The ASUMaintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the proper predictive,preventative and corrective maintenance of mechanical, electro-mechanical,pneumatic, structural and piping systems is performed as necessary to achievethe safe, reliable and efficient operation of the air separation plants. TheMaintenance Technician may also be required to perform the duties of a PlantOperator as needed to cover vacations, sick time, etc. This position reports directly to the ASUPlant Manager.
This is a safety sensitiveposition.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform equipment inspections and preventative maintenance (PM)activities, including analysis of operational data, to maintain equipment inoptimum condition.
Implement or oversee the corrective maintenance(repair/replacement) of all process equipment.
Trouble shoot and evaluate equipment malfunctions. Coordinate with plant management to determineand implement proper corrective action.
Utilize and assist with the administration of the Company CMMS(MAPS) to schedule and document all preventative and corrective maintenancetasks.
Keep all shops and areas where work is being performed in a cleanand orderly condition utilizing 5S principles.
Adhere to all Safety, Health and Environmental policies andprocedures. Be Safety Conscious at all times and practice InterdependentBehavior.
Communicate with contractors and vendors to solicit quotes, orderparts, and coordinate work to be performed by them.
Assist with the research, selection and negotiation of purchasesfor suitable plant equipment.
Read and interpret process diagrams, wiring schematics, technicaldrawings and equipment manuals.
Travel to assist with maintenance activities at other Companylocations when needed.
Be on-call as required. Work nights and weekends when necessary.
Perform routine calibration of analytical test equipment anddocument properly.
Prepare and maintain Company production and quality records toconform to regulations of the FDA, EPA, OSHA, ISO Quality Systems and any othergoverning bodies as required.
Monitor and adjust air separation plant process controls to meetproduct specifications and production goals.
Assist with startups and shutdowns of the plants in a safe manneras directed by plant management due to operating conditions and business needs.
Complete all required training as directed in a timely manner.
Perform cooling water treatment testing, document results and makeadjustments to water chemistry controls as necessary to optimize.
Participate in the maintenance and updating of plant and equipmentwork instructions.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
EDUCATION: High Schooldiploma required
PAY RATE: $41.78 to $53.33per hour DOE.
WORK EXPERIENCE
1-3years Technical Degree or equivalent industry experience required
4-6years maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment required
Experiencewith compressors (centrifugal, reciprocating, screw), pumps, valves andexpanders preferred
Experiencewith the implementation and administration of Computerized MaintenanceManagement Systems (CMMS) required
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, and ABILITIES
Proficientin the safe operation of general hand and power tools. Welding skills a plus
Proficientin the use of precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers,feeler gauges, dial indicators and torque wrenches
Strongmechanical aptitude and basic pipe fitting skills
Abilityto read and interpret process diagrams, wiring schematics, technical drawingsand equipment manuals. Ability to utilize these skills to trouble shoot andevaluate equipment malfunctions and determine appropriate corrective action
Basicknowledge of electricity, motors and electrical systems
Theability to use a digital multimeter in troubleshooting low voltage systems
Goodverbal and written communication skills
Basicproficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
PHYSICALDEMANDS
StationaryPosition - Constantly
Move/Traverse-Constantly
StationaryPosition/Seated - NA
Transport/Lifting-Constantly
Transport/Carrying-Constantly
ExertingForce/Pushing- Constantly
ExertingForce/Pulling- Constantly
Ascend/Descend-Constantly
Balancing-Constantly
PositionSelf/Stooping- Constantly
PositionSelf/Kneeling- Constantly
PositionSelf/Crouching- Constantly
Position Self/Crawling - Frequently
Reaching-Constantly
Handling-Constantly
Grasping-Constantly
Feeling-Constantly
Communicate/Talking-Frequently
Communicate/Hearing- Frequently
RepetitiveMotions- Constantly
Coordination-Constantly
MENTAL DEMANDS
Comprehension: The person in this position must be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures - Frequently
Organization: The person in this role must be able to gather and classify information - Occasionally
Reasoning and Decision Making: The person in this role must use logic to make decisions quickly and effectively. - Frequently
Communication: The person in this position must be able to express and exchange ideas and meaning with colleagues - Constantly
Resilience: The person in this position needs to adapt well in the face of workplace stressors such as customer service complaints and juggling competing priorities - Frequently
