Maintenance Technician-3

Louis Dreyfus Company • Port Allen, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Louis Dreyfus Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform mechanical modifications, lubrication, and maintenance tasks to ensure the efficient operation of plant equipment. This role involves routine and non-routine maintenance, including PM and PdM activities, sample analysis, basic electrical work, and documentation in the CMMS. The technician will also collaborate with plant operations, ensure safety compliance, and participate in team activities for continuous improvement. The position offers opportunities for professional development, including certifications in lubrication and vibration analysis.

Requirements

• 0 - 3 years of work experience

Nice To Haves

• Ability to become certified Machine Lube Tech 1, Vibration Analyst Level 1, and Ultrasound Analyst Level 1 within a year.

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
• Disability coverage
• 401k with Company Match
• Childbirth and parental leave
• Fertility and family building benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

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