Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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Responsibilities

• Maintain the reliability of complex mechanical equipment including extruders, pelletizers, centrifuges, compressors, blowers, specialized process pumps, vacuum pumps, fans, gearboxes and hydraulic systems.
• Perform oil sampling, vibration studies, equipment alignment, precision measurement and other routine maintenance functions.
• Repair and maintain specialized mechanical equipment.
• Perform routine planned maintenance work and write detailed equipment repair reports.
• Perform emergency work (safety, production, quality‑critical work, etc.).
• Provide direction and guidance to General Contractor personnel as required (includes turnaround activities).
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance activities (standard and specialized) including program input.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and assist in MTBF and predictive maintenance analysis.
• Execute equipment and systems upgrades and modifications (including cost‑saving and reliability studies).
• Provide 24/7 maintenance support coverage for all area production facilities.
• Complete millwright program per training.
• Complete all regulatory training requirements.
• Potential upgrade to Area Maintenance Supervisor.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of mechanical maintenance experience and NCCER certification or 5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience.
• Eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification.

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCER‑certified electrical/technical training.
• Ability to read basic mechanical drawings or piping.
• Experience working in a chemical factory environment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Equipment troubleshooting and repairing.
• Performing preventive and predictive maintenance plans to complete tasks according to schedule.
• Executing PM plans using SAP information.
• Completing related corrective maintenance jobs during shift time.
• Maintaining maintenance records and reporting related issues.
• Complying with HES policy and ensuring maintenance jobs are finished under safe conditions.
• Conducting patrols and reporting any abnormal findings.
• Preparing maintenance activity reports and submitting them to a supervisor after each activity.
• Using and maintaining all tools in proper condition.
• Ability to train others and take ownership of equipment in the assigned area.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.