Tech, Maintenance Ops

Messer Americas•Claymont, DE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Operations Tech I, your principal responsibilities will include maintaining a safe, efficient, and reliable operation of a chemical manufacturing process facility in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Your activities include the execution of preventative and corrective maintenance and reliability of the location.

Requirements

Math - Basic algebra, fractions/percentages, unit conversion.
Personal computer proficiency.
Strong interpersonal abilities to support team philosophy and strategy.
Self-directed, ability to work independently.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with simple mechanic’s hand tools.
Basic knowledge of chemical manufacturing hazards.
Understanding of basic electrical hazards and safety and skills in troubleshooting electrical systems, with support from subject matter experts.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings including P&IDs and PFDs.
Ability to complete basic preventive maintenance tasks according to best practices.
Capable of operating a forklift, and/or overhead crane, and/or man lift.
Understanding of trip and interlock logic protecting people and equipment.
Basic skills in maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical machinery.
HS Diploma or GED
3 years of relevant experience in a related process plant operations, maintenance or reliability activity.
Physically able to perform all duties required which may involve among other things; bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders, and lifting and carrying loads of up to 50 lbs.
Ability to climb to heights 200 ft above grade and work effectively.
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Certificate in a technical discipline or recent military training in a technical field a plus.

Responsibilities

Understand and adhere to company safe work policies.
Apply the hazardous work permit (HWP) process, lockout-tagout (LOTO) and energy isolation procedures as required for company and contractor personnel.
Follow management of change (MOC) procedures for all changes to process and operating procedures.
Conduct safety orientation for contractors.
Support plant inventory management efforts.
Follow work instructions and annotate with feedback.
Set up and safely operate all tools and equipment necessary to perform assigned work.
Effectively prioritize and schedule all work activities.
Perform and document process and product analyzers calibration checks.
Perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical equipment (pumps, compressors).
Complete basic mechanical equipment repairs.
Assist in shutdowns, start-ups, de-rimes, and production state changes for plant(s) in area.
Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)(SAP).
Troubleshoot process problems to identify equipment requiring maintenance.
Perform water treatment analysis and associated tasks.
Accept on-call duty and overtime as required.