Maintenance Operations Technician

United States Career•Hopewell, VA

About The Position

The Maintenance Operations Technician helps maintain the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of a chemical manufacturing process facility in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. The role performs preventive and corrective maintenance and supports facility reliability. The technician follows safety procedures, supports maintenance and inventory activities, troubleshoots and repairs equipment, assists with plant operating-state changes, and uses the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS/SAP). The role may require on-call duty and overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of relevant experience in related process plant operations, maintenance, or reliability activity.
Basic skills in maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical machinery.
Basic algebra, fractions and percentages, and unit conversion skills.
Personal computer proficiency.
Strong interpersonal abilities to support a team philosophy and strategy.
Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to use simple mechanic’s hand tools.
Basic knowledge of chemical manufacturing hazards.
Understanding of basic electrical hazards and safety, and ability to troubleshoot electrical systems with support from subject matter experts.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including P&IDs and PFDs.
Ability to complete basic preventive maintenance according to best practices.
Ability to operate a forklift, overhead crane, and/or man lift.
Understanding of trip and interlock logic that protects people and equipment.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Understand and follow company safe work policies.
Apply hazardous work permit (HWP), lockout-tagout (LOTO), and energy isolation procedures for company and contractor personnel.
Follow management of change (MOC) procedures for changes to processes and operating procedures.
Conduct safety orientations for contractors.
Support plant inventory management.
Follow work instructions and provide annotated feedback.
Set up and safely operate tools and equipment needed for assigned work.
Prioritize and schedule work activities.
Perform and document process and product analyzer calibration checks.
Perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical equipment, including pumps and compressors.
Complete basic mechanical equipment repairs and preventive maintenance tasks.
Assist with plant shutdowns, start-ups, de-rimes, and production-state changes.
Use the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), including SAP.
Troubleshoot process problems to identify equipment requiring maintenance.
Perform water treatment analysis and related tasks.
Accept on-call duty and overtime as required.