Sr Maintenance Technician Job

Arkema Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Senior Maintenance Technician to support site PM/WOs, troubleshoot equipment, and coordinate contractor activities. The role requires hands-on electrical, mechanical and instrumentation skills, SAP familiarity, and a safety-focused mindset.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a craft apprenticeship, 7+ years in manufacturing, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work from ladders or lifts. Travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and craft apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Electrical background requires Electrical Qualified documentation.
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience with strong mechanical, electrical/electronic and/or industrial skills.
• Experience with rotating equipment, instrumentation/controls, and hazardous environments preferred.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to use SAP and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance planning and updating PM records and equipment history.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Operations and Logistics leaders.
• Delegate daily PM/repair tasks with supervisory input as needed.
• Coordinate contractor PM and repair work and manage materials budgets input.
• Perform diversified mechanical, electrical and instrumentation duties and repairs.
• Read drawings and manuals, diagnose problems and update WO documentation.
• Ensure safety compliance and participate in on-call maintenance and outages.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

Instrumentation

P&IDs/Schematics

Safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Craft apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Senior Maintenance Technician based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The position reports directly to the Grand Rapids Maintenance & Engineering Improvement Supervisor, who serves as this position's backup.

The role acts as the site SME for Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Repair Work Order (RWO) systems, providing hands-on craft support in electrical and/or mechanical areas. Responsibilities include maintenance planning, coordinating maintenance activities, overseeing contractors, and issuing safe work permits (SWPs) as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Planning – 25%

• Coordinates and/or performs regular preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities; updates maintenance records and equipment history.
• Works with Operations/Logistics Leaders to investigate and develop plans for repairs or other needs.
• Delegates daily PM/repair tasks to team members with supervisory input as needed.
• Plans and coordinates contractor PM and repair activity with supervisory guidance.
• Monitors, issues, completes, and updates PM documentation; updates PMs and equipment in SAP as needed.
• Monitors, issues, completes, and updates work order (WO) documentation per department and company prioritization.

• Contractor/Service Coordination – 25%

• Utilizes outside contractors and vendors to accomplish work objectives including projects.
• Participates in and supports the Safe Work Permit process including permit issuance where authorized.
• Coordinates with supervision for requisitions needed for maintenance materials and services.
• Provides input to supervision for developing/executing material and services budgets.

• Project Coordination – 20%

• Works with own and other departments to develop proposed scopes for small/medium site projects.
• Coordinates execution of material acquisition and contractor implementation of assigned projects.
• Provides support to Engineering in specification, sourcing, and commissioning of equipment systems.

• Electrical/Mechanical Support – 25%

• Performs diversified mechanical, electrical and/or instrumentation duties, including preventive maintenance.
• Performs electro/mechanical tasks including troubleshooting and repair of production machines and related apparatus; diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests, and makes adjustments.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and develops/executes work orders to perform required maintenance; reads P&IDs, one-line drawings, electrical schematics; knowledge of NEC required if Electrical Qualified.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, test and diagnostic meters; operating forklifts and/or aerial equipment as required.
• Updates and modifies mechanical, instrumentation/electrical and other procedures as necessary.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment, including off hours; performs scheduled maintenance during planned outages.
• Participates in on-call rotation.

• Other Duties – 5%

• Ensures workplace safety by conducting safety observations and reviews; adheres to safety regulations and procedures.
• Supports all applicable AIMS initiatives relevant to the role.
• Maintains clean and orderly work areas, complies with safety regulations.
• Provides technical support for specification, identification, and sourcing of needed parts.
• Contributes to root cause investigations with failure analysis and repair techniques.
• Participates in cross-functional or departmental root cause analysis (5Why/5W2H-5 Why).
• Handles and manages hazardous waste according to RCRA and DOT requirements and completes all applicable hazardous waste training.
• Completes all assigned Atlas items and other duties as assigned.

Context and Environment

This position will be based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Maintenance work may require confined space entry, working at elevated heights, respirator use, outdoor work, etc. Occasional evening and weekend response for off-hours maintenance issues. Travel is < 5%.

• Supports the site Health, Environmental, and Safety (HES) policy and complies with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Cares Observations, Inspection Tool).
• Supports and promotes reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident, or injury incidents.

Required Education/Qualifications /Work Experience

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a craft apprenticeship or equivalent combination of education and mechanical, electrical, and/or instrumentation experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• If electrical background, documentation must rate the incumbent as Electrical Qualified (Certified Electrician or Master Electrician).
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience with strong mechanical, electrical/electronic and/or industrial skills.
• Experience with rotating equipment, instrumentation/controls, and working in a hazardous environment preferred.
• Experience with digital and analog computer machine interfacing, and/or VFD/device programming is a plus.
• Basic or higher computer skills to support PM and maintenance work request systems and requisitioning activity; willingness to become proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds; heavier weights as needed.
• Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolding, or powered lifts when required.
• Must be a highly motivated team player, able to work independently and at a fast pace when necessary.
• Must be willing to collaborate with other departments to achieve common goals.

Demonstrated Competencies

Responsible for upkeep of site PM and WO programs, support of department requisitioning, small project execution, and oversight of contractor activity including work permitting. Also responsible for performing highly diversified mechanical, electrical and/or instrumentation duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and preventive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives.