LOTO Technician- Part Time/Flex

Highline Warren; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Highline Warren, LLC is seeking a part-time Lockout/Tagout Technician to develop energy-control procedures and deliver associate training in full compliance with OSHA’s Control of Hazardous Energy regulations. The role includes coordinating with maintenance, engineering, EHS, and contractors to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The position requires a 2–4 year technical degree with 3+ years related experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and proficient use of PCs, spreadsheets, and reporting

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA’s Control of Hazardous Energy regulations.
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.
• Proficient with PC and spreadsheet/reporting software.
• Wear and use required PPE.
• Interpret written instructions and complete documentation.
• Use a logical approach to troubleshooting and prioritize production needs.
• Recognize problems and work toward solutions.
• Attention to detail to improve costs and productivity.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and customers.
• Seek opportunities to improve skills independently.
• Deliver work on time and at high quality.
• Develop good work practices and manage time efficiently.
• Make sound judgments and work safely.
• Collaborate with management and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, and Contractors to ensure OSHA compliance.
• Verify lockout points using electrical diagrams and drawings.
• Combine equipment components where possible.
• Maintain clean work area and equipment.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs or raise productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Follow safety rules and company policies at all times.
• Maintain regular attendance and be available for on-call work if needed.

Skills

OSHA Energy regs

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Documentation

Safety focus

Communication

Time management

Quality focus

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

Technical degree in related field

3+ years related work experience

Tools

Spreadsheet software

PC proficiency

Job description

***PART TIME/TEMPORARY POSITION | FLEXIBLE HOURS***

The Lockout/Tagout Technician will be responsible for developing energy control procedures, delivering associate training on the topic, and managing the required periodic inspection processes in full compliance with OSHA’s Control of Hazardous Energy regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.

• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, and 3 rd -party Contractors to ensure compliance with OSHA’s Control of Hazardous Energy regulations.
• Be able to verify lockout points using such resources as electrical single line and three line diagrams; mechanical and plumbing drawings; power distribution panel drawings and legend; P&IDs; equipment manuals.
• Combine pieces of equipment where possible.
• Maintain good housekeeping and regularly clean work area, machines, and equipment.
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance.
• Adhere to established company values, practices, policies and procedures at all times. Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards.
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location. May be required to work irregular shifts and be on call.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Marginal Functions

The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested by management.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

An individual qualified for this job must be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA’s Control of Hazardous Energy regulations.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Accurately multiply, divide, add, and subtract whole numbers to resolve practical problems.
• Operate a computer—PC proficiency; use spreadsheets and reporting software effectively.
• Wear/use required PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Understand written instruction and complete appropriate documentation as directed.
• Use a logical approach to troubleshooting issues and prioritizing production needs.
• Recognize problems when they occur and to work toward the solution of those problems.
• Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks. Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Handle challenges skillfully, thoroughly, and effectively.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers. Present information clearly and accurately.
• Independently take advantage of opportunities to improve or increase skills, abilities and job knowledge.
• Make sure that work is delivered on time and of high quality.
• Develop good work practices in order to get the job done.
• Use equipment, resources and time in an efficient and effective manner.
• Use good judgment when making decisions.
• Perform work in a safe manner at all times.
• Work in a cooperative manner with management, co-workers, internal/external customers, and vendors.
• Do the right thing, even when it is difficult.

Minimum Experience, Education, and Certifications

An individual qualified for this job must have and maintain the following qualifications:

• 2 to 4- year technical degree in a related field and 3 or more years of related work experience, or any satisfactory combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.

Physical Demands OF Essential Functions

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

• Occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery.
• Remain in a stationary position while troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
• Regularly move about to access different parts of the plant and when transporting parts, equipment and sections of conveyor weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Move and position products when installing and repairing motors, gearboxes, and conveyors weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Position products on pallets/carts and maneuver gearboxes and motors requiring up to 85 pounds of force.
• Position oneself to access lower levels of equipment when repairing, trouble shooting, or installing parts.
• Reach forward and overhead when accessing various areas of equipment.
• Ascend/descend stairs/ladders to access and work atop conveyors, using scissor and boom lifts, and when trouble shooting and hanging conveyors.
• Operate, position, and use a wide variety of hand tools and equipment, as well as a computer keyboard and mouse.
• Perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels and have the ability to exchange detailed information.
• Move about the manufacturing facility to observe and effectively communicate with team members and perform job duties.
• Visually observe and interact with associates and equipment in the plant setting.

Environmental Conditions

The environmental conditions described here are representative of those the associate encounters while performing the Essential Functions of the job.

• The individual will be expected to work in a manufacturing plant environment, which may include being exposed to work in high, precarious and confined spaces, outdoor weather conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, and extreme heat. Typical noise level is loud. The individual may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

ADA/ADAAA

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments.

Disclaimer

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.