Maintenance Technician

SSAB Group

Houston, Northern (TX, KY)

Hybrid

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

SSAB Houston is seeking a Maintenance Technician to improve production by maintaining electrical, mechanical, hydraulic systems and PLCs. You will manage the Maintenance Department, coordinate with contractors, and drive a safe, efficient operation in a rotating shift.

The role requires a High School diploma, technical training, and at least 3 years of related maintenance experience. You will monitor PM programs, control downtime, and uphold ISO standards while working with the Operations team

Qualifications

Knowledge in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic pneumatics and PLC troubleshooting.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and computer skills.
Preferred: supervisory experience in maintenance.

Responsibilities

Maintenance: monitor and repair plant equipment to ensure efficiency and minimal downtime.
Shut Down: coordinate schedules and supervise tasks with production to stay on budget.
Preventive Maintenance: manage PM programs and identify potential problems for improvements.
Communicates with Operators to ensure smooth operation and issue detection.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

PLC troubleshooting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical education

3 years maintenance experience

Tools

Computerized PM system

Job description

Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s ﬁrst fossil-free steel production and have committed to becoming largely fossil-free. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and pushing for the green transformation of the whole steel industry.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Maintenance Technician is to improve production through the design and use of: the electrical and mechanical equipment, Maintenance Department, and Contractors at SSAB Houston by analysis of technical data and ensuring installation and maintaining equipment in proper and safe working condition. The technician is responsible for minimizing down time and costs, maintaining the Stores, Parts and Maintenance program and leading the Maintenance Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintenance

Responsible for the monitoring and repair of the Temper Line and Plasma/Oxy-Fuel Table electronics, electrical and mechanical equipment to ensure that efficiency and minimal down time of the line is maintained.
Leads and/or performs general maintenance on plant equipment (lubrication, monitoring, repairing, PM’s & inspections) and informs Operations Manager if additional resources are required.
Ensures all procedures are followed as outlined in the ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 manuals as well as all safety rules and regulations.

Shut Down

Coordinates schedules and monitors maintenance tasks with production for the down days.
Directs the maintenance department and outside contractors to ensure the task are properly performed on time and within budget

Preventive Maintenance

Responsible for the computerized preventive & predictive maintenance program covering all equipment as well as monitoring the use of, and requisitioning, parts, equipment and supplies for the operation.
Responsible for generating and/or improving maintenance PM programs as well as identifying potential equipment problems and initiating improvement projects.
Communicates with Operators to ensure a constant and smooth flow of the operation along with questioning the operation of the equipment to detect problems or concerns.
Office presence
Regular and reliable attendance

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies and Experience

Required:

Knowledge in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic pneumatics and PLC troubleshooting.

Good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and computer skills.

Preferred:

Previous supervisory experience of maintenance employees.
Working knowledge of a computerized PM system

Education

Required:

Minimum High School Diploma or High School Equivalent
Technical education and minimum of 3 years related maintenance experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES / DIRECT REPORTS

First Shift and Second Shift Maintenance Technicians would report into this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

The employee will frequently be required to:

Sit, stand, walk, alternating up to 8 hours at a time
Use both hands for grasping, handling, gripping and feeling textures and temperatures
Lift and/or move up to 35 lbs

The employee will occasionally be required to:

Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb
Bend, twist at waist level, reach at and/or above shoulder level and below waist level
Push, pull, lift, and/or carry items weighing less than 50 pounds

The position requires the following vision and hearing capabilities:

Vision at near, mid and far range and peripheral vision and depth perception
Talking and hearing in person, on a radio, and/or in group settings

The employee will be required to use the following machines or tools:

Desktop computer
Hand tools
Overhead floor remoted cranes
Oxy-Fuel hand torch
Fork Lift
Welding Equipment

The employee will work in the following conditions:

Around equipment in motion
While wearing personal protective / safety equipment to prevent injury from noise and environmental hazards
Around moving trucks and industrial mobile equipment

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Position is full time, non-exempt, and is eligible for overtime
Shift time: Rotating shifts which may include weekends

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

OUR CULTURE

At SSAB, we strive to create an environment where every team member is heard, valued, empowered, and engaged. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and that everyone contributes to our collective success. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.