Maintenance Mechanic

The key job

• ◆Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by meeting and observing all safety practices and rules. Wears appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing as required for the job.
• ◆With appropriate qualifications, certification, experience, and/or training, performs other advanced mechanic tasks such as welding, vibration analysis, valve bench work, refrigeration, rigging, etc.
• ◆Locates, reads, and interprets technical information required to complete mechanical task such as blueprints, schematics drawings, technical manuals, CAD drawings, etc. Uses information to plan or do work.
• ◆Gains and utilizes through experience knowledge of the terminology, equipment, process flow, key operating parameters, product or service standards, raw materials, etc. for the product or business unit being maintained.
• ◆Inspects and verifies new parts to ensure correct design, composition, and tolerances for equipment.
• ◆Effectively uses SAP PM (or applicable system) system to accomplish various tasks.
• ◆Rigs valves, pumps, motors, piping, and other equipment.
• ◆Lays out and fabricates parts from various materials using hand, power, and special tools.
• ◆Operates lifts and hoists in order to position equipment for inspection, dismantlement, and repair.
• ◆Make sketches of equipment such as steel frames, piping, and sheet metal items.
• ◆Operate motorized vehicles such as pickup trucks, forklift trucks, serial workbasket lifts, transporters, veri-lifts, etc.
• ◆Participates in meetings concerning issues such as safety, customer service, and work planning in order to exchange information and solve problems.
• ◆Suggests improvements in work methods and procedures by discussing with team members.
• ◆Assists in project design and implementation with other project team members.
• ◆Implements and assists in Change of Design (COD) to plant equipment such as piping in order to make new and/or alter existing installations.
• ◆Properly and safely rigs valves, pumps, motors, piping and other equipment within scope of experience, training, and confidence. Knows limitations and calls Riggers as needed.
• ◆Aligns with dial indicators and laser align rotating and stationary equipment such as pumps, shafts, motors, gearboxes, blowers, and drive assemblies in order to prevent premature bearing, shaft, and coupling failures.
• ◆Properly handles, transports, installs, and torques RV’s, RD’s, and CV breakers using hand and special tools to make them available for inspection and to verify the condition of holders, piping and/or vessels according to VR code.
• ◆Using acetylene torch burns, heats, cleans, and cuts metal items such as grating, flat/angle iron, piping bearings, bearing house, and bolts using hand, power, and special tools.

• ✓Education: High School Diploma or GED
• ✓Industrial maintenance experience preferred
• ✓Mechanical, instrumentation, electrician experience a plus
• ✓Ability to interpret various industrial drawings (schematic drawings to component level, P&IDs (Process and Instrument Diagrams, etc.).
• ✓Good mathematical skills including basic algebra
• ✓Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions and project consequences of proposed actions.
• ✓Strong interpersonal relation skills, work in a team environment and work independently.
• ✓Ability to identify root cause for failures and communicate appropriately.
• ✓Computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• ✓Ability to research and suggest outside the box systematic improvements
• ✓Ability to work overtime, including holidays, weekends, and short notice call-ins as required
• ✓Ability to: lift 10 lbs. frequently, 25 lbs. regularly, 55 lbs. occasionally; climb stairs, ladders, and columns; stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, utilize visual acuity, reach overhead, hear, and respond to alarms
• ✓Ability to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toed shoes, hardhat, Nomex® clothing, protective eyewear, face shields, hearing protection, arc protective clothing, and respirator as needed.
• ✓Mechanics are required to be SCBA fit tes