Maintenance Tech I

About the role

Seppic, an Air Liquide Healthcare company, has been designing, manufacturing, and marketing unique ingredients for over 75 years for consumers, patients, and professionals. The Richmond, VA manufacturing site (opened 2020) specializes in cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredient production, operates under GMP, ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI, and RSPO certifications, and emphasizes minimal waste and emissions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and perform repairs on utilities: steam boiler/equipment, condensate equipment, chilled and cooling water equipment, air compressor/dryer, and other industrial equipment.
• Operate and perform repairs on production and facility equipment including pumps (various types), VFDs, instruments, powder transfer systems, air and solenoid‑operated valves, gearboxes, HMIs, agitators, heat exchangers, dryers, reactors, forklifts, pH measuring equipment, fume hoods, HVAC systems, bag filling stations, packaging equipment, EIS, fire systems, etc.
• Coordinate maintenance of equipment with equipment area owners.
• Repair faulty equipment units and damaged structures, addressing technical issues.
• Provide training to other technicians.
• Perform and properly document preventive maintenance as assigned (oil changes, belt changes and alignment, lubrication, visual inspections, checklists, functionality testing, filter changes, etc.) at prescribed frequencies.
• Adhere to GMP policies and procedures.
• Maintain inventory systems and proactively request necessary items.
• Perform fabrication tasks including cutting, forming/bending, welding, assembly, and finishing.
• Support additional business priorities and team goals as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• 2+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing technician role.
• Certificate in HVAC or Journeyman’s card (license), building maintenance technology, or relevant field (preferred).
• Position located in Sandston, VA (near Richmond).
• Knowledge of reading and using technical documentation (P&IDs, manuals, tech bulletins, etc.) to solve issues, identify parts, and determine correct action.
• Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques.
• Physically capable of wearing a respirator, including being clean‑shaven at a moment’s notice to don respiratory protective equipment.
• Willingness to work overtime and be on call (weekends, evenings, holidays).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and effective problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive individually and in a team environment.
• Prioritize safety and possess the ability to “STOP” work when required.
• Adhere to Air Liquide’s 12 Life Saving Rules.
• Continuous learner with willingness to cross‑train across disciplines.
• NFPA 70E certification.
• MEWP certification (boom lift, scissor lift).
• Forklift certification.

Skills

• Mechanical, electrical, and HVAC expertise.
• Ability to operate and repair steam boiler/equipment, condensate equipment, chilled and cooling water equipment, air compressor/dryer, pumps, VFDs, instruments, powder transfer systems, valves, gearboxes, HMIs, agitators, heat exchangers, dryers, reactors, forklifts, pH measuring equipment, fume hoods, HVAC systems, bag filling stations, packaging equipment, EIS, fire systems, etc.
• Proficiency in reading technical documentation (P&IDs, manuals, tech bulletins).
• Fabrication skills: cutting, forming/bending, welding, assembly, finishing.
• Training and documentation abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 14‑week paid childbirth benefit to support growing families.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Benefits effective on day 1 of employment.

Pay

$30.00–$38.00 per hour.

Schedule

Position requires willingness to work overtime and be on call, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.