Reliability Technician

Midwest Valve Services, LLC • Minooka, IL

2d • $25 - $35

About The Position

Novaspect, Inc., an Emerson Impact Partner, is seeking a full-time Maintenance Reliability Technician to join its customer-oriented team. The technician travels to customer sites and applies mechanical aptitude to support predictive and preventative maintenance. The role provides hands-on support to Novaspect Reliability Specialists, helps deliver quality service, and builds customer relationships while developing an understanding of customers’ businesses and processes. Travel may include customer sites throughout Novaspect’s territory, branch offices, and other locations as required. The position is hourly and overtime eligible.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and industrial systems, with exposure to rotating equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, and automation environments.
• Exposure to process instrumentation, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; grasp and manipulate small objects or tools; and work with hand tools.
• Ability to work at heights; stoop, crawl, and crouch while working on equipment on hands and knees; and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work on feet for eight hours per day in loud industrial environments and around industrial equipment with exposed moving parts.
• Ability to climb stairs while carrying up to 20 pounds and climb a 20-foot ladder with equipment.
• Ability to drive an average of three to four hours at a time and up to eight hours in a day as needed.
• Ability to work for extended hours in high- and cold-temperature environments.
• Ability to have a face free from hair on occasions when wearing a respirator.

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree or certification in instrumentation, electrical, or a related field.
• Familiarity with basic vibration analysis capabilities and other predictive technologies.
• Experience with reliability and basic knowledge of Emerson/Emerson Process Management offerings.
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain industry and mechanical knowledge, including knowledge of rotating machinery, fixed assets, electrical assets, instrumentation, and controls.
• Establish and grow business relationships with customers.
• Develop and maintain a general understanding of customers’ businesses, products, processes, markets, and events that influence their profits.
• Provide hands-on support to the Novaspect Reliability Specialist.
• Support short-notice call-out service work for emergency machinery balancing and precision alignments.
• Set up wireless vibration sensors with a Hart field communicator.
• Communicate promptly and clearly with customers, the Novaspect Lead Reliability Specialist, and internal team members.
• Provide services of uncompromised quality to customers.
• Travel to customer sites throughout Novaspect’s territory, Novaspect branch offices, and other locations as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Paid Sick & Safety Time (PSST).
• 401(k) with 6% company match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Student debt and tuition reimbursement.
• Referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED