Mechanic Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot & repair rotating and reciprocating equipment.
• Analyze and problem solve (ex. differentiating between an equipment problem and a process problem).
• Advocate for safe work and housekeeping practices. Exhibit safe behaviors.
• Ability to be a team player, work closely with other departments, customers and peers as necessary to ensure they are provided with quality maintenance services.
• Operate mobile cranes, manlifts, forklifts, etc. as necessary to complete work.
• Support minor mechanical design and project work as well as turnarounds.
• Identify ways to reduce the cost of repairing equipment while maintaining or increasing the quality of repairs and increasing the reliability of the equipment.
• Update equipment key historical information (repair findings, failures mode, etc..) in the equipment files or maintenance management system.
• Follow equipment repair procedures and provide inputs to increase the efectivess of a given repair procedure.
• Participate on maintenance excellence improvement plans
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma; technical school a plus.
• Mechanical maintenance experience such as millwright, machinist and mechanical repair in a chemical, refining, or industrial plant. This plant experience should include troubleshooting and repair of pumps, turbines, compressors, gear boxes, fans and blowers.
• Good at adhering to strict safety guidelines and cognizant of safety risks. Demonstrate safe behavior.
• Working knowledge of mechanical seals, flush plans and seal failure analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to perform rotating equipment repair, overhaul, and troubleshooting. Must have good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read equipment prints, secure information from OEM manuals, and proficiency with measurement tools (micrometers, dial calipers, etc.).
• Possess basic computer skills. Experience in SAP a plus.
• Be a self-starter and self-motivated.
• Communicates and collaborate effectively.
• Able & willing to work overtime on weekends and off hours
• Must have a valid TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card) or be able to secure one within 30 days.