Maintenance Technician

Company Overview

Oxy Chem is a Berkshire Hathaway company and a leading producer of essential chemistry. With operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America, its products support critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene and construction. The company prioritizes safety, environmental protection and continuous growth.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
This position is responsible for providing maintenance craft skills in a safe, productive, and environmentally responsible manner to achieve plant goals and objectives.

• Participate in and support programs, methods, systems and practices for maintaining a safe work environment.
• Review HESS program requirements, recommend improvements and ensure compliance.
• Review work requests for safety hazards and take precautions as needed.
• Attend monthly safety meetings and weekly housekeeping/critical inspections of maintenance shops.
• Conduct field evaluations of one key procedure each quarter.
• Perform reliable repairs on plant piping, structures and process equipment, including rotating, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot, inspect, fabricate, modify, remove, repair, overhaul or replace parts or equipment involved directly or indirectly with chemical processes.
• Operate tools and perform system tests to ensure proper completion of work.
• Conduct routine adjustments and minor maintenance on equipment.
• Complete work orders and identify necessary parts, tools, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Adhere to the area equipment Preventative Maintenance (PM) program and related procedures.
• Maintain required training, qualifications and craft skills.
• Assist other maintenance crafts as qualified.
• Support Cell Renewal maintenance activities, including the use of XRF and SEP equipment.
• Attend company or vendor training as directed.
• Train and qualify to operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, manlifts and carry decks.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, meters and material handling equipment for maintenance and repair work.
• Move, adjust, install or reinstall machinery and equipment using hoists, jacks and hand tools.
• Repair and lubricate machines and equipment.
• Perform safety, quality and environmental inspections as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area through regular housekeeping.
• Cooperate with other employees to solve plant problems and achieve plant goals.
• Support and fulfill the requirements of the plant’s Food Safe and ISO Quality System.
• Complete the Routine Maintenance program and any miscellaneous additional responsibilities assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required; an Associate’s Degree in Maintenance Technology preferred.
• Five (5) years of process mechanical maintenance experience in industry, or a Chemical Operator with Senior Tech Field Qualification at the Oxy New Johnsonville site, or two (2) years of maintenance experience in industry with an Associate’s Degree.
• Must be NCCER Certified in Millwright or Pipe fitting Welding experience is a plus.
• SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Plant and process knowledge, craft knowledge to safely plan and perform assigned work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills to interact with the computerized maintenance management system.
• Capable of installing, troubleshooting and repairing equipment such as pumps, motors, valves, etc.
• Proficiency in math, reading comprehension and mechanical reasoning.

• Manual labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, on uneven surfaces, and at elevations up to 90 feet above ground level.
• Climb vertical ladders up to 30 feet.
• Operate hand and power tools, disassemble and assemble equipment, and perform rigging.
• Use mobile equipment such as forklifts, manlifts and carry decks.
• Wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator.
• Respond to visual and audible alarms.
• Walking, bending, stooping required.

Oxy Chem is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and retaliation in all aspects of the hiring and employment process.