Mechanic Technician

AmSty•Saint James, LA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains the mechanical integrity of equipment in order to achieve safety, quality, and production in a cost-effective manner by troubleshooting, performing repairs and preventive maintenance services.

Requirements

High school diploma; technical school a plus.
Mechanical maintenance experience such as millwright, machinist and mechanical repair in a chemical, refining, or industrial plant. This plant experience should include troubleshooting and repair of pumps, turbines, compressors, gear boxes, fans and blowers.
Good at adhering to strict safety guidelines and cognizant of safety risks. Demonstrate safe behavior.
Working knowledge of mechanical seals, flush plans and seal failure analysis.
Demonstrated ability to perform rotating equipment repair, overhaul, and troubleshooting. Must have good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read equipment prints, secure information from OEM manuals, and proficiency with measurement tools (micrometers, dial calipers, etc.).
Possess basic computer skills. Experience in SAP a plus.
Be a self-starter and self-motivated.
Communicates and collaborate effectively.
Able & willing to work overtime on weekends and off hours
Must have a valid TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card) or be able to secure one within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

Technical school
Experience in SAP

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot & repair rotating and reciprocating equipment.
Analyze and problem solve (ex. differentiating between an equipment problem and a process problem).
Advocate for safe work and housekeeping practices. Exhibit safe behaviors.
Ability to be a team player, work closely with other departments, customers and peers as necessary to ensure they are provided with quality maintenance services.
Operate mobile cranes, manlifts, forklifts, etc. as necessary to complete work.
Support minor mechanical design and project work as well as turnarounds.
Identify ways to reduce the cost of repairing equipment while maintaining or increasing the quality of repairs and increasing the reliability of the equipment.
Update equipment key historical information (repair findings, failures mode, etc..) in the equipment files or maintenance management system.
Follow equipment repair procedures and provide inputs to increase the effectiveness of a given repair procedure.
Participate on maintenance excellence improvement plans
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.