Plant Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Plant Maintenance Technician contributes to the successful operation and care of equipment used in the process of air separation; also bringing a commitment to the care and maintenance of plant mechanical, instrumentation and electrical devices and equipment.

Job Duties

• Collaborating safely around High voltage Electrical equipment, compressors, pumps, motors, valves; working on cryogenic process equipment such as pumps, valves, and hoses.
• Completing basic disassembly and rebuild of mechanical equipment, changing out pumps, mechanical seals, collecting vibration readings, collecting oil samples, and greasing rotating equipment.
• Supporting basic low voltage electrical system maintenance, process control loop and readout calibrations.
• Calibrating and replacing transmitters with accuracy.
• Completing Preventative Maintenance tasks and documenting them in the CMMS system.
• Removing and installing motors and pumps.
• Growing knowledge of the ASU Process.
• Supporting the team by covering shifts if a situation arises.
• Collaborating with nearby plant teams during their shutdown or PM activities.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 – 5 years of industrial plant / cryogenic plant experience preferred.
• Understanding of control valve functions, Instrument Calibration, Pressure Transmitter, Level Transmitter, etc.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment in a plant environment.
• Comfortable working in a non-air conditioned environment.
• Experienced with Multimeters (Fluke Multimeters).
• Able to climb and work on heights (>100 ft).
• Computer Experience, must be familiar with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Electrical / Instrumentation equipment in a plant environment.
• Candidate with a strong Mechanical background in a plant environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.