Associate Technician, Maintenance, Night Shift

About the job

Overview

Celanese is seeking an Associate Technician, Maintenance/Reliability Expert. This is a 12 hour night shift with rotating days. This role will ensure that all aspects of the maintenance plan are followed, adhering to four core principles:

• Preventive maintenance

• Equipment repair within their capabilities, including root cause analysis

• Proactively addressing reliability issues

• Executing maintenance activities as scheduled by the maintenance planner

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine rounds and actively monitor equipment to inspect and detect anomalies, identifying emerging issues.

• Independently perform maintenance in accordance with industry standards.

• Identify required parts, supplies, and repair items.

• Collaborate with the Planner/Scheduler to optimize preventive maintenance procedures.

• Ensure compliance with 5S and housekeeping standards.

• Perform maintenance tasks, make adjustments and repairs, and complete preventive maintenance as scheduled.

• Conduct C-level root cause analyses (RCAs) on equipment reliability failure modes.

• Troubleshoot issues in collaboration with other workgroups as necessary (e.g., Core Maintenance Expert, Reliability SME).

• Apply lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, turn equipment over to maintenance for repairs, and participate in return-to-service activities.

• Deliver accurate and high-quality work notifications

Qualifications

• Maintenance skills

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Understanding of basic electrical and mechanical systems, with the ability to perform repairs

• Technical focus or at least 6 months of related experience in the general maintenance industry

• Troubleshooting and RCA skills

• Knowledge of processes and equipment

• Ability to identify anomalies in equipment

• Proficiency in using basic hand tool

This Kentucky position pays $35.62/hour, plus a night‑shift differential and annual bonus eligibility. Actual pay may vary based on experience, qualifications, and market factors.