Phibro Rcb

Description:

Purpose:

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for all mechanical and equipment operations of the plant, including inventory management, production, finishing, carbon storage and packaging, liquids storage and packaging, and shipping and loading systems.

Essential Tasks:

• Inspect buildings, electrical systems, grounds, and equipment to ensure safe, well-maintained conditions, identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs for all Nord and Allen Bradley drives, feed tower, oil level plc, and controller systems.
• Maintenance of all electrical aspects of vacuum pumps, oil pumps, and motors
• Installation, startup, and configuration programming of Allen Bradley drives and starters
• Calibration of all level, pressure, and vacuum transmitters
• All electrical repairs and improvements during a shutdown such as heater bands, thermocouples etc.
• 24V and 480V wiring and configuration of all sensors used in our oil, vacuum, temperature, and pressure settings.
• Understanding of the Delta V control system and the UPS and Ethernet controllers that accompany it.
• Assembling and wiring of equipment on the new lines using pneumatic cylinders, proximity sensors, air actuators
• Mounting and wiring of control boxes used to feed I/O panels on new trains.
• Maintain the preventative maintenance schedule for trend amperage, oil pressure, auger rpm, etc.
• During downtime: Offer to help a colleague, organize, and clean your workspace, complete tasks on the Maintenance Task Board, or ask your Superintendent or Lead for additional tasks.
• Follow 5S practices to ensure that the workplace is clean, free of carbon dust, tools, objects, trash etc.
• Assist with the commission of new equipment with approved vendors.
• Communicate effectively in a professional and courteous manner with employees, vendors, and visitors.
• Wear protective equipment while performing job duties (i.e., safety glasses, helmet, safety shoes, etc.)
• Maintain personal inventory of required tool list.
• Complete maintenance work orders as assigned and in a timely manner.
• Must be able to perform assigned tasks to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner with minimal supervision, to the satisfaction of the Maintenance Manager
• Ability to work odd hours, weekends and rotating shift schedule required and Work Schedule: 12-hour rotating shift.
• Duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Skills Required for Job (for Training and Development):

• Review and analyze weekly production reports, address any production related issues, manage monthly inventory, and third-party audits.
• Computer skills such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other databases.

Physical Requirements:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential tasks of the job.) Regularly required to stand walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit. Frequently must squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, and reach forward. Daily uses hand strength to grasp tools, supplies, and equipment. Frequently lifts and/or moves fifty pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to one hundred pounds. Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.

Work Environment:

(The work environment described here is representative of the of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.) Regularly works indoors and outdoors. Occasionally works with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. Frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock, mechanical hazards, explosive hazards, burn hazards, and chemical hazards. Meets deadlines with severe time constraints. Moderate noise level. Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, carbon black particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold or heat.

Education and Experience:

• High School graduate or equivalent required. Certifications required.
• 3-5 years’ experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.