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Position: Maintenance Technician

Location: Augusta, GA

Reports To:  Maintenance Supervisor 

Compensation: $28 - $34

The range shown reflects the targeted pay scale. Actual pay within the range depends on work location and factors such as skills, experience, and education. Specific salary details can be discussed during the hiring process. Posted compensation reflects base salary only and excludes bonuses, benefits, pension contributions, and other incentives.

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At Chemtrade, we deliver innovative solutions focusing on safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. We value and respect all our employees, recognizing that our diverse and talented workforce is the heart of our success. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create fulfilling work experiences for all.

About this Role and About You  

The maintenance technicians are primarily responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial equipment’s in accordance with manufacturing or site’s specification, and general facility maintenance activities. They are also required to support site electrical activities as needed.

Qualification

Knowledge

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years associate degree in industrial maintenance or Similar Technical Field
• Minimum 3 years mechanical experience in a chemical manufacturing operation as a pipefitter, machinist, millwright, or similar.
• Welding skills.

Competencies

• Professional with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, and P&ID.
• Must have an understanding of units of measure and weight and perform conversions.
• Ability to communicate with courtesy and tact when furnishing or obtaining information from both fellow workers and other departments.
• Experience operating mobile equipment’s such as forklift, man lift, front-end loader, and other heavy equipment.
• Experience with a CMMS such as SAP or Facility Dude.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with a minimum of supervision
• Must be available to work overtime as needed for business continuity, this includes (but not limited to) callouts on off-shifts and weekend.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair process equipment, which include hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems such as pumps, gear reducers, exhaust fans, boilers, compressors, conveyors, packager, and a wide range of facility equipment in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Interface with OEM’s and vendors as necessary.
• Support inventory and management of spare parts.
• Recommend changes and improvement to the existing equipment in order to improve reliability, accuracy, or further optimize process.
• Accurately completes all work performed according to work instructions, including proper documentation. Completes work orders using CMMS (facility dude) system.
• Perform repairs and modifications as directed by Maintenance Manager.
• Support and participates in training programs.
• Supports site safety programs.
• Keep the Maintenance Supervisor abreast of job status.
• Support/leads failure analysis process by discussing the causes of equipment failure with other stakeholders.
• Responsible for good housekeeping in the shop and at the job site.
• Must be able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) deemed necessary by ESH, site leadership team, and corporate safety guidelines for each job task.
• Perform assigned preventive and corrective maintenance on plant systems and equipment’s.
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodations.
• Supports the PM/PdM program by ensuring a high-quality workmanship.
• Comply with plant policies and procedures.
• Coordinate equipment availability with the appropriate personnel.
• Operation of a forklift truck, aerial man lift, railcar mover, pay-loader, and passing a company administered proficiency test is required.
• Complete and maintain safety, quality, and ISO documentation and records.
• A working knowledge of computers and MS Windows operating system is required.
• Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Employee is occasionally required to climb stairs/ladders (including vertical).
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in confined workspaces.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision.
• Familiarity with safety work practices and techniques relating to the chemical industry (e.g. LOTO, Elevated Work Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, Arc Flash awareness).

Why Chemtrade?

Embracing Diversity, Maximizing Results

• Value Unique Qualities: We value each employee’s diverse talents and empower them to share ideas and perspectives
• Celebrate Diversity: We encourage Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), allowing employees to share diverse viewpoints.
• Inclusive Environment: ERGs foster a safe and inclusive work environment
• Work-Life Balance: We offer a wide range of family-friendly benefits. 

Opportunities at Chemtrade

Join Chemtrade and enjoy a range of key benefits:

• Competitive Salary, paid vacation
• Maternity top up benefits (Canada)
• Flexible work arrangements (Hybrid/Remote options)
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Employer paid premiums

Be a part of a team that supports your growth and well-being! 

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