Sr. Maintenance Technician

AvanSix•Bucks, AL

About The Position

The Sr. Maintenance Technician leads maintenance and repair work on plant systems and equipment. The role performs maintenance on pumps and related equipment, fabricates and repairs parts and materials, coordinates with plant employees and contractors, and uses the Work Order system to track maintenance activities, materials, supplies, and contractor work. Employees are expected to work safely, efficiently, and reliably in accordance with company policies, procedures, and established work practices. The position also includes plant-ground landscaping, lawn maintenance, and housekeeping. Participation in the Plant Emergency Response Team is a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
At least 7 years of recent experience in the trade or completion of an apprenticeship in a formal program.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to understand written instructions, log sheets, log books, inspection reports, and related documentation.
Knowledge of basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and ability to use a hand calculator.
Basic computer skills, including ability to use the plant Work Order system.
Ability to use basic hand tools such as pipe wrenches, valve wrenches, pliers, and hammers.
Sufficient mobility and dexterity to walk, climb, carry tools, and perform basic job functions.
Ability to perform duties in inclement weather.
Ability to demonstrate safe and efficient material handling skills.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
Must demonstrate the physical capacity to perform the essential functions of the Maintenance Mechanic role.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, goggles, neoprene gloves, boots, chemical splash suit, fire-resistant clothing, full-body harness with fall arrest system, and face shield in designated areas.

Responsibilities

Complete maintenance and repair work on plant systems and equipment using work orders.
Maintain pumps, including replacing pump seals and power ends, inspecting and replacing suction and discharge feed pump diaphragms, and performing oil changes and alignments.
Maintain and troubleshoot relief valve settings.
Coordinate with engineers, production leaders, operators, and other plant employees to maintain plant systems safely and effectively.
Coordinate with Engineering on proper in-kind replacement of piping and valves.
Coordinate with Production Leaders on work order and purchase requisition priorities.
Coordinate with Production Leaders, Engineers, and Operators on upcoming turnaround tasks.
Coordinate and oversee maintenance contractor personnel.
Initiate and track purchase requisitions for supplies and materials.
Research appropriate materials to purchase and pick up supplies from vendors as needed.
Use computer systems to track work order status, materials and supply ordering, and contractor work.
Fabricate parts and materials, including hoses and fittings, as needed.
Weld metal to fabricate or repair parts and equipment.
Remove electrical motors to support the I&E Technician.
Replace gaskets on vessel manway covers.
Pull and replace heat exchanger heads after contractor cleaning.
Research, dismantle, and reinstall steam traps.
Perform landscaping, lawn maintenance, and general housekeeping on plant grounds.
Work safely, efficiently, and reliably in accordance with company policies, procedures, and established work practices.
Participate in the Plant Emergency Response Team.