Maintenance Technician

Imagine What You Can Do

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

Umicore is delivering the catalysis solutions for today and tomorrow. We reduce harmful emissions through advanced automotive catalysts, enable fuel cell driving and clean hydrogen with cutting-edge catalyst technologies, and support pharmaceutical production with innovative chemical catalysts.

We help customers meet strict environmental standards while improving both efficiency and performance. To meet today's environmental and industrial challenges with ambitious thinking and a drive to innovate, we cannot stand still. This is where you come in.

Your Key Accountabilities

Maintenance Execution

• Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on plant equipment
• Complete assigned work orders safely and efficiently
• Execute preventive maintenance (PM) tasks to improve reliability and uptime Electrical & Instrumentation
• Maintain and repair electrical systems, motors, control panels, and instrumentation
• Support installation and commissioning of new electrical systems and equipment
• Diagnose electrical faults and implement corrective actions

Mechanical Maintenance

• Maintain pumps, valves, conveyors, rotating equipment, and mechanical systems
• Perform alignment, lubrication, and mechanical repairs
• Support equipment rebuilds and installations

Safety & Compliance

• Support compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements
• Participate in PHAs, HAZOPs, SOP development, and safety reviews
• Follow OSHA and site safety procedures at all times

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements to reduce downtime and improve performance
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process optimization
• Assist in developing maintenance procedures and training documentation

Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, and Contractors
• Support training and skill development across the maintenance team
• Foster teamwork and knowledge sharing across disciplines

Who We Are Looking For

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree, technical certification (Electrical, Instrumentation, or Mechanical), OR equivalent experience
• 2–5 years of maintenance experience (mechanical, electrical, or both) required
• 5–10 years of industrial/plant experience preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills (rotating equipment, piping, valves)
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation
• Experience with preventive maintenance systems and work order management
• Familiarity with SAP or similar systems preferred

Work Schedule

• Rotating shift schedule.
• Initial schedule: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• The position will transition to a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, which may include:
• 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. / 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
• 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. / 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

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?