Technician III, Maintenance

Primary Responsibilities

• Use manual and powered hand tools to complete required maintenance.
• Request materials for repairs through established internal processes.
• Maintain facility and process equipment at base condition, to include interior and exterior service requests.
• Disassemble and assemble process equipment to inspect for repair or replacement due to damage, defects, or wear.
• Use machining equipment and other shop tools (e.g., welding equipment, saws, air compressors, drill presses), as trained and required.
• Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Analyze test results, performance data, machine error messages, information obtained from operators, and direct observation to diagnose and return equipment to base condition.
• Adjust process equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Operate or test newly repaired process equipment to verify process equipment is at base condition and operating per customer need.
• Record all work performed in computerized maintenance management system, inclusive of inventory used to complete repair or replacement.
• Clean, lubricate, inspect, and tighten process equipment components to maintain equipment at base condition.
• Maintain and share ideas to improve site housekeeping, morale, site safety, work quality, customer delivery, parts inventories, and cost effectiveness.
• Direct, train and assist construction or extraction personnel.
• Train others in operational procedures and equipment functions
• Enter ladder logic and instructions to program computers and computer-controlled.
• Fabricate parts and components.
• Comply with company’s training requirements, including arc flash training.
• Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
• Use ladders, scaffolding, forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other powered industrial vehicles, as trained and required.

Electrical Responsibilities

• Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand and / or power tools.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Prepare and install electrical components per manufacturer and / or engineering requirements.
• Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.

Project Management Responsibilities

• Create construction or installation diagrams.
• Estimate construction project costs.
• Identify scope of work to order materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment.
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
• Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services.
• Study and interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.
• Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery.

Physical Demands

• Able to perform equipment maintenance tasks that may require bending, stooping, laying down or working from elevated platforms
• Climb stairs and stand for extended periods of time
• Safely lift and move up to 50lbs
• Use full range of motion with arms, hands and fingers to reach, grasp, hold, push / pull, twist, and work with tools
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time
• Work outside when required

Critical Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience utilizing a CMMS (Computerized maintenance management software) for task documentation
• Knowledge of Lockout Tagout (LOTO) and confined space entry requirements
• Proven ability to think independently as part of a team and handle project from conception to completion
• Operate a forklift with a forklift certification
• Proficient in standard business office software
• Good oral, and written communications skills and has the ability to teach maintenance skills

Education and Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in plant maintenance operations
• Technical degree or certifications preferred
• Proficient in instrumentation including flow meters, level sensors, pressure sensors, load cells
• Experience with motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), starters, power supplies, and transformers
• Proficient at pipefitting and welding
• Experience with batch mixing tanks, pressure vessels, extruders, conveyors, boilers, compressors, and general building repair
30+ days ago