Maintenance Technician

About you and this role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician in Kankakee, IL.

This role is for highly motivated persons with Mechanical, Instrument, and Electrical repair experience that exhibit leadership skills, display flexibility in working with others, have experience working in a chemical plant, demonstrate proficiency in electronic tools and embrace an ownership culture.

You will primarily perform days, Monday through Friday. Overtime (Hold-over, Pre-Scheduled, and Call-in) is required as needed to perform the necessary repairs to keep the Plant Partners operating. Your participation in the After Hour Call-in rotation is an expectation of this role.

• Knowledgeable and able to perform skills required but not limited to pipe fitting, welding, electrician, instrumentation, carpentry, masonry, machinist.
• Preventative Maintenance and Repairs on plant utilities including boilers, cooling towers, chillers, air compressors, water softeners, and high pressure water pumps.
• Complete preventative maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PDM) assignments on chemical manufacturing equipment.
• Perform on-stream vibration analysis of rotating equipment, and checking and correcting the alignment of equipment as necessary.
• Mentor/train new employee’s in proper repair procedures and technology.
• Reviewer/Approver of Instrumentation Compliance PPM’s and Repairs done in the Instrument Shop.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and provide effective repairs to all components of Instrument and Electrical Control and Distribution Systems.
• Develop procedures that efficiently, effectively and safely diagnose and repair Mechanical, Instrument and Electrical equipment/systems.
• Document repair history, initiate reliability improvements and resolve adverse equipment conditions.
• Provide expertise in Root Cause Investigations.
• Aggressively learn and acquire new skills within the broad spectrum of mechanical and I&E activities.
• Basic shop skills such as shop housekeeping, tool maintenance and repair.

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current, valid U.S. driver’s license.
• The ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance role or as an operator in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Qualified Instrument Technician able to perform SIS/BPCS Instrument Checks and Calibrations.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel.
• Welding skills.
• Proficiency in Reading Instrument Loop Diagrams and Piping & Instrument Diagrams.

• Lift, push, and pull up to 55 lb.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Standing/Walking for extended periods of time.
• Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator.
• Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
• Work in an area with hazardous materials.
• Handle 55 gal. drums.
• Work in extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.

• Electrical Principles: Working knowledge of electrical maintenance.
• Basic millwright skills including machine and rotating equipment repair.
• Instrumentation: Electronic Instrumentation skills (digital and analog) and PLC and Instrument Tech capabilities.
• Piping: Basic Torque requirement Understandings.
• Heavy Equipment: Must be able to operate an aerial and scissor lift (on-site training).
• Computer Literacy: Have the ability to learn new computer systems quickly.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership: Demonstrate leadership skills - inspire others and lead them through influence.
• Must be punctual and reliable.
• Good interpersonal skills are required.
• Have strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
• A self-starter who can identify, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks.
• Able to work within an empowered team environment.

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