Job Description

Purpose of the Job

• This position is responsible for completing work and tasks as directed and assigned by Supervision, Management and Engineering.
• Responsible for Maintenance, repair, installation and operation of site equipment and infrastructure to ensure continuous and proper operations and to support the production of quality products and to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Job Tasks and Business Decisions

• Properly operates and maintains all plant utility infrastructure, including steam boilers, cooling towers, chilled water units, air compressor, nitrogen generators/tanks, etc.
• Initiates plant start-up/shutdown by starting/shutting down equipment as directed by supervisor.
• Performs a wide variety of complex mechanical, electrical and civil work related to the design, fabrication, installation, repair, preventive maintenance, operation, inspection and testing of various equipment including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, electronic and analogue components.
• Diagnose mechanical and structural problems, determines how to correct them and completes repairs, including but not limited to; welding, pipefitting, mechanical drive repair, seal replacement, pump repair, etc.
• Works on electrical and mechanical controls, control wiring, instruments, meters and related test equipment.
• Works from electrical prints, diagrams, work orders, electrical code books, drawings, sketches and schematics, P&IDs and written and verbal instructions.
• Performs maintenance on reactors, tanks, milling equipment, homogenizers, agitators, pumps and other equipment as directed by supervisor.  Required to work comfortably in confined spaces.
• Works on elevated platforms such as ladders, scaffolds and lift truck cages.
• Operates and maintains waste-water treatment plant and equipment. Identifies and corrects problems with associated equipment and repairs as necessary.
• Operates lift trucks and other power equipment as needed.
• Work overtime as necessary to meet customer and operating needs.
• Decision making:
  Makes decisions relating to time management when more than 1 job has to be attended to.
• Job challenges:
  • Working with hazardous chemicals.
  • Working with electrical components.
  • Environment (ie. heat in summer and cold in winter).
  • Working with heavy equipment.
  • Working in confined spaces.

  Repairing equipment in a timely manner as to not have an impact on production.

Job Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• (Mechanic/Welder) Minimum 3 years, in an industrial maintenance environment as a mechanic. 3–5 years Welding and pipefitting experience required and may require testing.
• (Electrician) Minimum 3 years, experience (Electrician) in industrial electrical systems required; Licensed/Certified electrician a plus.
• Working knowledge of all basic systems in industrial environments required, with experience in a chemical processing and hazardous materials environment a plus.
• Able to operate general maintenance equipment including but not limited to; grinders, drill press, rope and chain fall, heating torches, Pipe threader, hydraulic press and other related maintenance equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to wear a respirator