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 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

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 recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.   

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Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as Contract Administrator 

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the chemical industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team. 

 

What You Will Do:

The Contract Administrator has responsibility as the maintenance focal point for contracts related to services required by M&E (e.g. scaffold, insulation, chemical cleaning, tower scans, etc.).  Responsibility includes developing scopes, supporting technical evaluation / selection of approved vendors, contractor start up, administration of service contracts and dealing with issues pertaining to the service contractor and the Company Job Representative, including annual performance reviews.

 

What We’re Looking For:

Maintains a copy of the contractor’s current safety program. Conducts audits of the contractor’s safety and health program to ensure compliance with both the Company and contractor elements. Periodically evaluates contractor performance and communicates the results to the contractor. Ensures contractor receives site indoctrination with verification of understanding and documentation covering the general site rules and standards general to the contractor’s work site. Ensures a process exists that allows the contractor access to the current copy of the pertinent safety standards. Determines what type of contractor card and site access the contractor requires. Ensures documentation of the contractors’ training records are forwarded to the contractors. Participates in incident investigations that involve the contractor. Assists the labor buyer in determining the safety and health criteria for removal of a contractor from the qualified bidders list and for the removal of an individual contractor employee from the site. Maintains a contractor file on problems/issues/observations and incident information. Drives the communication and understanding of expectations, measurement, and administration to achieve maximum contract value. Ensures appropriate record keeping as required by law for contractors directed by the company. Responds to contractor safety concerns. Acts as the maintenance focal point for service contractor issues. Assists Labor Buyer in determining most cost-effective means of supplying required area services. Works with Procurement when selecting contractors for site

Skills That Make a Difference: 

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited school. 8 years minimum of operational experience within an industrial plant in a maintenance role. Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain the following records: contracts, training, performance issues, safety issues/investigations Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills Knowledge of contract and performance management with the ability to hold contractors accountable to performance standards throughout the year and provide annual contractor performance reviews. Ability to develop and maintain successful business relationships between internal stakeholders and contract service providers. Ability to provide recommendations on contract service selection based upon performance. Knowledge and proficiency with: Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook (e-mail), Internet Explorer, and Lubrizol Drawing Viewer and ability to read prints. Must possess a detailed understanding of the function and workings of utility and process; equipment and systems, repairs, maintenance, construction, and awareness of energy source hazards. Attention to detail in all aspects of the job: planning, reviewing, and completing paperwork, and scheduling resources (manpower, tools, equipment, parts). 

 

Considered A Plus:                            

Experience with SAP S4 HANA. Experience and knowledge with mechanical, process, instrumentation and electrical disciplines.

Working Conditions:                                    

Schedule will be a 40 hour week, 5, 8hr days. Eligible for flextime: 5x8hrs week 1,

 4x10 week 2, or 4x9hrs and 1x4hr weekly.

Flexible start and end time between 5:30 and 6:30am. Earliest end time 2:00 pm Must be willing/able to work in a plant environment and occasionally outdoors in inclement weather.   Willing/able to work off hours/weekends, as required.  30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks.   

 

Perks and Rewards That Inspire: 

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans 401k Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution Competitive medical, dental and vision offerings Health Savings Account Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave

 

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Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together! 

It’s 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 world’s 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 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic.