Contract Administrator

Job Title: Contract Administrator

Job Location: Deer Park, Texas 

Job Type: Full-Time

Type of Role: On-site

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About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is committed to enabling a sustainable future. Our unmatched science unlocks immense possibilities at the molecular level, driving sustainable and measurable results to help the world Move Cleaner, Create Smarter and Live Better. Our solutions are used by people every day, improving billions of lives around the world. 

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. 

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as Contract Administrator 

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the industrial and transportation 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'll Do:

As a Contract Administrator, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation by being the 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. 

Skills That Make a Difference: 

• High School Diploma. 
• 8+ years 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.

Perks and Rewards That Inspire: 

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com

If you’re interested in the position, we encourage you to apply. Lubrizol is always looking for candidates who embody our cultural beliefs in everything they do. If you’re All In, Lead Decisively, Take Action, Think External, and can Be Courageous, Lubrizol could be the place for you.