I&E Repairman

ALTA Performance Materials • Neville, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

ALTA Performance Materials is seeking an Instrument & Electrician Mechanic to join its plant maintenance team in Neville Island, Pennsylvania. The role works with production personnel and contractors to maintain and repair equipment and is accountable for proper plant equipment operation. Inadequate performance may result in injury, environmental or community impacts, equipment damage, downtime, or product loss and out-of-specification product. The position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

The role includes corrective and miscellaneous maintenance, participation in preventive maintenance and plant turnarounds, equipment repair and troubleshooting, and maintaining a safe and clean work area. The employee will participate in team improvement efforts and complete required safety training while complying with OSHA requirements and company procedures. Starting pay is $40.01 per hour.

Requirements

• Read and understand P&IDs, electrical diagrams, complex electrical drawings, and manuals.
• Troubleshoot 120-volt AC and 4–20 mA controls, 480-volt motors and switchgear, and loop-controlled systems.
• Be willing to learn general mechanical maintenance duties, such as boiler operation, general pump troubleshooting and maintenance, piping systems, and miscellaneous preventive maintenance.
• Know the safe use and operation of pipe machines, presses, drill presses, hand tools, and saws.
• Safely work at heights, at times using only a harness and lanyard.
• Meet one of the following: be a certified journeyman electrician or instrument technician; complete an accredited vocational technical training program as an electrician or instrument technician and have at least five years of experience in the chemical or related industries; or have equivalent industry experience as an electrician or instrument technician in the chemical or related industries, which may be considered.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be willing to work overtime, weekends, and call-ins as required.
• Meet physical requirements, including lifting 50 pounds and walking, standing, and lifting for prolonged periods; wear personal protective equipment, including respiratory equipment in accordance with the ALTA Respiratory Protection Plan.
• Be able to perform the essential physical requirements of the position.
• Require minimal supervision.
• Have good written and verbal communication and mathematical skills.
• Pass a drug screen test.
• Be able to read and write English.
• Be able to work with computers.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and other daily miscellaneous maintenance activities as assigned.
• Participate in the plant’s preventive maintenance program.
• Repair and troubleshoot equipment.
• Assist in planning, directing, and participating in plant turnarounds.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and cleaning in the work area to support a safe working environment.
• Participate in team efforts to improve safety, employee satisfaction, quality, and productivity.
• Complete introductory and ongoing safety training.
• Understand and comply with OSHA regulations, including hot work and Lockout/Tagout, as well as company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• 401(k) plan with a 3% employer contribution and a 100% employer match on the first 6% of employee contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED