Maintenance Mechanic Job

Job Title:      Maintenance Mechanic

Situation in organization

This position reports to the Shift Leader

Job dimensions

The Maintenance Mechanic will interact with other disciplines such as safety, environmental, production, administrative, shift leaders, process technicians, control technicians, engineers, designers, other mechanics, I&E technicians,  planner/scheduler, storeroom clerks, etc., to accomplish job duties.

Key Activities and responsibilities

• Participates as a member of the Maintenance Department, multi-craft workers group.  
• Participates in daily maintenance execution meeting and “Safety Toolbox” discussion.
• Completes assigned work order tasks outlined in the morning maintenance meeting.
• Supports and performs tasks as required.
• Responsible for maintaining production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Completing preventative maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production equipment; follow diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturing instructions and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions for cause & correction.
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examine form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring devices.
• Adjust equipment functional parts by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of problems identified from routine preventive maintenance tasks; monitors equipment for compliance to operating expectations.
• Fabricates repair parts by using shop tools and equipment.
• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical materials and publications.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with HSE procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Safety Support
• Job Hazards Analysis
• Incident Investigations
• Job Task Audits
• Equipment Audits
• Action Items resulting from Incidents
• Participate in On-call afterhours support for Plant as needed.

 Context and environment

The context and environment for this position will be plant-wide.

HSEQ Responsibilities

• Comply with the HSEQ Policy.
• Comply with Regulations, Legal and Internal Requirements as made known by the site and by the business unit (BU).
• Comply with the rules of the specific location to which one is assigned as well as the rules set by the business unit (BU) and Arkema Inc.
• Follow HES and Operating Discipline procedures and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.
• As required, initiates and participates in Root Cause Investigations
• Understands and executes Emergency Response procedures to mitigate unplanned events in the process.
• Comply with all standard procedures and work instructions, aka SP, SOP, PWI, TM, to ensure productivity, quality assurance and cost effectiveness.
• Review their work areas for potential losses and Report hazards to the direct supervisor.
• Report Near Misses to the direct supervisor.
• Report Incidents or Accidents to the direct supervisor.
• Identify and communicate potential gains or possible improvements to the management system.

Required Education/Qualifications /Work experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Equipment Maintenance, Technical Understanding, Technical Zeal, Deals with Uncertainty, Basic Safety, Power Tools, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Supervision, Job Knowledge, Productivity.
• Minimum 5-years related experience and/or 2-years of college/trade school in related field.
• Proficient with standard Microsoft Office products (Word, Access, Excel).
• Proficient user of plant specific software (CMMS, PI).
• Successful completion of aptitude, and skills assessment, troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work well with other departments critical; must be self-motivated and able to work well in a team environment.
• Good oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license with proficient driving skills and an acceptable driving record.

Demonstrated Competencies

Self-motivated individual able to perform multiple tasks at once with minimum supervision