Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required
• Two years post High School-Technical training in craft discipline or chemical operator preferred
• Must pass a series of tests including mechanical aptitude, mathematics and reading comprehension
• Experience troubleshooting and finding solutions

Responsibilities

• Operate plant equipment and associated systems
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor the process operation and equipment by making routine rounds to check equipment, taking process data readings, obtaining samples of various process streams, and performing basic laboratory analyses
• Use acquired skills in the area of vibration analysis, lubrication, thermography, smell, feel, and listening to evaluate the process and equipment operator driven reliability (ODR)
• Respond to and appropriately address process and equipment upsets
• Identify operating problems and recommend actions to resolve any deficiencies in rate, quality, mechanical, or safe operation of plant and equipment
• Actively works with maintenance personnel to maximize efficiency including following schedules and having equipment ready for maintenance per schedule.
• Generate work requests to fix deficiencies in process areas.
• Use computers for job functions and training
• Assist with startup, shut down, and operation of processes and equipment
• Maintain a clean work environment free from hazards
• Work a rotating 12-hour shift with overtime as needed (including nights, weekends, and holidays)
• This position will require climbing stairs or ladders, entering confined spaces, or lifting up to 50 pounds as needed to complete tasks