Reliability Technician

USS Savannah Refinery LLC; Port Wentworth (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah Refinery, LLC in Savannah, GA is seeking a Reliability Technician (801) to execute lubrication and mechanical maintenance tasks as part of our Mill Maintenance team. You will inspect equipment, manage lubricant inventory, perform machine health checks and thermography, and document work orders to support reliability goals.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety, SOP adherence, and continuous learning as you gain hands-on experience with lubrication systems, pumps, bearings and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Associate degree or two-year technical school preferred.
• ICML - MLT Level 1 Certification within six months of placement.
• Minimum 3 years mechanical and hydraulic components experience.
• 2+ years lubrication maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforces SOPs, safety rules, GMP guidelines, and environmental practices.
• Visually inspects machines to locate malfunctions and reports issues.
• Performs routine lubrication activities and maintains relubrication schedules.
• Maintains automated lubrication systems and contamination controls.
• Performs ultrasound, thermography and vibration checks on equipment.
• Manages onsite lubricant inventory and supports deliveries.
• Documents work performed and reports discrepancies in work orders.
• Collects lubricant samples and facilitates sampling processes.
• Performs 5S and supports lubrication-related problem solving.
• Cleans up work area after maintenance and repair.

Skills

Lubrication maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Safety procedures

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or equivalent

ICML MLT Level 1 Certification

Tools

Maximo CMMS

SAP

Battery Powered Grease Applicators

Stroboscope

Infrared Camera

Ultraprobe

FLIR Si-2Pro

EMERSON AMS-2140

E-Z Lazer alignment tool

Job description

Career Opportunities: Reliability Technician (801)

Requisition ID801-Posted09/16/2026-Maintenance - Mill Mechanic-Savannah Refinery, LLC-United States Sugar Savannah-Mechanical Maintenance-Entry-Level- Job Location (Country/Region) (1) - State (1)

Employees are our most valuable asset. When we succeed, our employees succeed. As we grow, we hire new employees who are knowledgeable, energetic and committed to keeping us on the cutting-edge of our industry. We reward them with challenging work, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment where safety is our top priority.

• This position is responsible for executing reliability-centered maintenance tasks such as lubricating equipment assets, managing onsite lubricant inventory and stocking, performing machine health inspections, and mechanical equipment thermography, according to onsite lubrication and equipment management program.

FUNCTIONS

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Knows, observes, and enforces all Standard Operating Procedures, safety procedures and rules, environmental practices and GMP guidelines.
• Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
• Performs routine lubrication activities such as greasing bearings, draining, cleaning and filling reservoirs, lubricating chain drives and changing lubricant in gearboxes and hydraulic systems.
• Maintains automated lubrication systems to ensure consistent relubrication to equipment assets.
• Ensures contamination control by maintaining breathers, filters and operating filter carts.
• Performs basic ultrasound, thermography and vibration routes to detect and report machine and equipment deficencies.
• Manages onsite lubricant inventory by receiving lubricants, assisting suppliers in delivery, auditing lubricant levels and maintaining storage and dispensing equipment.
• Enters work performed on work orders and reports any discrepancies or conditions that require corrective, predictive or planned maintenance
• Collects, labels and mails lubricant samples for analysis and modifies equipment to facilitate sampling, filtration, and other proactive improvements.
• Performs 5S activities such as tagging critical equipment assets, associated lubricants, lubricant storage and delivery containers.
• Supports maintenance technicians by troubleshooting lubrication related issues.
• Cleans up area at the completion of maintenance and repair.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Company SHE Primary Responsibilities

Understand and observe all Safety, Health & Environmental rules and procedures

• Report or correct any unsafe act or condition
• Report any chemical/fuel spill to supervision
• Report any pain or discomfort to supervision

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have positive results from Company-designated tests designed to measure basic skills, job skills, mechanical aptitude and/or other interests, skills, and characteristics.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

The following are the basic qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Associate Degree or equivalent from two-year technical school
• ICML - MLT Level 1 Certification or completion within the six months of placement.

Experience

The following are the basic qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years mechanical and hydraulic components experience required.

The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in lubrication specific maintenance activities in an industrial setting.
• Proficient understanding of lubricant fundamentals such as viscosity, base oils, additives, thickener compatibility, filter rating, relubrication frequencies etc.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Capability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) for the purpose of interpreting alarms, calculating lubricant inventory, and calculating relubrication quantities.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Equipment Used

• Computer, Windows, Maximo CMMS, SAP, Battery Powered Grease Applicators, Stroboscope, Infrared Camera, UE Systems Ultraprobe series, FLIR Si-2Pro Ultrasonic Visualizer, Emerson AMS-2140 Machinery Health Analyzer, E-Z Lazer alignment tool.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is loud.

Employee Supervision

• No supervisory responsibilities

Decision Making/Accountability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

This description supersedes any previous or undated descriptions for this position. Management has the right to add or change the duties for this position at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

United States Sugar Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.