Maintenance (Multi-Craft) Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

PQ is a leading global provider of silicates, silicas and derivative products. PQ's products are used in a wide variety of industrial processes and many customer products, from decorative paints to green cement, from clean drinking water to green tires and from toothpaste to biofuels and beer.

Responsible for the efficient, cost effective maintenance repair and preventive maintenance of all equipment, buildings and facilities at a multi-plant site.

• Performs mechanical and electrical repair of all equipment associated with operations.
• Installs machinery, pipes, structural steel, etc. at a multi-plant operation.
• Fabricates stairways, catwalks, structures, etc. at a multi-plant site.
• Helps maintain correct stockroom inventory by utilizing storeroom withdraw slips.
• Maintains positive attitude toward maximizing plant’s success.
• Receives and carries out directions accurately and efficiently.
• Operates in compliance with all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Complies with all corporate/plant policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates commitment to Responsible Care® in every day activities.

• High school graduate or equivalent education.
• 3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial plant setting.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Electrical aptitude

EHS Responsibilities

• Communicates, promotes and personally demonstrates Safety/Health (including PQP Principles) as #1 priority
• Participation in risk assessment audits as applicable
• Understand PQ Principles (PQP) and how they are implemented in the site organization, rules and procedures
• Completes HSE training requirements identified for the job in a timely manner

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