PDM Tech

About the Role

The PDM Technician must be proficient with the use of Vibration, Motor analysis, Thermography and UE lube technologies on rotating assets. The technician must be able to analyze, compile data with corrective actions using test equipment software tools. The technician will provide reports to management using Microsoft Office tools and create Oracle requisitions for maintenance corrective repair activities. The technician will have significant electrical and mechanical skills in support of expected preventive maintenance and breakdown tasks.

• Use Vibration, Motor analysis, Thermography and UE lube technologies on rotating assets.
• Analyze and compile data with corrective actions using test equipment software tools.
• Provide reports to management using Microsoft Office tools.
• Create Oracle requisitions for maintenance corrective repair activities.
• Support PM/Break‑in tasks with significant electrical and mechanical skills.
• Work some overtime (off shift and weekend work) as needed.

• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently or in a group environment.
• Excellent communication skills within all levels of the organization.
• Quality workmanship in all areas of accountability.
• Electrical skills (secondary education is a plus). If no experience, a test will need to be taken and passed; certifications may be considered rather than a degree.
• Mechanical skills (secondary education is a plus). If no experience, a test will need to be taken and passed; certifications may be considered rather than a degree.
• Computer proficiency skills with Microsoft Office products.
• Basic knowledge of rotating apparatus alignment, balancing, and vibration analysis.
• Capable of lifting, bending, climbing, etc. to access fans, blowers, gear reducers, motors, and all other rotating apparatus.
• Must obtain Level 1 vibration certification within 1 year of official department start date.
• Must obtain proficiency in UE lubrication, Infrared thermography, Ultrasonic bearing inspection, oil sampling/testing, and alignment tool technologies.
• Must learn the vibration software tools to a basic data analysis as determined by the PDM department supervisor.

Alcoa – Warrick based in Newburgh, Indiana, just outside of Evansville, IN.

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