Maintenance Technician-3

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Mechanical modification of systems as directed to facilitate sampling and filtration, and other proactive improvements
• Practice lubrication practices in accordance with MLT1 (Machine Lubrication Technician Level 1)
• Use of tools and equipment for routine and non-routine lubrication functions, including PM.  Performs oil, lube and filter service on all assigned equipment.
• Maintains and reviews PM and PdM reports and service reports and discusses action with supervisor and other appropriate personnel.
• Labeling and tagging reservoirs, equipment, inventory and delivery containers.
• Inspects equipment conditions (wear, alignment, function, etc) and monitors oil flow and temperature observing gauges to measure performance.  Reports plant/equipment conditions to appropriate personnel as required.
• Schedule, collect, label and mail samples for analysis, and complete required documentation of samples to include notating equipment ID, serial number, current hours, sample location, etc.
• Housekeeping and proper inventory of lube oil room.
• Visually analyze samples for irregularities such as color or metal particulates, and/or contamination.
• Performs basic instrument replacement and basic electrical work
• Works with plant operations to accomplish all tasks in a timely and safe manner
• Learns plant process and procedures for plant start-up, shut-down and operations for better understanding of how equipment is utilized
• Ensures orderly shift change by communicating with outgoing operations staff with respect to maintenance problems or other ongoing issues and/or tasks
• Communicates with operations personnel to learn of any maintenance problems associated with the previous shift
• Notifies Maintenance Superintendent of any production, maintenance or safety problems
• Ensures compliance with Company safety rules and wears proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required in fulfillment of assigned responsibilities
• Documents work in CMMS, including adding notes to system and requesting work orders for maintenance repairs and activities.
• Ability to become certified Machine Lube Tech 1, Vibration Analyst Level 1, and Ultrasound Analyst Level 1 within a year.

 

 

Additional Responsibilities

• Keeps work area clean and free from all safety hazards which requires regular bending and occasional lifting

·Maintains accurate and timely work orders in computerized maintenance system

• Drives Company utility vehicles as necessary in order to perform tasks assigned by plant management, which may include but are not limited to: responding to plant or staff emergencies and/or picking up, dropping off or transporting parts, equipment, instruments, supplies and other materials necessary to ensure that the machinery and equipment in the plant remain in good working order
• Completes tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Superintendent, other plant Superintendents or Shift Leaders

• Actively participates in Shift/Team activities including complying with best practices, standard operating procedures and development, maintenance and continuous improvement efforts

 

Additional Information

Additional Information for the job

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us