Maintenance Technician II

Maintenance Technician II

Inspects, maintains, repairs and installs mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic and/or hydraulic equipment at plant and/or pump stations.

Primary duties/responsibilities include:

• Inspects and performs mechanical, electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic troubleshooting to determine repairs needed.
• Inspect flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls on instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units and diagnoses basic operational problems.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments on machines and related equipment.
• May fabricate devices and assemblies from steel. May weld, thread pipe and solder using gas and electric equipment.
• Performs routine instrument calibration for portable meters.
• Performs facility maintenance and repair.
• Performs manual labor including cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required.
• May assist with maintaining parts, spares and maintenance inventory.
• May assist in other areas of plant as directed.
• May assist with orienting or training new or less experienced Maintenance personnel.

Work environment includes:

• Spends 100% of the time in operations environment.
• Typically spends 25 – 35% of time exposed to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather.
• Company service vehicles are used as required.
• Travels 1 – 2 times per year for company provided training.
• May serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call.
• Possible work hazards include exposure to fumes, dust, toxic and caustic chemicals, noise, rotating machinery, high pressure and hot and cold temperatures, slippery surfaces, water and electrical hazards.

Qualifications include:

• High school or GED with the ability to read, write and comprehend English.
• Two to five years of experience in a related position in a similar environment.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE.
• Must demonstrate ability to efficiently maintain, install and repair a variety of equipment.
• Must demonstrate ability to use precision measuring devices, testing equipment and shop tools.
• Must demonstrate ability to inspect and diagnose process problems in multiple unit processes.
• Must demonstrate ability to accurately estimate time and material costs for assigned projects.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Must have ability to operate Computer Maintenance Management System (software).
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Physical requirements include:

• Amount of time spent – Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
• Requires close visual and hearing observation to detect non-conformance and machine malfunction.
• Constantly uses hands to finger, handle or feel and frequently reaches with hands and arms.
• Works in various positions; works on ladders, catwalks, and supports at heights of 50 feet above the ground; and works with hands extended above and below head and body up to 40 minutes using hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds) distances of 10 feet.
• Occasional stooping, bending or kneeling and entering confined spaces.

Benefits include paid time off policies, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. Employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan.