Lead Plant Maintenance Technician

Lead Plant Maintenance Technician (Open)

Location:

Santa Fe Springs, CA
- Santa Fe Springs Rd
- Cust. installations

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Lead Plant Maintenance Technician in Santa Fe Springs, CA! We are looking for you!

Pay: $46.00 /hr

Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Support for Parents:
We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access:
Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

Repair and maintain facilities, buildings, machinery, and equipment utilized in the compression and liquefaction of gases. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to provide technical support and resolve inquiries regarding company equipment. Fosters continuous plant compliance with all FDA, Safecor, and DOT regulations through the execution of the following core responsibilities:

Prioritize and uphold company safety policies and proper utilization of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Conduct periodic plant inspections to ensure safe and efficient continuous operations. Report any accidents, injuries, or safety incidents to management immediately. Perform all duties in alignment with company policies and all federal, state, local, and DOT regulations.

Lead and support region-wide projects for the installation, extraction, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of bulk tanks, valves, and cryogenic pumps. Perform post-installation operational testing and conduct training for relevant personnel. Serve as a technical resource, resolving inquiries from internal and external stakeholders. Assist with administrative workflows, including Purchase Orders, CAPEX, PRAs, Management of Change (MOC) processes, and related action items.

Inspect and maintain pumping apparatus, tanks, valves, and associated monitoring devices to support Field Service Technicians. Repair and maintain plant equipment (e.g., compressors, scrubbers, instrument panels, electric systems) using hand tools, welding equipment, and testing instruments in accordance with blueprints, P&IDs, and manuals. Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and identify and resolve underlying issues using standard diagnostic test meters. Dismantle defective equipment using hand and power tools for repair or replacement.

Perform welding, brazing, and soldering on mechanical parts and systems. Repair and replace piping and related equipment using standard pipe-fitting tools. Adjust and repair instrument control panels, motors, and switches, and repack compressors and pumps. Operate metalworking tools to fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical components. Replace filtration materials as required and maintain accurate logs in maintenance tracking systems.

Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse material handling equipment. Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly environment in the Santa Fe Springs Maintenance shop. Operate company vehicles to travel to various regional sites for on-site equipment maintenance. Maintain a professional personal appearance and ensure company vehicles are kept clean and presentable. Embody core values by acting with care, adapting to the work environment, and engaging in the "Be, Act, Engage" framework to build trust and foster growth.

Contribute to additional relevant tasks and duties as assigned by management.

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience and education.
• Experience working with electrical circuits, motors, compressors, pumps and drives in an industrial setting.
• Must be able to safely drive a forklift.
• Solid understanding of technical aspects of plant operations equipment, plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems etc.
• Working knowledge of facilities, machines and equipment.

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