Maintenance Mechanic

CVR Energy, Inc.•Coffeyville, KS

34d

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 maintains a safe working environment to include good housekeeping practices and compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety policies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
4+ years of experience involving the maintenance of industrial process or power plant equipment.
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 operations, 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 operations, major components and the advantage/disadvantages 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.

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 devise 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.
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.
Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals.