Mechanic (DCTX)

Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P.; Dickinson (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. in Dickinson, TX, is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining and repairing electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical equipment at the Dickinson Plant.

This role focuses on improving equipment availability and reducing maintenance costs through predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration monitoring and insulation repair. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, NCCER in Instrumentation or Electrical, and at least

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D).
• NCCER in Instrumentation either/or Electrical or Tech school completion certificate
• Minimum 5 years' work experience in electrical control troubleshooting and repair.
• Knowledge of PLC programming and software

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair Plant operating equipment including control panels, PLCs, flare systems, instruments and process measurement devices.
• Acquire and sustain knowledge of plant safety standards, including tag out lockout, confined space entry and emergency response actions.
• Receive instructions, set priorities for work assignments.
• Install, test and calibrate flow, level, pressure, temperature and other process instruments.
• Read and understand P&ID drawings; record information on control systems and maintain documentation.
• Meet with vendors to gain skills and knowledge on new technologies and cost-saving solutions.
• Perform general maintenance work as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

NCCER in Instrumentation or Electrical or Tech school completion

5+ years electrical control troubleshooting experience

Tools

PLC programming software

Job description

Who are we?

At Calumet we deliver innovative specialty products trusted by companies across the globe. We are the foundation to everyday essential products that help millions of people live and thrive. We are headquartered in Indianapolis and have numerous production locations in the US. We are customer focused and utilize our values of collaboration and entrepreneurship to grow the business. We offer a dynamic, high-performance environment where team members can have real input and impact on our business. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, treat the business as if it is your own and add value accordingly, come see why we're Calumet Proud!

PURPOSE:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing Electrical, instrumentation & mechanical equipment located in the Dickinson Plant. Equipment includes but is not limited to various brands of rotating equipment, motors, valves and centrifuge. The position will play a key role in monitoring equipment with a goal of achieving higher equipment availability and lower maintenance costs through the application of predictive maintenance technologies to include, but not limited to, vibration monitoring and analysis, steam tracing and insulation repair and application.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Diagnose and repair Plant operating equipment including items such as control panels, programmable logic controllers, flare systems, instruments and process measurement and flow devices.
• Acquire and sustain knowledge of plant safety standards, including tag out lockout, confined space entry and emergency response actions.
• Receives instructions both written and verbal, setting the priorities for work assignments.
• Install, test and calibrate flow, level, pressure, temperature and other process instruments.
• Read and understand P&ID drawings. Record information on control systems and maintain documentation on terminal instrumentation.
• Meets with vendors to acquire skills and knowledge pertaining to technology advancements, cost control, and alternative solutions to reoccurring problems.
• Performs general maintenance work as needed
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• NCCER in Instrumentation either/or Electrical or Tech school completion certificate
• Minimum 5 years' work experience in electrical control troubleshooting and repair.
• Knowledge of PLC programming and software

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

• Experience with root cause failure analysis (RCFA), infrared analysis and reliability centered maintenance (RCM)
• Training and certification in the safe operation of forklifts and other motorized equipment

COMPETENCIES:

• Solid analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Capability of handling multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstration of Calumet Values - Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The ability to routinely lift, carry and push items up to 50 lbs in weight, as well as the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders over long periods of time
• Ability to work outside for long periods in adverse weather conditions, high temperature and humidity, rain, cold etc.
• Ability to wear PPE as needed including, but not limited to, eye/face protection, foot protection, gloves, hearing protection and head protection

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer including disability and veteran and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our HR team at [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will not impact hiring decisions, and all information provided will be kept confidential.

All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test