Full-Time Maintenance Technician
Job Description
Purpose:
Under the direction of the Terminal Manager and/or Assistant Terminal Manager, is responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of employees in the general maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Responsible for maintaining electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and related systems. Performs the work of employees and other duties as required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Plan, lead and execute preventative maintenance (PM) according to PM schedule to minimize equipment downtime
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
- Complete reactive maintenance on production lines to recover from equipment failures by repairing mechanical, electrical, and structural components
- Conduct creative problem solving to identify and perform equipment improvements
- Coach operators and peers on basic maintenance and equipment settings
- Participate in special project work on equipment upgrades or installations
- Work with team members and operators to ensure the daily production schedule is met
- Maintain partnerships with team members and vendors using effective communication
- Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components.
- Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
- Heavy equipment operations ie: Skid loaders, forklifts, front end loader, snorkel lifts – preferably certified
- Solicits bids for outside contract maintenance work and schedules and supervises outside contractors.
- Order and purchase supplies, parts and equipment for production plant.
- Keep parts storage and shop areas in a neat, well stocked, clean, organized manner.
- Regularly inspect plant to ensure that required maintenance and repairs are completed.
- Regularly inspect plant for safety issues.
- Ability to work on diesel engines.
- Basic knowledge of overall plant operations, machinery and equipment and the maintenance requirements of them.
Position Requirements:
- Experience with Centrifugal Pumps, valves, piping, Electrical wiring, Breakers and Fuses.
- Experience in liquid bulk terminals preferred.
- Strong Organizational and leadership skills for a multifaceted work environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication
- Detail oriented and customer focused.
- Ability to troubleshoot operational problems.
- Familiar with applicable Federal, State and Local regulatory agency requirements for handling, storage and transportation of crude oil products.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers.
- Preferred Experience, Skills and Knowledge, above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position.
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- Must be able to see well enough to read gauges, precision measuring instruments, schematics, maintenance manuals as needed.
- Must be able to talk and hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, supervisors and others within the company 100% of the time.
- Must be able to reach with arms and hands to perform inspection, maintenance and repair duties when needed.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, twist, kneel, squat 100%.
- Must be able to use hands to grasp, handle, and feel 100%.
- Must be able to climb and balance well enough to mount equipment by climbing up and down steps as needed.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to a high noise level; moving mechanical parts, moving machinery, outside weather conditions and elements; fumes from gasoline, oil and grease. The employee may occasionally be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.