Maintenance Technician-3

Louis Dreyfus Company • Port Allen, LA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines. We leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Requirements

• Ability to become certified Machine Lube Tech 1, Vibration Analyst Level 1, and Ultrasound Analyst Level 1 within a year.
• Ensures compliance with Company safety rules and wears proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required in fulfillment of assigned responsibilities
• Documents work in CMMS, including adding notes to system and requesting work orders for maintenance repairs and activities.
• Keeps work area clean and free from all safety hazards which requires regular bending and occasional lifting
• Maintains accurate and timely work orders in computerized maintenance system
• Drives Company utility vehicles as necessary in order to perform tasks assigned by plant management, which may include but are not limited to: responding to plant or staff emergencies and/or picking up, dropping off or transporting parts, equipment, instruments, supplies and other materials necessary to ensure that the machinery and equipment in the plant remain in good working order
• Completes tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Superintendent, other plant Superintendents or Shift Leaders
• Actively participates in Shift/Team activities including complying with best practices, standard operating procedures and development, maintenance and continuous improvement efforts

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical modification of systems as directed to facilitate sampling and filtration, and other proactive improvements
• Practice lubrication practices in accordance with MLT1 (Machine Lubrication Technician Level 1)
• Use of tools and equipment for routine and non-routine lubrication functions, including PM.
• Performs oil, lube and filter service on all assigned equipment.
• Maintains and reviews PM and PdM reports and service reports and discusses action with supervisor and other appropriate personnel.
• Labeling and tagging reservoirs, equipment, inventory and delivery containers.
• Inspects equipment conditions (wear, alignment, function, etc) and monitors oil flow and temperature observing gauges to measure performance.
• Reports plant/equipment conditions to appropriate personnel as required.
• Schedule, collect, label and mail samples for analysis, and complete required documentation of samples to include notating equipment ID, serial number, current hours, sample location, etc.
• Housekeeping and proper inventory of lube oil room.
• Visually analyze samples for irregularities such as color or metal particulates, and/or contamination.
• Performs basic instrument replacement and basic electrical work
• Works with plant operations to accomplish all tasks in a timely and safe manner
• Learns plant process and procedures for plant start-up, shut-down and operations for better understanding of how equipment is utilized
• Ensures orderly shift change by communicating with outgoing operations staff with respect to maintenance problems or other ongoing issues and/or tasks
• Communicates with operations personnel to learn of any maintenance problems associated with the previous shift
• Notifies Maintenance Superintendent of any production, maintenance or safety problems

Responsibilities

• Mechanical modification of systems as directed to facilitate sampling and filtration, and other proactive improvements
• Practice lubrication practices in accordance with MLT1 (Machine Lubrication Technician Level 1)
• Use of tools and equipment for routine and non-routine lubrication functions, including PM.
• Performs oil, lube and filter service on all assigned equipment.
• Maintains and reviews PM and PdM reports and service reports and discusses action with supervisor and other appropriate personnel.
• Labeling and tagging reservoirs, equipment, inventory and delivery containers.
• Inspects equipment conditions (wear, alignment, function, etc) and monitors oil flow and temperature observing gauges to measure performance.
• Reports plant/equipment conditions to appropriate personnel as required.
• Schedule, collect, label and mail samples for analysis, and complete required documentation of samples to include notating equipment ID, serial number, current hours, sample location, etc.
• Housekeeping and proper inventory of lube oil room.
• Visually analyze samples for irregularities such as color or metal particulates, and/or contamination.
• Performs basic instrument replacement and basic electrical work
• Works with plant operations to accomplish all tasks in a timely and safe manner
• Learns plant process and procedures for plant start-up, shut-down and operations for better understanding of how equipment is utilized
• Ensures orderly shift change by communicating with outgoing operations staff with respect to maintenance problems or other ongoing issues and/or tasks
• Communicates with operations personnel to learn of any maintenance problems associated with the previous shift
• Notifies Maintenance Superintendent of any production, maintenance or safety problems
• Ensures compliance with Company safety rules and wears proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required in fulfillment of assigned responsibilities
• Documents work in CMMS, including adding notes to system and requesting work orders for maintenance repairs and activities.
• Ability to become certified Machine Lube Tech 1, Vibration Analyst Level 1, and Ultrasound Analyst Level 1 within a year.
• Keeps work area clean and free from all safety hazards which requires regular bending and occasional lifting
• Maintains accurate and timely work orders in computerized maintenance system
• Drives Company utility vehicles as necessary in order to perform tasks assigned by plant management, which may include but are not limited to: responding to plant or staff emergencies and/or picking up, dropping off or transporting parts, equipment, instruments, supplies and other materials necessary to ensure that the machinery and equipment in the plant remain in good working order
• Completes tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Superintendent, other plant Superintendents or Shift Leaders
• Actively participates in Shift/Team activities including complying with best practices, standard operating procedures and development, maintenance and continuous improvement efforts

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with Company Match
• Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed