What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contractor Coordinator/Maintenance Planner position at Ashland Global?
Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP
Contractor Coordinator/Maintenance Planner
Are you the kind of person who is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?
Are you always solving?
Then we'd like to meet you and bet you'd like to meet us.
Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Contractor Coordinator/Planner to join our Ashland Specialty Products business at our Hopewell, VA location. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the manufacturing function. This position will report to the Maintenance Manager.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:
The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:
Perks of working at Ashland:
In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.
Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.
Contractor Coordinator/Maintenance Planner
Are you the kind of person who is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?
Are you always solving?
Then we'd like to meet you and bet you'd like to meet us.
Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Contractor Coordinator/Planner to join our Ashland Specialty Products business at our Hopewell, VA location. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the manufacturing function. This position will report to the Maintenance Manager.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provide overall coordination and governance of on-site contractor activities, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, EHS requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Act as the primary facility representative for contractor engagement, including planning, daily coordination, issue resolution, and budget management.
- Ensure contractors meet all site requirements prior to work start, including safety orientation, training, and required documentation.
- Oversee and validate work permitting processes and ensure permits are properly issued, maintained, and closed.
- Lead or support contractor safety audits, inspections, and observations, and follow up on corrective actions as needed.
- Support investigation, documentation, and corrective actions related to contractor incidents, injuries, and near-miss events.
- Maintain accurate and auditable contractor records, including safety documentation, permits, audits, and orientation records.
- Ensure contractor accountability and coordination during plant emergencies and abnormal operating conditions.
- Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals, and focusing on performance and safety
- Improve the organization's capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent, and utilizing positive communications and influence with others
In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:
- 5-10 years in chemical manufacturing supporting maintenance or production
- Be able to lift no more than 50 lbs
- HS Diploma or GED
- Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior at all times
- The ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions, and creating the new and different
The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:
- Experience in PSM covered facilities
- Six Sigma certification
- Supervisory experience
Perks of working at Ashland:
- Comprehensive Benefit package, Medical, Dental and Vision starting on Day 1 for you AND your family
- 401(k) plan with company match
In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.
Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.