Plant Maintenance - Senior Maintenance Technician

Viant•Collegeville, PA

About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Technician is responsible for assembling, installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical and electrical systems and machinery throughout the facility. The role requires understanding of mechanical components and electrical systems, with particular expertise in PLC drives, motors, and automated controls. The technician supports facility operations, including the wastewater treatment facility, and works with engineering and production teams on equipment installations and modifications. The role includes emergency call-ins, mandatory overtime, and some weekend and on-call work as necessary. Associates must complete general RCRA Awareness training during onboarding and annual refresher training; additional training is required if their role changes or they begin managing more than 20 gallons of chemical waste at a time.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or technical diploma in Electro-Mechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of AC/DC circuits, PLCs, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and vacuum systems.
Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and schematics.
Proficiency with hand tools, diagnostic instruments, and maintenance software.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to wear a respirator and all other required PPE.
Ability to enter and attend permit-required confined spaces.
Mobile Equipment Certified.
Ability to work some weekends and on-call hours as necessary.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, maintain good hand-eye coordination, stand and walk for extended periods, climb ladders, and perform aerial work on platforms; occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, and twisting are also required.

Nice To Haves

Industrial electrical experience.
Experience in an industrial production setting.
Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical systems.
HVAC experience.
Knowledge of machinery operating software and hardware such as PLCs and VFD controls, and hands-on experience installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical and electronic control systems and components.
Ability to read and understand technical documentation and use trade mathematics with precision measuring and testing instruments.
Working knowledge of sensors and monitoring devices for temperature, flow, pressure, voltage, current, and other parameters.

Responsibilities

Assemble, install, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components according to schematics, blueprints, or technical drawings.
Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues in machinery and throughout the facility.
Perform preventative maintenance to help ensure systems operate efficiently and safely.
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to support new equipment installations or modifications.
Operate the site’s wastewater treatment facility in compliance with required standards and procedures.
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Work emergency call-ins and mandatory overtime, including weekends.
Perform other functions as requested by management.
Complete general RCRA Awareness training during onboarding and annual refresher training; complete additional training when required by a change in position or chemical-waste responsibilities.