Industrial Mechanic Sr. - Liquid Bulk

Colonial Group; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Savannah, GA, seeks a Senior Industrial Mechanic to lead preventive maintenance on liquid terminal equipment. You will diagnose complex issues, repair rotating machinery, and oversee job planning, documentation, and safety compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in maintenance, strong millwright abilities, and valid TWIC; field welding and pipefitting skills are preferred. This is a day-shift role with occasional overtime and weekend calls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years’ experience in maintenance or relevant field required.
• Strong millwright skills (diagnosing and repairing mechanical rotating equipment) required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts preventive maintenance inspections.
• Completes work orders on equipment such as pumps, cranes, valves, compressors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Identifies malfunctions and demonstrates advanced troubleshooting.
• Reads blueprints/schematics/iso drawings and plans repairs.
• Leads on-the-job training and mentorship for junior mechanics.
• Maintains PPE and safety compliance; writes permits as needed.
• Records equipment data and assists in scheduling preventive maintenance.

Skills

Millwright

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pipefitting

Welding

Rigging

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Industrial Mechanic supports the maintenance of liquid terminal(s) to ensure an efficient operation by performing and leading preventive maintenance and inspections on material handling equipment. The Senior Industrial Mechanic’s machinery and maintenance skillset is advanced as they can repair and troubleshoot complex issues without assistance. This position works day shift. This may occasionally include weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts. The Senior Industrial Mechanic works both as a part of a high-performance team and as an individual contributor.

JOB EXPECTATIONS/DUTIES

• Conducts preventive maintenance inspections.
• Completes work orders on various types of equipment such as: P/V Vents, PRVs, pumps, mixers, loading arms, cranes, valves, compressors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, etc.
• Identifies product handling equipment malfunctions.
• Demonstrates advanced troubleshooting skills for complex issues without assistance.
• Understands complex equipment issues and develops a clear plan of repair without assistance.
• Identifies and maintains proper tools and procures spare parts for equipment repairs.
• Displays a proactive approach to identifying potential equipment issues that leads to repairs or preventive maintenance.
• Records data, including equipment conditions, temperature, and pressure readings.
• Assists Lead Mechanic in scheduling preventative maintenance plans and objectives.
• Works on elevated platforms, accessible only by ladder or stairs.
• Works in confined spaces.
• Write permits: Tank field entry, hot work, track closure, excavation, work, etc.
• Works indoors and outdoors in various environmental conditions.
• Leads less senior mechanics in on-the-job training, mentorships, and leadership.
• Actively promotes company core values amongst the team.
• Demonstrates good decision making and prioritizing skills.
• Adheres to general safety guidelines, quality and operational objectives and procedures.
• Maintains proper personal protective equipment (PPE) required during specific activities which may include:
  • Dust mask/respirator
  • Tyvek suit
  • FRC
  • Chemical suit
  • Chemical boots
  • Chemical gloves
  • Leather gloves
  • Goggles/safety glasses
  • Hard hat
  • Face shield
  • Fall protection
  • Personal flotation device (PFD)
  • Hearing protection

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5 years’ experience working in maintenance or relevant field required.
• Field/technical certification(s) preferred.
• Strong millwright skills (diagnosing and repairing mechanical rotating equipment) required.
• Heavy equipment operations such as forklift, manlifts, and boom truck experience required.
• Understanding of corporate safety procedures such as confined space entry, lockout/tagout, proper PPE, etc. required.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems required.
• Good communication and personal leadership skills required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• TWIC card required.
• HAZWOPER preferred.
• Proficiency of field welding of structural steel while at elevated locations and in confined spaces required.
• Proficiency of pipefitting / welding preferred (Stick, Tig, and Mig).
• Experience with the proper use of rigging equipment required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and iso drawings required.
• Experience and understanding of liquid handling components and systems required:
  • Flammable
  • Corrosives
  • Food grade

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-100 pounds.