Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is a key leadership role responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of maintenance personnel. Their primary function is to ensure that all physical assets, equipment, and facilities remain in excellent working conditions to support continuous operation and productivity. This involves scheduling, delegating, and overseeing both routine preventive maintenance and emergency repair work. The supervisor is accountable for maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency within the department, managing the maintenance budget and inventory, and training or coaching their team. They also serve as the main point of contact for troubleshooting complex technical issues, making them essential for minimizing downtime and maximizing the longevity of company assets.

PVS DX, Inc, is a nationwide manufacturer and distributor of compressed gases and other water treatment chemicals. We are a safety conscious employer: the safety, security and welfare of fellow workers, the community and the environment are our #1 priority.

Competencies

Knowledge of:

• Mechanical, plumbing and electrical processes & principles
• Safe work practices

Skill in:

• Oral communication
• Handling pressure
• Mathematics, such as addition and subtraction of fractions and decimals
• Use of drills, saws, hand tools, air tools, "o" ring picks, CPVC pipe fitting, and welding equipment

Ability to:

• Read and understand installation and maintenance materials
• Work out-of-doors
• Read P&ID's
• Be part of the Emergency Response Team
• Wear required safety equipment
• Provide quick reaction or immediate response to required situations
• Cooperate and get along with co-workers and customer representatives
• Prepare reports and logs
• Determine the functional interrelationships of parts within mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems
• Complete preventive and corrective maintenance of rotating equipment (pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors, fans, turbines, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Trouble shoot and repair industrial electrical control systems

Work environment:

• Excessive Noise
• Extreme Hot and Cold Temperatures
• Vibrations
• Different Atmospheric Conditions that depend on specific area to be worked in

Worker may be exposed to:

• Hazardous materials, Bleach, caustic, HCl and chlorine gas
• Outdoor weather conditions, working in the yard, and from heights
• Work irregular hours, swing shifts, Day and Night Shifts with 12-hour shifts

Physical demands:

• Standing
• Walking Bending
• Stooping
• Climbing
• Reaching
• Lifting regularly

Travel required:

• Travel to other plants may be required based on business needs

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two to five years' experience in maintenance management at a Company plant or warehouse Required
• Two to five years' experience with Industrial electrical systems Preferred
• Ability to work overtime & a rotating schedule (additional hours, holidays and weekends based on business needs) Required
• Pre-employment testing, drug screen and physical exam Required
• Reliable transportation
• Proven experience in maintenance is required. A relevant degree or industry-recognized certification may be considered in place of a portion of the required experience
• Stable employment history Required

Additional Preferred Experience:

• 5 years of experience in maintenance
• Experience working in a PSM and RMP facility
• Experience in applying industry RAGAGEPs – Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (Chlorine Institute, API, NACE, ISA, ANSI, ASTM, NFPA, etc.)

Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• 401K Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

Above job description is not comprehensive and is subject to supervisor discretion, including periodic review and revision

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: PVS DX, Inc. values diversity and is committed to upholding the laws and regulations published by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. As an equal opportunity employer, PVS DX, Inc. makes all employment-related decisions based upon qualifications, merit and business needs.