Plant Maintenance Technician Job

Job Summary:

This highly skilled job exists to manage a broad spectrum of maintenance activities - both I/E and Mechanical. This position provides troubleshooting, installing, repair, and replacement of equipment as needed to keep the plant operational. This role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant systems-including process controls, analyzers, motors, and distributed control systems (DCS/PLC)-in accordance with regulatory requirements and plant safety standards. Depending on the needs of the plant, a new employee who does not have full competency will be in a progression plan that could start with I/E or mechanical. However, as the employee progresses it will include increasing amounts of I/E and mechanical skills ending in a Maintenance Technician who is fully capable in all aspects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

I/E (70%) / Mechanical (30%)

• Plan and direct procurement of repair parts and material for project Maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of field instrumentation devices for process equipment such as transmitters, flow meters, pressure/temperature sensors, level instruments, and control valves
• Installation, calibration, inspection, and troubleshooting of instruments and electrical equipment, in accordance with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, ISA and Company Standards.
• Identify, interpret and effectively use drawings and documentation including P&ID's, Ladder logic, Electrical One-Line Diagrams, Equipment Drawings, control schematics, Loops, etc.
• Support commissioning and startup activities for instrumentation and controls projects.
• Work safely on AC distribution systems from 480 volts to 120 volts.
• Troubleshoot, repair motor control circuits and equipment including VFD's, motors and motor control circuits.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems
• Perform PM's as needed
• Replace/rebuild pumps, valves, gearboxes etc
• Install equipment, use rigging skills, proper gasket torque techniques.
• Be a Safety Leader and contribute to a 'Safety First' working culture.
• Support Plant Operations to minimize production impacts and enhance reliability.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and professionalism while working as a member of a team or when working alone.

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