Plant Maintenance Tech

Airgas•Merritt Island, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician, operating with a high level of expertise, plays a vital role in ensuring the continuous, secure, and highly efficient operation of the facility. We are looking for someone to lead the way in the comprehensive support, accurate completion, and diligent care of all corporate Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and associated documentation throughout the facility. Beyond alignment with standards, we invite this individual to actively foster and embody a pervasive culture of safety consciousness within the team, all while collaboratively operating and maintaining the facility's complex systems in a manner that is secure, efficient, and environmentally conscientious. This position is essential to our team's mission for upholding operational integrity and regulatory alignment, including committed adherence to Food Safety, FDA, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate is mandatory.
Minimum of 5+ years of directly related industrial operations experience, preferably within a cryogenic air separation, chemical processing, or similar heavy industrial environment, is requisite.
Must possess the capacity and willingness to be on-call for critical plant emergencies, including requirements for coverage during holidays and weekends.
Possesses a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to plant safety rules, governmental regulations, and company safety policies/procedures.
Must execute all work activities in strict compliance with current standard operating/maintenance procedures, utilizing advanced Life Safety skills, Move Smart techniques, and all safety requirements including the preparation and use of Hazardous Work Permits, energy control isolation (lockout/tagout/try-out), Identification Devices/Lines (IDLs), confined space entry work, hot work permits, detailed work plans, pre-job discussions, and participation in plant safety inspections.
Demonstrates a fundamental understanding of governmental regulations including Food Safety, FDA, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, environmental permitting/compliance, loading/quality assurance procedures, basic principles of electricity, national/local operating procedures, CMMS system functionality, maintenance management processes, and all specific HSE issues associated with the facility.
Must exhibit proven and robust mechanical aptitude, capable of diagnosing and troubleshooting complex equipment malfunctions.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in a technical field (e.g., Instrumentation, Process Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology) or successful completion of a relevant technical training program is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Cultivates a proactive safety mindset among all team members by leading by example through a safety-conscious culture and consistently sharing safety practices in all facets of work.
Engages actively in facility safety meetings and contributes to the thoroughness of routine safety inspections.
Ensures dedicated alignment with all Food Safety, FDA, and cGMP policies across all operating practices and documentation protocols.
Welcomes and guides on-site contractors, vendors, guests, or visitors throughout the facility as needed, ensuring their consistent care and adherence to all national and site-specific safety policies and procedures.
Reviews all Hazardous Work Permits (HWP) for on-site contractors, verifying that contractors align with Airgas Local Work Instructions (LWIs) and possess the necessary qualifications to execute the work.
Reports defective equipment, unsafe conditions, and potential environmental hazards to the Plant Manager immediately and documents all findings in a timely and thorough manner.
Conducts and clearly documents Acceptance Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews (PSSRs) in close collaboration with operations personnel and zone engineers to ascertain the safety and readiness of new or modified equipment.
Applies mindful attention to safety during non-routine operations (startups, shutdowns, abnormal conditions), including oxygen cleanliness, cryogenic hazards, and contamination prevention.
Recognizes when maintenance activities introduce process risk and connects with the appropriate team members, including Management of Change (MOC) awareness.
Studies, maintains, and fully understands all site-specific Local Work Instructions (LWIs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and all other vital technical documentation pertinent to operational and equipment processes.
Continuously builds and shares expertise in all plant operations, including process flow and complex equipment functionality.
Schedules, plans, and coordinates all routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance activities for critical Air Separation Unit (ASU) / Launch Support System (LSS) equipment, pumps, compressors, valves, analytical equipment, and other plant assets.
Develops, implements, and sustains thoughtful Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedules for all Process Critical Equipment (PCE) within the plant.
Generates detailed and accurate work orders within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring the completeness, clarity, and accuracy of all information pertaining to the maintenance requirement.
Identifies potential future maintenance requirements and accurately enters them into the SAP system.
Evaluates the need for maintenance action, accurately documents the requirement, and promptly shares the status and urgency with the appropriate supervisory and national maintenance personnel.
Collaborates with Field Service Support (FSS) to ensure all repair and maintenance solutions are effective and executed with efficiency.
Maintains the plant HVAC system, executing necessary repairs or effectively coordinating and overseeing external repair services as required.
Schedules and coordinates the care of the entire facility, including groundskeeping (mowing) and building repairs.
Provides assistance with required medical maintenance reports and preparations for facility audits.
Participates in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and failure investigations, contributing technical insight and historical knowledge.
Supports Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) efforts by identifying improvement areas, PM effectiveness gaps, and repeat failures.
Demonstrates awareness of condition-based monitoring tools (vibration, oil analysis, thermography) and incorporates findings into maintenance execution.
Uses CMMS data to identify trends, repeat failures, and improvement opportunities.
Provides structured feedback to improve PM quality and job plans.
Utilizes digital tools (photos, measurements, mobile CMMS) to improve work quality and knowledge transfer.
Fosters open and effective communication among all facility technicians and shift teams regarding best practices, vital operational/facility requirements, safety concerns, and the dissemination of advanced operational knowledge and expertise.
Assists and collaborates closely with the Lead Operator/Quality Technician (LOQT) or the Plant Manager regarding daily facility operational and maintenance necessities.
Communicates complex repair functions and planned outages effectively with plant management.
Works directly with Maintenance team members on daily activities, providing guidance and technical support, and effectively building alignment regarding team job assignments and priorities.
Maintains accurate and complete records for all activities and demonstrates consistent commitment in following corporate documentation and record retention policies/procedures.
Maintains facility maintenance records in a clear, organized, and timely fashion.
Maintains the work area in a consistently neat, clean, and orderly condition.
Ensures all tools and equipment are secured properly when not in use.
Serves as a technical mentor and role model for junior technicians and operators.
Acts as a technical bridge between Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering during outages and abnormal situations.
Advocates for safer or more effective practices respectfully and constructively.
Actively pursues personal growth and continuous career development through self-initiative, utilizing available training resources as coordinated and approved by the supervisor.
Follows policies and procedures for proper notification regarding the scheduling of vacation time, floating holidays, and personal days off.