NewMarket Services

NewMarket Services

Mechanical Technician - Vehicle Testing

Ashland, VA, US

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
Project ManagementCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • Know, understand and consistently adhere to established safety policy and procedures.
  • Carry out standard preventive maintenance as scheduled and complete proper documentation.
  • Participate in and assist with the continuing personal and group/area training process.

Requirements

  • Must be willing to operate a forklift and have a valid driver's license.
  • High school graduate or equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • Demonstrated mechanical experience or aptitude Work towards continuing technical education encouraged

Nice to have

  • Associate's degree
  • sometimes with incomplete information, under tight deadlines and pressure
  • while based upon appropriate risk and authority Analysis and Problem Solving - Solves difficult problems with effective solutions
  • asks good questions and questions all likely sources for answers
  • can solve complex problems and recognize complex patterns
  • utilizing all appropriate tools to reach a robust answer.

Skills

  • Communication - The ability to communicate information clearly and effectively in an engaging and convincing manner.
  • Our lubricant and fuel additives are among the most highly developed and widely used in the petroleum industry.
  • An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Compensation

  • Benefits / Compensation - We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages that reflect our commitment to our employees.

Company info

  • NEU) family of companies, and is one of the largest global suppliers of lubricant additives and offers a broad line of fuel additives worldwide.
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of changes or additions to safety procedures and assists in safety training activities as required.
  • Work in parallel with team members and test engineers to build/monitor the automotive and mechanical test(s) in assigned area and record all pertinent data.
  • Ensure that all pertinent information is routinely communicated to the appropriate (i.e., internal customers, team members, supervisors, etc.) parties.
  • Determine layout and maintain maintenance and test cell calibration schedule, if applicable.
  • Support respective SBU's in meeting test demands and area responsibilities, not only during standard working hours but after hours as needed to support 24-hour operations, ensuring continuity of workflow.
  • May provide training/orientation to new employees.
  • Participate in internal staff meetings, committees and task force efforts as required.
  • Complete special projects and team and customer evaluations in a timely manner.
  • Build/monitor the R&D Mechanical tests in assigned area (including vehicle and/or rig testing), record all pertinent data, make necessary adjustments/repairs to assure that test parameters, methods and procedures are met and work closely with test engineers to prioritize test queues.
  • Assure that complete ISO documentation is maintained on all ISO or quality related activities.
  • Write needed procedures, participate in ISO related activities and maintain an up-to-date understanding of the ISO function.
  • Conduct inspections of hazardous waste storage areas, hazardous waste pumps and lines, aboveground storage tanks, and underground storage tanks as required.

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