About Lubrizol
The Lubrizol Corporation a Berkshire Hathaway company is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928 Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities sales and technical offices around the world and has about 8000 employees. For more information visit .
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 recognise unique work and life situations and offer flexibility ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.
Summary of the Role
- Enquiries related to mechanical - rotatory equipment from all the Lubrizol sites will be directed to this position & with his knowledge and expertise this position is responsible to provide effective solutions and recommendations.
- The solution & recommendations for all the engineering aspects such as support while selection & design stage preventive maintenance reliability of equipment help trouble shoot - diagnosing issues in case of repetitive failure performance challenges & improvements opportunities for all type of mechanical -rotary equipment.
- This position is also responsible to leverage GCC capabilities to drive improve operational safety achieve cost reduction by collaborating with global stakeholder within operation and procurement organization.
- This position is always updated with all the engineering standards codes Fabrication methods latest industrial practices new developments for the rotary equipment used in the chemical process industry.
- This position will collaborate & engage with diverse team / experts within and outside Lubrizol to seek correct solution / recommendations in timely manner.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the GCC capabilities in terms of providing solutions and suggesting recommendations on mechanical engineering aspects for all the inquiries received for mechanical equipment -rotatory from various Lubrizol sites.
- Provide in time and most appropriate solutions / recommendations towards the problems and issues requested by engineering maintenance and operation teams from various LZ sites.
For Rotating Equipment-
- Continuously build the expertise knowledge center with global engineering standards fabrication codes such as (ASME API OSHA ANSI NFPA PIP etc.) fabrication methods.
- Update self & team to improve GCC capabilities with new developments latest industrial best practices new equipment evaluating performance parameters.
- Establish and maintain contacts with external subject matter experts-SME on unique equipment critical material of constructions special equipment construction fabrication and operation so that this expertise can be readily utilized towards troubleshooting as and when required.
- Continuously interact and build the relationship with various LZ site engineering maintenance and operation team members
- To understand their repetitive problems challenges limitations so that effective solutions can be provided in timely manner.
- To explore opportunities for saving standardization in coordination with procurement team.
- Maintain cordial cross functional relationship with other engineering team at GCC to leverage the solution providing capabilities of GCC.
- Keep the supervisor informed & take guidance to ensure the suggestions - recommendations provided are effective optimum best possible for under the situation.
- Be a part of large global team ready to support across all the global sites all the time.
Requirements (education experience competencies and specific job requirements):
- BE / ME Mechanical engineer from a reputed university.
- 15 years of overall experience. Last assignment (minimum 8 years) for mechanical engineering preferably focus on rotating equipment streams in a consulting firm or design / technical services department of a large specialty chemical process industry
- Candidate should have 5 years of actual field / shopfloor relevant experience in large specialty chemical process industry
- Strong and proven in-depth core expertise on the subject that makes him capable for the role. As well as capable for guiding / supporting various Lubrizol site maintenance operation project & procurement team members.
- Experience in a Global organization environment will have clear advantage.
- Adequate working knowledge of Microsoft Office (also including Power point for presentations &spread sheets) Various forms of database
Experience and Skills:
Rotating Equipment specialist with hands on thorough in-depth knowledge and experience / exposure on typical process industry equipment- Rotary type such
Agitators (top entry side entry) for large size 10 KL to 50 KL or more reactors.
Various types of Mixers & blenders (again large size) for Liquid viscous liquids solids
Pumps & blowers for various application utility pumping inline mixing
Compressors centrifugal reciprocating Rotary Screw
Gears boxes
Various types of large rotating filters. Centrifuge decanter
Dosing systems for liquid & solids.
- Candidates should have exposure to at lease 70% of the above equipment.
- Candidate himself should have direct involvement during some stage of his experience in detailing specification finding solutions troubleshooting interacting with vendors for the above listed equipment.
- Proficient in various codes for Mechanical Engineering (ASME API OSHA ANSI NFPA PIP- Process Industry Practice etc.)
- Ability to understand the problem / requirements through remote interaction asking prompt questions analyzing provided data.
- Earlier experience of dealing / interacting with renowned local and global process equipment manufacturers and consulting firms is preferred.
- Attention to detail and accuracy particularly understanding problems & exploring correct solution suggesting optimum options / recommendation.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with the team & other LZ stake holders
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
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Its an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees customers and communities.
We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly keeping safety sustainability ethics and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.
As a diverse global team we work together to solve some of the worlds most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver and we never stop pushing to do it better.
One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today.
More than that we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be no matter their ethnic origin religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or any other characteristic.