Maintenance Mechanic

Solenis•Suffolk, VA

51d•$58,030 - $85,107•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment and systems. In this role, you will troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues, conduct equipment failure analyses for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and recommend improvements to enhance equipment availability, reliability, operational capability, and production yield. Candidates must be available to work a rotating schedule of 3 days on, 3 days off on the day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m..

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent experience.
5+ years maintenance experience in an industrial plant, preferably chemical operations.
Possess a good working knowledge of Millwright work, Machining, and/or Pipefitting.
Knowledge of and experience with all types of drive train equipment (gears, bearings, belts)
Capability of using various types of measuring instruments necessary for the job.
Ability to lift 55 pounds, excessive walking, bending, kneeling, crawling, continuous climbing of stairs, operate a forklift and cleaning equipment
Capability to perform basic mathematics, including fractions, decimal, and understanding of different units of measure
Ability to follow direction, and communicate across multiple departments
Able to perform duties in all types of PPE up to an incapsulated suit, able to work in confined spaces and elevated heights.
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting experience.
Must be capable of meeting respiratory protection physical standards and fit test requirements, and become qualified under the site Respiratory Protection program.
Must complete HAZWOPER training and serve on site Emergency Response Team (ERT).
Experience using PCs and Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Rotating Equipment Alignment experience is preferred.
Rigging experience is preferred, along with the operation of lifting equipment.
Prior experience with Preventive and Predictive Maintenance preferred.
Preferred working knowledge of SAP

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant equipment including pumps, valves, scrubbers, agitators, fans, heat exchangers, relief devices, vacuum pumps and systems, and vessels in chemical production and packaging processes, including assisting in identifying root causes, and proposing solutions
Perform testing, troubleshooting, calibration, configuration, repair, and replacement of site process mechanical equipment for both simple and complex systems. Includes gathering and analyzing data to determine cause using technical manuals, configuration documents, and drawings
Conduct work activities in a manner that protects the safety and health of employees, visitors and the environment as established by company policies and procedures.
Demonstrate basic understanding of how equipment works and the fundamentals of preventive and predictive maintenance
Utilize blueprints, lay-out drawings, mechanical drawings, schematics, manufacturer specifications and manuals to troubleshoot and repair equipment
Complete and update documentation in equipment records, databases, and drawings to meet regulatory and Solenis requirements.
Recommend tools, equipment, or methods to improve the safety or timeliness of system repairs or improve reliability.
Able to follow written and verbal instructions with minimal direct supervision to meet daily goals.
Manage all waste streams (non hazardous, hazardous and recyclable material) properly under RCRA and plant guidelines.
Perform basic operation tasks for utility and services equipment including chillers, cooling towers, generators, air compressors, and steam utilization equipment.