Maintenance Administrator

The Maintenance Administrator is responsible for providing logistical and administrative support to ensure the efficient coordination and execution of both preventive and corrective maintenance activities across plant operations.

• Ensure compliance with all Westlake safety policies and procedures
• Manage inventory of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) supplies, tools, and spare parts
• Coordinate vendor deliveries, services, and equipment (leased and purchased)
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) for processing equipment (e.g., sprockets, pulleys, belts)
• Maintain an organized warehouse and spare parts inventory system
• Negotiate pricing for materials and services; assist in developing vendor consignment programs
• Operate sit-down forklift safely, as needed
• Support budgeting and cost control initiatives by providing data and insights
• Assist maintenance teams with parts identification, replacements, and minor equipment improvements
• Create purchase requisitions and process purchase orders within SAP, ensuring compliance with company policies
• Generate and manage work orders for preventive and corrective maintenance
• Ensure necessary parts and tools are available for scheduled work
• Collaborate with Maintenance Manager to schedule work orders and optimize labor and minimize downtime
• Provide and support Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); assist with Permit-to-Work processes when SOPs are not available
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• 1-2 years of experience in a related field preferred

• Work in environments with varying noise levels that may be uncomfortable at times

• Tolerate exposure to temperature extremes, both indoors and outdoors

• Move throughout the facility as needed to support operations

• Work in environments that may include dust, chemicals, and other substances

• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing, vision, and head protection

• Inventory management experience

• Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems

• Purchasing and vendor negotiation experience

• Strong data entry and administrative skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)

• Experience with SAP (preferred)

• Preventive Maintenance (PM) knowledge (preferred)

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints (preferred)

• Familiarity with machining processes

• AutoCAD experience (a plus)

• Experience operating a forklift

Pay Rate: $24.00-25.00 per hour

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.