Sr. Predictive Maintenance Technician

Endo•Raleigh, NC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Predictive maintenance technician is responsible for executing the sites predictive maintenance program. Duties include collection and analysis of vibration, ultrasound, non-destructive examination and thermographic information for plant equipment, including but not limited to fans, blowers, electrical motors, pumps, gearboxes, compressors and conveyors. Perform precision maintenance on imbalanced fans, misaligned shaft couplings, loose, or weak bases, failed bearings, worn sheaves, improper mountings and improper lubrication. Ensure all plant assets are operating at optimal levels by developing new predictive techniques and programs for plant equipment. Own the lubrication program. Identify optimal operating conditions such as load, speed and environment with the proper lubricant, application frequency, the right amount and correct sealing arrangement in order to achieve the optimum equipment life.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
5+ years experience in maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
Must have a thorough knowledge of processes, equipment, and proper safety and environmental practices.
Must be familiar with standard operating procedures and process documentation.
Must be Vibration Data Collection and Analysis Level II certified
Must be able to effectively communicate in both verbal and written formats.
Must have knowledge of basic hand tools.
Must have strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, E-mail, data entry).
Learn on the Fly, Organized, Self-Motivated, Action Oriented, Problem Solving

Nice To Haves

Technical or Associate degree in a related field preferred.
Certifications in infrared and ultrasonic data collection and analysis.
Certification in SNT-TC-1A for UT, PT and/or MT.
Knowledge of cGMP requirements.
Able to plan and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
Works well with new technology and computer based data gathering equipment.

Responsibilities

Works effectively with Reliability Engineers, Process Managers, and Maintenance leadership to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
Uses initiative to seek out root cause of failures and take steps to correct and prevent recurrences.
Report on developing fault conditions and provide corrective actions and severity estimates.
Coordinate with the Planning group to ensure maintenance requirements are effectively communicated.
Assists in the RCFA corrective actions and helps eliminate chronic equipment issues.
Schedule and execute routes and inspections to maximize productivity.
Solicits recommendations from technicians and mechanics on improving existing procedures, routes, and Standard Job Plans.
Assists with perform post failure analysis to verify accuracy of fault identification in order to continuously improve diagnostic skills.
Reviews preliminary drawings, specifications, and plans from Engineering for accessibility for predictive and lubrication activities and recommends changes when necessary.
Facilitate the maintenance department employees in receiving necessary training to maintain and improve their skill levels.
Works to maximize technician flexibility through cross-training.
Willingness to continue training as required to remain up to date on techniques, procedures, and practices.
Effectively understand and perform IR thermography, Vibration analysis, Ultrasonic scans, and Precision laser alignments.
Develop and present technical reports based on field data gathering.
Generate corrective work orders in the CMMS system and assign them appropriately for planning and scheduling based on gathered data.
Maintain and optimize the vibration analysis database.
Performs other duties as assigned by Maintenance management and/or designee.
Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.
Assist CMMS admin with naming coordination between CMMS, P&ID’s and field tags.
Ability to interact with supervisors, staff, vendors, and the public using a positive collaborative approach.
Ability to consistently complete assigned work while attending to multiple tasks and prioritizing projects to meet deadlines as directed.
Ability to problem solve and engage necessary staff/supervisors to address emerging facility issues.
Initiative and ability to work with minimal direction/monitoring; sound judgment and decision making capabilities are essential.