, instrumentation, and rotating equipment.
• Proficiency with calibration equipment, diagnostic tools, and CMMS software (SAP preferred).
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

What we offer

• We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?