Maintenance Technician-Mechanical

Job Description:

General Description:

Troubleshoots, repairs, rebuilds, replaces and performs preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance on plant equipment
• Repairs rebuilds and/or replaces plant equipment

(e.g., pumps, motors, valves and packing, compressors, gearboxes, centrifuges, furnaces and refrigeration systems)

• Performs preventive maintenance
• Interprets blueprints and drawings
• Identifies lubrication types, properties and applications
• Operates standard and precision shop tools and equipment
• Sets up rigging; prepares and evaluates job site
• Aligns rotating equipment using laser and dial indicators
• Prepares equipment to be sent off site
• Interacts with operations staff and engineers to diagnose

and resolves upsets due to equipment failures

• Works with engineers to resolve problems identified by EHM
• Uses vibration readings to evaluate and troubleshoot

equipment performance

• Install blinds in piping and make up flanged and screwed piping connections
• Conducts unit walk-throughs and report findings

to MTS and Maintenance Coordinator

• Fills out and files in equipment file equipment repair history sheets for pumps, compressors, centrifuges and agitators.
• Performs administrative duties.
• Reviews trouble log and determines if maintenance is needed
• Records time against work orders
• Uses SAP to locate and order parts
• Updates equipment history in SAP
• Navigates equipment specification data bases
• Participates in peer performance evaluations
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Maintains a clean and well organized work area
• Attends meetings as required
• Attends training as required
• Uses computer applications such as SAP and MS Office
• Complies with all HSSE programs, policies and procedures
• Support maintenance plans and procedures
• Continuous development of technical skills through training and practice
• Performs special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned

Preferred Skill Set Qualification

Experience:

Education/Experience/Certifications Required:

• Two year technical degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical Maintenance or other maintenance related field or 5 years’ experience in equivalent maintenance experience
• Work Key Certification; Workplace Documents (4), Graphic Literacy (4), Applied Math (4) and Applied Technology (4)
• Ability to interpret MSDSs
• Troubleshooting and problem solving capabilities
• Basic knowledge of electrical safety
• Basic knowledge of the principles of predictive maintenance (PM)
• Basic knowledge of failure analysis techniques
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Basic PC skills

Education/Experience/Certifications Preferred:

• Working knowledge of PSM Mechanical Integrity guidelines
• General knowledge of engineering standards, piping and equipment specifications, and materials of construction
• Basic knowledge of plant processes
• Thorough knowledge of plant equipment

Physical Capabilities Requirements:

• Please see Maint Mechanic Job Element Checklist