LUB Wastewater Maintenance Tech

Leprino Foods Company•Lubbock, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

For our state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a Wastewater Maintenance Technician. This position pays $37 per hour. There is an additional $1 differential for hours worked between 6pm and 6am. Weekly pay. The Wastewater Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, disassembling, repairing, and maintaining equipment in the wastewater department. Duties also include the safe repair and troubleshooting of malfunctioning mechanical, electrical or instrumentation systems, the calibration of instruments, maintaining 5S standards in work areas and tool boxes, and performing mechanical, preventive and predictive maintenance. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend basic English language
Must have electrical experience.
Must be able to operate heavy equipment as needed (scissor lift, knuckle boom lift, variable forklift, front loader, and other equipment) with the ability to obtain/provide forklift and heavy equipment licenses when needed.
Welding skills including arc, tig, mig, and sanitary welding with the ability to design, layout and fabricate.
Ability to read blueprints and P&ID drawing.
Knowledge of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting in and industrial environment
Experience operating and maintaining a water resource recovery facility (WWTP).
Ability to work well with others as well as outside contractors in a team environment.
Able to use computers and applications such as MS office.
Must be able to perform full physical requirements of position.
Understanding of hand tools and how to use them while be safe.
Computer literacy required.

Nice To Haves

Associates or two-year degree in a maintenance related field
Prior experience in a maintenance role
Experience with stainless steel welding and fabrication
Basic knowledge of utility equipment and operations (e.g. boiler and refrigeration equipment)
Dairy/food manufacturing experience
Knowledge of government and industrial regulations (e.g. PSM, OSHA, and USDA)
Computer proficiency in email, internet, Microsoft Office software, and computerized maintenance management systems (e.g. SAP, Maximo)
Welding experience
Mechanical repairs (including rebuilding of gearboxes and process equipment) experience
PLC troubleshooting experience
Experience with AC frequency drives and instrumentation

Responsibilities

Maintains all existing plant equipment, and new equipment installation to ensure the movement of water.
Keeps equipment operating to meet compliance limitations and other operational set points within those limitations.
Maintains all auxiliary equipment for the processing and handling of sludge. This includes all conveyors, augers, belts, sludge bins and heavy equipment etc.
Maintains heavy equipment for the use of moving items around the industrial plants and activated sludge areas.
Maintains WWTP sites grounds including buildings, storage tank areas, blower rooms, pump house, etc.
Reports and notifies to Group Lead, Supervisor, or manager.
Repairs gauges, flow meters, HMI’s and other controls as needed.
Preforms job tasks as assigned by Group Lead, Supervisor, or manager.
Perform routine equipment PMs, repairs, services, and cleanings as needed.
Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
Will be required to work some weekends and Holidays as necessary.
Will work overtime as required to provide needed coverage as necessary.
Climbs weekly to the of 35 ft tanks as required to maintain operational components including sensor, probes, and other equipment items.
Maintains and calibrates process sensors and probes daily/weekly as assigned.
Exercise judgment and the ability to make decisions.
Complete assigned GMP and housekeeping duties. Maintain 5S standards.
Perform work in a safe manner by following safety procedures and policies, critical safety rules, and expected standard conduct