Maintenance Tech - Chemical Manufacturing - Night Shift

Maintenance Technician

Founded in 1980, Rowell Chemical Corporation has grown its products and services to include chemical manufacturing, bulk truckload distribution and regional storage for various manufacturers. Unwavering commitment to customer service, quality, safety and value has been the key to Rowell's success. A product of particular note is Sodium Hypochlorite, which is offered in a variety of strengths. We also offer Crystal Hypochlorite, which through a series of special filtering steps, produces a bleach solution of extraordinary quality.

The Maintenance Technician will utilize his or her maintenance/repair skills along with mechanical abilities to safely maximize plant availability and provide upkeep of the property buildings, grounds and utilities. This position will cover night shift hours.

Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Responsibilities):

• Repair, installation and maintenance of all plant equipment, buildings, grounds and utilities with minimal supervision.
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and P&ID diagrams and manuals in order to effectively carry out job assignments.
• Maintain and calibrate various instrumentation installed in the facility, such as automated valves and metering devices.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair/replace and install new instrumentation devices.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and install new electrical piping and equipment heat trace systems.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of plant PLC systems.
• Support operations technicians on task training in preventative maintenance and minor repairs.
• Works with other maintenance personnel to provide required support.
• Able to perform preventative maintenance and repairs of facility fleet vehicles.

Qualifications (Knowledge, skills, and abilities):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required:

• Seven+ years mechanical/electrical maintenance experience in the chemical or manufacturing industry (Industrial trade school attendance may be considered work experience).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Requires lifting and handling of heavy objects; must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and storage tank stairs (approx. 50' in height) for maintenance, inspection, and gauging operations.
• Work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Able to wear PPE (e.g., hard hat, safety glasses, respirator and safety work boots) as required
• Available for shifts and occasional on-call rotation (nights and/or weekends) to respond to plant "call-outs" as required.
• Understanding of State and Federal OSHA and EPA industry standards.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word).
• Good time management skills (manage overtime).
• Able to work in a Team environment.

Skills & Ability

• Instrumentation repair, installation and maintenance of digital and/or analog equipment.
• Experience supervising electrical/mechanical work.
• Experience estimating/pricing/bidding electrical work.
• Experience purchasing materials for mechanical/electrical work.
• Welding (Stick; structural, pipe).
• Pipefitting (welded, threaded, glued/plastic).

Safety Expectations

• Promote a culture of safety both in the office and in the plant.
• Participate in Safety and Environmental Audits and area inspections.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Requires lifting and handling of heavy objects; must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to push, pull, sit, stand, crouch, reach, and have visual acuity.
• Ability to climb ladders and storage tank stairs (approx. 50' in height) for maintenance, inspection, and gauging operations.
• Work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Able to run & help maintain process equipment.
• Able to wear PPE (e.g., hard hat, safety glasses, respirator and safety work boots) as required.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• Sunday - Thursday night shift hours
• Possible overtime.

Travel

• No travel required.