Maintenance Mechanic

CVR Energy, Inc. • East Dubuque, IL

10h • $31 - $58 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining plant mechanical equipment, including large compressors, pumps generators, turbines, valves, and conveying equipment in a nitrogen plant in accordance with vendor recommendations and established plant procedures. Also maintaining a safe working environment to include good housekeeping practices and compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• 4+ years of experience involving the maintenance of industrial process or power plant equipment preferred.
• Experience with different bearing types along with their applications, mounting clearances and lubrication
• Working knowledge of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, including the different components of each, theory of operation, and process applications
• Working Knowledge of couplings, different types of couplings, coupling alignment, the purpose of the alignment and how the alignment is performed
• Knowledge of belt and chain drive systems and how they are installed and aligned
• Understanding of Steam Turbines, Centrifugal Compressors and Reciprocating Compressors; their operation, major components and the advantages / disadvantage of each
• Working knowledge of gearboxes, different components and their purpose
• Understanding of heat exchangers, boilers, and condensers and their theory of operation
• Experience in working with piping systems, including fittings, flanges, and valves
• Fluent in English, oral and written required.
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant mechanical equipment, including large compressors, pumps, generators, turbines, valves, conveying equipment, and other plant support equipment
• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate any irregularities and malfunctions
• Perform routine inspections by observing mechanical devices in operation and recommend necessary repairs
• Perform critical equipment alignments, mechanical seal repairs, overhaul and repairs of rotating and reciprocating equipment
• Operate and repair various types of forklifts, end-loaders, man-lifts, and other portable equipment
• Perform simple civil work, such as -- concrete foundation installation, framing, sheathing, roofing, excavating, and scaffold inspection and erection
• Read and interpret mechanical and process procedures, drawings, and P&ID's
• Actively participate in Failure Root Cause Analyses
• Perform or participate in other tasks as required to support maintenance responsibilities including, but not limited to - plant cleanliness, warehouse operations, outage planning and execution, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Possess a basic understanding of equipment and functions such that the individual can identify current or potential problems allowing the maintenance team to perform proactive repairs prior to equipment failure.
• Able to work extended shift hours, call-outs, holidays, weekends and overtime

Benefits

• Competitive wages based on experience/qualifications $31.04-$57.54/hour
• $1.50 shift differential for nights
• Paid Time Off (Accrue Over Two Weeks Within the First Year)
• 10 Paid Holidays Annually Including Overtime Pay on Holidays Worked
• Benefits Package to Include 401K with Company Contributions, Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Annual Boot & Tool Allowances

What This Job Offers

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