Sr. Maintenance Technician

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect. Why work at AdvanSix? We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences Position Summary: The Sr. Maintenance Technician leads maintenance and repair work on plant systems and equipment, performs maintenance on pumps and related equipment, fabricates and repairs parts and materials, coordinates with plant employees and contractors, and uses the work order system to track maintenance activities, materials, supplies, and contractor work. Duties And Responsibilities Complete maintenance and repair work on plant systems and equipment using work orders from the Work Order system. Perform maintenance on pumps, including replacing pump seals and power ends, inspecting and replacing suction and discharge feed pump diaphragms, and completing oil changes and alignments. Perform maintenance on and troubleshoot relief valve settings. Coordinate with Engineers, Production Leaders, Operators, and other plant employees to safely and effectively maintain plant systems. Coordinate with Engineering to determine proper in-kind replacement of piping and valves. Coordinate with Production Leaders to determine work order and purchase requisition priorities. Coordinate with Production Leaders, Engineers, and Operators on upcoming turnaround tasks. Coordinate and oversee work activities of maintenance contractor personnel. Initiate and track purchase requisitions for supplies and materials. Research correct materials to purchase and pick up supplies from vendors as needed. Use computer systems to track work order status, material and supply ordering, and contractor work. Fabricate parts and materials such as hoses and fittings as needed. Weld metal to fabricate or repair parts and equipment. Remove electrical motors for I&E Technician support. Replace gaskets on vessel manway covers. Pull and replace heat exchanger heads after contractor cleaning. Research, dismantle, and reinstall steam traps. Perform landscaping, lawn maintenance, and general housekeeping tasks on plant grounds. Employees shall work in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner consistent with Company policies, procedures, and established work practices. Basic Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. 7+ years of recent experience in the trade or completion of an apprenticeship in a formal program. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to understand written instructions, log sheets, log books, inspection reports, and related documentation. Knowledge of basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and ability to operate a hand calculator. Basic computer skills, including the ability to use the plant’s Work Order system. Ability to use basic hand tools such as pipe wrenches, valve wrenches, pliers, and hammers. Sufficient mobility and dexterity to perform basic job functions, including walking, climbing, and carrying tools. Ability to perform duties in inclement weather. Ability to demonstrate safe and efficient material handling skills. Shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Physical Demands Physical demand level is heavy. Must demonstrate the physical capacity to perform the essential functions of the Maintenance Mechanic role. Must have sufficient mobility and dexterity to walk, climb, carry tools, and perform basic job functions. Must be able to use safe and efficient material handling skills. Must be able to perform duties in inclement weather. Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, goggles, neoprene gloves, boots, chemical splash suit, fire-resistant clothing, full body harness with fall arrest system, and face shield in designated areas. Participation in the Plant Emergency Response Team is a condition of employment The hourly rate for this position is $37.40 to $46.00 We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan. Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages. The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but notlimitedto, the responsibilities of the job,experience, education, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans. At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification. To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of AdvanSix about this opening. 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