Operations Support Mechanic New Iberia, LA

Simplot Company; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplot Company in New Iberia, LA seeks an Operations Support Mechanic responsible for improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and driving cost efficiencies across multiple processes. You will troubleshoot complex machinery, analyze data to schedule predictive maintenance, and participate in major overhauls and upgrades.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 5+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years related experience and/or training preferred.
• A/C mobile equipment certification, millwright/Mechanical and welding certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment problems to increase reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
• Develop predictive maintenance schedules to prevent costly failures and produce detailed reports on performance.
• Evaluate repair options and implement cost-effective solutions to minimize downtime.
• Analyze equipment and prepare maintenance work scopes and checklists as needed.
• Assist in training mechanics and operators; participate in major overhauls and plan upgrades or replacements to improve reliability.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Predictive maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Maintenance planning

Equipment reliability

Training others

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5+ years related experience

Tools

A/C mobile equipment

Millwright

Welding

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Operations Support Mechanic New Iberia, LA

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

The Mechanical Equipment Specialist's responsibility encompasses improved efficiency, design upgrade, reduced maintenance and improved machinery reliability of equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and solve mechanical equipment problems to increase equipment reliability and eliminate excessive maintenance costs and performance deficiencies. Coordinate efforts to determine root cause of failures and assure long term solutions are found.
• Review and analyze data to develop predictive maintenance schedules aimed at eliminating disruptive and costly equipment failures. Resolve repetitive machinery failures and prepare detailed technical reports on machinery performance and condition.
• Apply technical expertise in unusual or complex machinery problems. Evaluate effectiveness of alternate solutions and specific equipment repairs, balancing requirements or other adjustments to minimize disruptive and costly equipment downtime. Implement corrective expenditures on the basis of overall profitability.
• Analyze mechanical equipment and issue maintenance work scopes and checklists as required.
• Additional Key Activities:
  • Assist in training maintenance mechanics and operators in procedures related to major pieces of equipment. WeightMaster and Operation duties as needed.
  • Participate and advise in developing plans for major overhauls and repairs to insure peak performance and eliminate repetitive maintenance. Serve as Company representative during repairs to major equipment by outside service shops ensuring that critical schedules and desired workmanship are achieved.
  • Review, recommend and implement design upgrades, modernization or equipment replacement to eliminate design related failures and downtime. Review engineering design, fabrication and material details for new equipment. Observe run-in of new or repaired mechanical equipment and recommend acceptance.

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

5+ years related experience and/or training

Required Certifications

Certificates: A/C mobile equipment. Millwright and or Mechanical, welding.

Other Information

Advanced knowledge of Rolling equipment, pumps and Product movement and lift equipment including individual components, auxiliaries and compressor, pump operation, and maintenance. Capable of tracking equipment performance to meet application requirements. Understanding of the fundamental principles of maintenance management, predictive and preventive maintenance and reliability centered maintenance. Welding of alloy materials & Carbon steel.

Skills: Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management, professional engineers, craftspeople, customers and clerical personnel. Computer literate and capable of working with computer software. Personal strengths as demonstrated through past success, are required in the areas of planning and organizing, initiative, judgment and analysis, decisiveness and interpersonal communication. Management of repairs and craftsmen. The following skills and experience is not required but is preferred; welding, crane operations, heavy equipment operations, electrical and instrumentation, computers, handling of hazardous material, and HAZMET Technician. The individual will be subject to being called out in the off hours on an emergency basis and at times to work extensive overtime and long hours if critical equipment is at issue. The person will also be required to work some weekends as a management representative.

Job Requisition ID:27729

Travel Required:

Country:United States

**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.