Maintenance Mechanic

Pilot Chemical•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic supports the facility’s Engineering and Operations Department by performing general plant maintenance and repairs, preventive maintenance, and work needed to keep equipment in good operating condition. The role covers mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, piping, building, and grounds maintenance. The mechanic completes maintenance, safety, and preventive-maintenance documentation, reports operational nonconformances and recommends corrective and preventive actions, and alerts the maintenance supervisor when parts need to be ordered. Work hours are assigned; the mechanic must be available for emergency call-ins when required and participate in a rotating on-call schedule. The position also participates in the plant Emergency Response Team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in the maintenance department of a manufacturing plant.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Team-oriented, with good relationship skills when working with company personnel.
Service-oriented, self-motivated, independent, and able to contribute to a continuous-improvement environment.
Ability to reach all plant work areas, including climbing ladders and walking catwalks at heights up to 50 feet; routinely lift up to 50 pounds; open and close large valves; don emergency equipment; and evacuate promptly if required.
Understand the importance of operating procedures, work instructions, and document control.
Mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand and demonstrate thorough knowledge of plant maintenance processes.
Ability to handle general plant maintenance assignments without close supervision.
Ability to perform a variety of maintenance functions effectively without rework.
Skill in one or more maintenance trades, including basic electrical, instrumentation, piping, and mechanical work.
Knowledge of and training in essential competencies such as confined space, LOTO, CPR, and first aid.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving on an Emergency Response Team in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft software.

Responsibilities

Perform non-certified welding, cutting, and burning.
Troubleshoot and repair pumps and gearboxes.
Perform mechanical power-transmission coupling and sheave alignment.
Perform process and utility piping work.
Change out electric motors.
Troubleshoot and perform basic electrical and wiring work.
Change out fuses and motor controls.
Calibrate plant measuring and test equipment and maintain its identification and traceability.
Clean and calibrate controls.
Install, calibrate, inspect, and troubleshoot instruments and electrical equipment in accordance with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, ISA, and company standards.
Complete basic building and grounds maintenance.
Inform the maintenance supervisor when parts need to be ordered.
Complete maintenance, safety, and preventive-maintenance work instructions and forms, keeping paperwork neat.
Work assigned hours, be available for emergency call-ins when required, and participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
Report operational nonconformances and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Participate in the plant Emergency Response Team.
Perform a variety of maintenance functions effectively without rework.
Identify, interpret, and use drawings and documentation related to electrical and process controls, including electrical one-line diagrams, elementary diagrams, wiring schematics, control schematics, P&IDs, cause-and-effect diagrams, instrument loop diagrams, and interconnect diagrams.