Sr. Maintenance Technician

Advan Six plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents,packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities.

Advan Six strives to deliver best-in‑class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients,guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well‑being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

The Sr. Maintenance Technician leads maintenance and repair work on plant systems and equipment, performs maintenance on pumps and related equipment, fabricates and repairs parts and materials, coordinates with plant employees and contractors, and uses the work order system to track maintenance activities, materials, supplies, and contractor work.

• Complete maintenance and repair work on plant systems and equipment using work orders from the Work Order system.
• Perform maintenance on pumps, including replacing pump seals and power ends, inspecting and replacing suction and discharge feed pump diaphragms, and completing oil changes and alignments.
• Perform maintenance on and troubleshoot relief valve settings.
• Coordinate with Engineers, Production Leaders, Operators, and other plant employees to safely and effectively maintain plant systems.
• Coordinate with Engineering to determine proper in‑kind replacement of piping and valves.
• Coordinate with Production Leaders to determine work order and purchase requisition priorities.
• Coordinate with Production Leaders, Engineers, and Operators on upcoming turnaround tasks.
• Coordinate and oversee work activities of maintenance contractor personnel.
• Initiate and track purchase requisitions for supplies and materials.
• Research correct materials to purchase and pick up supplies from vendors as needed.
• Use computer systems to track work order status, material and supply ordering, and contractor work.
• Fabricate parts and materials such as hoses and fittings as needed.
• Weld metal to fabricate or repair parts and equipment.
• Remove electrical motors for I &E Technician support.
• Replace gaskets on vessel manway covers.
• Pull and replace heat exchanger heads after contractor cleaning.
• Research, dismantle, and reinstall steam traps.
• Perform landscaping, lawn maintenance, and general housekeeping tasks on plant grounds.
• Employees shall work in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner consistent with Company policies, procedures, and established work practices.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 7+ years of recent experience in the trade or completion of an apprenticeship in a formal program.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to understand written instructions, log sheets, log books, inspection reports, and related documentation.
• Knowledge of basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and ability to operate a hand calculator.
• Basic…