Operations & Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Operations & Maintenance of CHP (Combined Heat & Power) systems is a primary responsibility

Follow PM (Preventive Maintenance) schedule, routine field inspection of all equipment, complete daily site-walk to assess equipment visual health, completing routine greasing and oil top-up runs, and filling completed PM/Job Order on CMMS

Identify spare parts and consumables procurement needs and prepare requisitions for approval

Familiar with basic electrical repairs and sensor troubleshooting

Support in organizing spare parts, tools, and consumables (Oil, Grease, Seals, Bearings, etc.); maintaining records, and ensuring the availability of spare parts on time

Dismantling of equipment such as blowers/pumps

Develop and maintain skills such as using forklifts, hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools, and examining the form and texture of parts

Inspecting and collecting information on parts/pipes and other equipment; use rules, calipers, and other measuring instruments

Follow all safety SOPs and support in the fabrication of temp lines, pipes, patchwork, welding, grinding, or cutting work on site

Cleaning equipment as necessary

Ensure all calibration records for crane, lifting devices, etc., are always up to date and kept in records

Inspects and tests eye washes and other life safety systems

Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

Ensure that the work area is kept clean, free of hazards, and is hygienic

Team collaboration to achieve goals and objectives as needed

Works as a backup operator as needed

Flexibility in working longer hours/overtime or weekend work

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Has taken some training toward a licensed trade
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record, the ability to become mobile crane certified, personnel lift, and forklift certified.

Technical Skills

• Ability to read blueprints, technical manuals, and engineering specifications to maintain and repair equipment
• Identify the tools and equipment necessary for repair and maintenance work
• Identify parts and other materials required to maintain and fix equipment
• Perform basic diagnostic testing of pumps, compressors, conveyors, screws, and other large industrial machinery
• Ability to check machine performance, dismantle machines, and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists
• Test damaged parts according to specifications; replace the damaged and worn parts if necessary
• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work
• Clean and lubricate machinery, including changing oils when required
• Listening to the equipment to understand variances and possible problems
• Basic pipefitting capabilities
• Ability to maintain records of repair and maintenance work using the CMMS system
• Capable of leading contract mechanical work activities outside the capabilities of our local staff
• Ability to weld is an asset