Lead Maintenance Technician II HVAC

Croda; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Wellness reimbursement

Parental leave

Career development

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Croda is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to lead the maintenance of process and utilities equipment at the Alabaster, AL campus. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on complex systems, document work in CMMS, and coordinate with engineers and outside vendors.

The role requires mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing skills, with HVAC/refrigeration certifications preferred, and it offers opportunities to influence equipment design and upgrades while ensuring

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, electric, HVAC, and general utility skills.
• HVAC or refrigeration certificates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repair on mechanical equipment and piping systems, including air handling units, refrigeration systems, exhaust fans and mechanical process equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment in good condition.
• Document work in CMMS with history notes and time charges.
• Coordinate with engineers, craftspeople, and automation resources on process upgrades and equipment changes.
• Provide input to engineering on design, installation, and maintenance of new equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors for emergency facility or utility repairs.
• Support other trades related to PLCs, automation and electrical work.
• Identify equipment needs for facility upkeep and source/purchase/install required equipment.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Instrumentation

Education

High School diploma

HVAC certification preferred

Refrigeration certification preferred

Tools

CMMS software

PLC knowledge

Job description

Lead Maintenance Technician

Croda is a FTSE100 organization driven around our purpose of Smart Science to improve lives. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.

We are passionate and excited about developing and utilizing new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Lead Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance Team. The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for arranging and/or conducting service, maintenance, and upkeep of process and utilities equipment at the Alabaster, AL campus.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Troubleshooting and repair on mechanical equipment and piping systems, making repairs for longevity. Includes but not limited to Air Handling Units, Refrigeration Systems, Exhaust Fans, and Mechanical Process Equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment to keep it in good operational condition
• Typical responsibilities will include bearing replacement, agitator seal replacement, pump repairs and rebuilds, equipment setting and alignment
• Document work performed in the CMMS, including history notes and time charges
• Make appropriate suggestions and corrections to discrepancies found in documentation, drawings, BOMs/parts lists, procedures, work instructions, etc.
• Work with a variety of individuals, such as engineers, other craftspeople, automation, and other resources on process upgrades and equipment changes
• Provide input to engineering on design, installation, and maintenance of new equipment
• Contact and oversee outside services as necessary
• Support other trades as it relates to PLC’s, Automation, & Electrical
• Identify equipment needs for facility upkeep by sourcing, purchasing, and installing required equipment
• Coordinate directly with vendors in the instance of emergency facility or utility repairs
• Track and maintain service documentation relating to facility and utility repairs
• Coordinate and execute asset removal

Who We’re Looking For

• High School diploma required
• Knowledge of trade skills, i.e., mechanical, plumbing, electric, HVAC, general utility required
• HVAC, plumbing, or refrigeration certificates preferred

Don’t meet all the qualifications? We still encourage you to apply! At Croda, we believe diverse perspectives and unique experiences drive innovation and strengthen our team.

What We Offer

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, available immediately
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Wellness reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Career development
• Company paid and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid holidays

Additional Information

This is an onsite position based at our Alabaster, AL site. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [e-mail].

Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans. This organization participates in E‑Verify.