Lubrication Technician

About the Company

Charah Solutions is the leading provider of environmental services and byproduct sales to the power generation industry. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, the company assists utilities and independent power producers in sustainably managing and recycling ash byproducts generated from the combustion of coal in the production of electricity. With over 30 years of experience, Charah Solutions also designs and implements solutions for ash pond management and closure, landfill construction, fly ash sales, and structural fill projects.

About the Role

This position is responsible for equipment lubrication, contamination control, inspection, and preventive maintenance activities for all mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of inventory of products to management
• Stocking inventory locations
• Use of tools and equipment for routine and non-routine lubrication functions
• Draining and cleaning of reservoirs
• Mechanical modification of systems as directed to facilitate sampling and filtration, and other proactive improvements
• Filling and topping off reservoirs
• Changing filters and breathers on reservoirs
• Operating filtration equipment
• Grease relubrication with manual and automatic dispensing equipment
• Maintenance of dispensing equipment and automatic systems
• Labeling and tagging reservoirs, equipment, inventory, and delivery containers
• Printing and completing planned PMs
• Updating schedules in systems, including adding notes to system and requesting work orders for maintenance repairs and activities
• Reporting discrepancies or conditions that require corrective, predictive, or planned maintenance for production systems
• Performing various wet chemical analyses to monitor quality of gypsum byproduct to wallboard specifications
• Monitoring process feed product as well as wastewater treatment
• Assisting plant operators in problem solving by providing analytical support
• Providing daily reports of analyses
• Willingness to cross train in the FGD (Flue Gas Desulfurization) Lab and fill in two days a week collecting and testing Gypsum samples
• Must be able to operate lifting equipment (Fork Lift)
• Must be able to perform lockout-tag out procedures

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required
• Mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Strong fundamental understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and circulating systems operation, contamination control, and maintenance functions
• Previous work-related skill, knowledge, and/or experience required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of operating moderately complex software and web-based programs for lubrication scheduling
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in ash management, structural fills, and landfills preferred
• Knowledge of lifting equipment (Fork Lift) required
• Knowledge of lockout-tag out procedures required
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Flexible work schedule: 40 hours/week (Sunday–Thursday) or (Tuesday–Saturday) and/or overtime
• Works in both internal and external environments
• Subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin: fumes, odor, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
• Must be able to move 55-gallon drums weighing up to 500 pounds with the aid of mechanical devices
• Must be able to lift and carry 5-gallon containers weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to troubleshoot equipment, recognize problems, evaluate options, and generate solutions
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to effectively communicate (clear, concise, accurate) both orally and in writing

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Company-paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Contribution after 1 year
• Paid Time Off