Plant Mechanic
Location:
Plains, TX
Schedule:
Full-time
Job Description:
Plant mechanics work with a range of tools to maintain, diagnose and repair plant machinery and equipment. Perform routine maintenance on all machinery, and operate a number of machines such as compressors, pumps, air coolers, filters etc. They assemble and fit these components, which might require repairs or replacements, before commissioning and performing a final test of the equipment.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Identify equipment and/or components that require preventive maintenance
- Repair/replace defective or damaged rotating equipment.
- Analyze machine error messages; understand equipment manuals, and information obtained from operators in order to diagnose equipment/plant problems.
- Implement the Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedule on a wide variety of equipment, such as compressors, diesel generators, pumps, air coolers, etc.
- Change filters as necessary in any service (gas, amine, oil, water, heat medium) including sour services.
- As necessary, provide input on capital projects to obtain the necessary design parameters and capital spare parts.
- Always work in a safe manner and follow site operating procedures with an emphasis of compliance with OSHA life safety, e.g. Lockout/Tag out, Confined Space Entry, etc.
- As necessary, drive a forklift and man-lift.
- Responsible for ordering parts for repairs or to keep stock in maintenance shop.
- Communicate to Maintenance Manager about daily tasks completed or still in progress along with what parts and materials were used or ordered by keeping a daily maintenance log of tasks being worked on for morning and 2nd shift.
- Create and maintain operational effectiveness in housekeeping in the maintenance area.
Skill sets required
- Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent, Technical Degree Preferred.
- Five or more years' experience in maintenance and/or machining, with a focus on industrial equipment maintenance.
- Experience in Preventative Maintenance, including repairs, replacement, lubrication, etc.
- Basic understanding of chemical plant day-to-day operations and processes.
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple needs and priorities.
- Ability to routinely push, pull, or lift at least 50 pounds while performing normal unit operations.
- Ability to climb stairs and work at heights, as well as climb vertical ladders.
- Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions related to process operations; specifically how to read a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and utilize the proper PPE for a chemical
- Flexible frame of mind to deal with changing needs and priorities.