Plant Maintenance - Senior Maintenance Technician

Viant•Collegeville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Technician assembles, installs, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs mechanical and electrical systems and machinery throughout the facility. The role requires strong knowledge of mechanical components and electrical systems, with particular expertise in PLC drives, motors, and automated controls. The technician also operates the site’s wastewater treatment facility in accordance with required standards and procedures, supports equipment installations and modifications with engineering and production teams, and ensures compliance with safety and quality standards. The position may require emergency call-ins, mandatory overtime, weekend work, and on-call hours.

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.
Excellent 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.

Nice To Haves

Industrial electrical experience.
Experience in an industrial production setting.
Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical systems.
Experience with HVAC.
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 systems operate efficiently and safely.
Collaborate with engineering and production teams on new equipment installations or modifications.
Operate the site’s wastewater treatment facility while meeting required standards and procedures.
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Work emergency call-ins and mandatory overtime, including weekends, as required.
Perform other functions as requested by management.
Complete general RCRA Awareness training during onboarding and annual refresher training; complete additional training when applicable to role changes or handling larger quantities of chemical waste.