Maintenance Mechanic

CVR Energy, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Shift differential

Paid holidays

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Job summary

CVR Energy, Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to troubleshoot, repair and maintain plant mechanical equipment in a nitrogen plant, following vendor recommendations and safety policies.

The role emphasizes safe operations and housekeeping while complying with EH&S policies. Required is a High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years of experience with industrial/process equipment; strong knowledge of bearings, pumps, couplings, gearboxes, heat exchangers, piping, and compressors; fluent English;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years of experience maintaining industrial process or power plant equipment preferred.
• Experience with bearings and lubrication types.
• Knowledge of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps and components.
• Couplings and alignment knowledge.
• Belt and chain drive systems understanding.
• Steam turbines, centrifugal compressors and reciprocating compressors familiarity.
• Gearboxes knowledge.
• Heat exchangers, boilers and condensers understanding.
• Piping systems experience (fittings, flanges, valves).
• Fluent in English (oral and written).
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant mechanical equipment.
• Inspect machinery to detect irregularities and malfunctions.
• Perform routine inspections and recommend repairs.
• Perform critical equipment alignments and repairs of rotating and reciprocating equipment.
• Operate and repair forklifts, end-loaders, man-lifts and other portable equipment.
• Read and interpret P&ID's and drawings.
• Participate in Failure Root Cause Analyses.
• Support maintenance duties including cleanliness, outage planning and continuous improvement.
• Identify potential problems for proactive repairs.
• Work extended hours, call-outs, holidays, weekends and overtime.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Bearings & lubrication

Pumps operation

Couplings alignment

Belt & chain drives

Turbines & compressors

Gearboxes

Heat exchangers & boilers

Piping systems

English fluency

Overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Competitive wages based on experience/qualifications $31.04-$57.54/hour
• $1.50 shift differential for nights
• Paid Time Off (Accrue Over Two Weeks Within the First Year)
• 10 Paid Holidays Annually Including Overtime Pay on Holidays Worked
• Benefits Package to Include 401K with Company Contributions, Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining plant mechanical equipment, including large compressors, pumps generators, turbines, valves, and conveying equipment in a nitrogen plant in accordance with vendor recommendations and established plant procedures. Also maintaining a safe working environment to include good housekeeping practices and compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety policies.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

Experience Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience involving the maintenance of industrial process or power plant equipment preferred.
• Preferred skills and knowledge:
• Experience with different bearing types along with their applications, mounting clearances and lubrication
• Working knowledge of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, including the different components of each, theory of operation, and process applications
• Working Knowledge of couplings, different types of couplings, coupling alignment, the purpose of the alignment and how the alignment is performed
• Knowledge of belt and chain drive systems and how they are installed and aligned
• Understanding of Steam Turbines, Centrifugal Compressors and Reciprocating Compressors; their operation, major components and the advantages / disadvantage of each
• Working knowledge of gearboxes, different components and their purpose
• Understanding of heat exchangers, boilers, and condensers and their theory of operation
• Experience in working with piping systems, including fittings, flanges, and valves
• Fluent in English, oral and written required.
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.

Major Accountabilities:

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant mechanical equipment, including large compressors, pumps, generators, turbines, valves, conveying equipment, and other plant support equipment
• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate any irregularities and malfunctions
• Perform routine inspections by observing mechanical devices in operation and recommend necessary repairs
• Perform critical equipment alignments, mechanical seal repairs, overhaul and repairs of rotating and reciprocating equipment
• Operate and repair various types of forklifts, end-loaders, man-lifts, and other portable equipment
• Perform simple civil work, such as -- concrete foundation installation, framing, sheathing, roofing, excavating, and scaffold inspection and erection
• Read and interpret mechanical and process procedures, drawings, and P&ID's
• Actively participate in Failure Root Cause Analyses
• Perform or participate in other tasks as required to support maintenance responsibilities including, but not limited to - plant cleanliness, warehouse operations, outage planning and execution, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Possess a basic understanding of equipment and functions such that the individual can identify current or potential problems allowing the maintenance team to perform proactive repairs prior to equipment failure.
• Able to work extended shift hours, call-outs, holidays, weekends and overtime

Expected Results:

• Adhere to company environmental, health, and safety policies & procedures.
• The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
• The successful candidate will be required to qualify during the 180 day probationary period.
• Passing both written & practical exams is expected to successfully complete the probationary period and to continue employment.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Able to wear all required personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, latex/rubber/leather gloves, safety boots, FR clothing and respirator
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• The candidate will be required to climb and balance with confidence. Must be able to climb stairways, and ladder ways up towers. Be able to safely work from elevated platforms, boom lifts, at elevations over 150 feet.
• Candidate will be required to work inside confined spaces.
• Must be able to lift and carry, up to 40 lbs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand, talk and hear; and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Able to drive motorized vehicles within the plant -- will be required to pass fork truck, boom-lift, and scissors lift certifications.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

CVR Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply.