Asphalt Maintenance Technician

HF Sinclair•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

HF Sinclair Asphalt located in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Maintenance Technician. This position facilitates and executes the safe, reliable, and environmentally sound maintenance of terminal equipment through effective planning, scheduling, and execution of routine, capital, and outage maintenance activities. Uses independent judgment and discretion to identify, prioritize, and schedule maintenance work within the assigned area of responsibility. Works collaboratively with maintenance contractors, counterparts, operations, and other stakeholders to improve the reliability and availability of operating equipment within the asphalt terminal. This position is responsible for performing and overseeing maintenance activities within an asphalt terminal and around a wide range of process equipment, including but not limited to boilers, air compressors, blowers, heaters, heat exchangers, pumps, load racks, rail platforms, chemical and asphalt storage tanks and general tank farm equipment. The role involves executing maintenance repairs and assigned tasks with limited supervision while improving maintenance effectiveness through the development of safe, reliable, and cost effective repair strategies. This includes creating job plans, coordinating energy isolation requirements, and developing maintenance schedules.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of maintenance background and general knowledge of maintenance protocol is required.
Candidates must have a strong background in rotating equipment maintenance, repair and troubleshooting along with construction knowledge gained either through work experience or technical school training.
Demonstrate ability to optimize equipment reliability and availability while functioning effectively in a team atmosphere.
Ability and willingness to operate industrial equipment such as forklift, skid steer, manlift operation and in general any duties required to support and contribute to an efficient maintenance organization.
Good verbal/written communication, computer literate, good mathematical & problem solving skills, ability to read & interpret various instructions, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of and commitment to safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
Must have the ability to enter manways on tanks, elevated areas, confined spaces, and other restricted or cramped environments and around elevated product temperatures.
Perform work of consistent quality and visual acuity (including color, depth perception, and field of vision).
Team player, self-starter, independent worker, good time management and analytical skills and priority setting ability.
Successful candidate will be on an on-call schedule.
Valid state driver’s license and proof of insurance required.
Wearing personal protective equipment (beards not permitted) and strenuous physical activity.

Responsibilities

Observe, monitor and repair rotating equipment; conduct routine field walk-throughs; perform spill cleanup; complete routine repairs to small-bore piping; perform painting; and assist other team members as needed
Assist with and perform equipment shutdowns, start-ups, and energy isolation procedures
Coordinate maintenance work activities with outside contractors
Assist in and support all maintenance events and outages, including planning and execution
Identify required tools, materials, and resources needed to complete pre-identified tasks and develop daily work scopes
Utilize hand tools and specialized maintenance tools safely and effectively
Prepare work notifications, execute work orders; ensure work sites are properly prepared for repairs; oversee and support repair activities
Perform work in elevated areas, confined spaces, and other restricted or cramped environments, as required
Work independently with minimal or no direct supervision
Perform additional duties such as equipment lubrication, cleanup, and general housekeeping
Ensure management is informed of any potential issues, shortfalls, or problems related to daily assignments or maintenance activities