Mechanic Leader

Ecoservices; Waggaman (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Mechanic Leader to oversee the installation and maintenance of critical mechanical systems. This role involves ensuring the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment, with responsibilities including troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and directing the work of others. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical maintenance and a commitment to safety. Join a forward-thinking company that values ecological health and offers competitive pay along with comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and 401k matching.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Full Benefit Package

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial environment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment and chemical manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain rotating and reciprocating equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting, testing, and repairs on equipment.
• Document equipment histories and condition reports.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Safety Awareness

Basic Math and Chemistry

Communication Skills

Education

High School Degree

Industrial Maintenance Degree

Tools

Alignment Tools

Basic Shop Machine Tools

Computer Skills (Windows, Outlook, Word)

Job description

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Ecovyst is a materials science, catalyst, and services company dedicated to creating innovative technologies that play a critical role in supporting ecological health and help our customers solve complex challenges.

Our cutting-edge solutions span across two industry-leading businesses, Ecoservices and Advanced Materials and Catalyst.

• Ecoservices is dedicated to services that have a positive impact on our planet. Our Ecoservices business provides specialty grade high purity virgin sulfuric acid for a number of diverse and growing end uses.
• Advanced Materials and Catalyst Technologies specializes in silica supports and catalysts. This business allows us to develop innovative technologies that enable our customers and value chain partners to create sustainable products.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Full benefit package
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Overview

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, testing, and commission rotating and or reciprocating mechanical equipment and systems necessary to ensure the safe, efficient, reliable operation of plant equipment.

What You Will Be Doing

• Installation of rotating and reciprocating equipment and systems
• Reading mechanical drawings or specifications
• Troubleshooting, testing, and repair of equipment
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance tasks as developed by the RCM PM planner
• Removal, repair and reinstallation of various types of rotating equipment, such as pumps, steam turbines, air fans, gear boxes and reciprocating and centrifugal compressors.
• Alignment of equipment trains utilizing Laser alignment equipment.
• Perform rigging of the equipment to be repaired including and understanding of crane hand signals.
• Safe operation of basic shop machine tools, (drill presses, grinders, sand blasters and parts cleaners). Knowledge of the operation of lathes and milling machines a plus.
• Read and apply information from mechanical drawings, prints and equipment specifications.
• Documentation of equipment histories and equipment condition reports.
• In some role(s) they may be required to direct the work of others assigned to the job. She/he may be assigned to work with other Mechanics or Technicians in the area and to serve on cross-functional teams.

Key Skills

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of basic math and chemistry.
• Ability and knowledge to use tools in safe and efficient manner as required.
• Strong knowledge of basic chemical manufacturing operations, rotating equipment, boilers, pipefitting, vessels and rigging
• Ability to communicate clearly and maintain an effective working relationship with supervision and co-workers.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to read gauges (including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators), diagrams, blueprints, computer printouts, etc.
• Basic computer skills, such as Windows, Outlook, Word.
• At least five years hands on maintenance experience in an industrial environment. In lieu of experience consideration is given to candidates who have completed an industry recognized certification program, apprenticeship, or technical college program in industrial maintenance or related.

Preferred Qualifications

• Use of alignment tools (reverse dial and Rotolign).
• Knowledge of and compliance with machinery repair standards.
• Basic knowledge of Oxy-fuel heating/cutting, Fastener selection and torque requirements, pump and system performance curves, and Cause Failure analysis.
• Experience with the installation and repair of rotating equipment in an industrial environment.
• Experience in refining/petrochemical, power generation or in heavy industry.

Education

• Minimum Required: A high school degree or equivalent is required.
• Preferred: Industrial Maintenance degree from a Technical College/Trade School, Journeyman through recognized labor union or job certification (such as ISA, NCCER, etc.) is preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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