Essential Skills/ Responsibilities

• Must be able to TIG, MIG, and stick weld Steel and stainless steel pipe out of position
• Use an oxygen acetylene cutting torch
• Read and work from blueprints
• Work with welded, threaded, and socket joint pipe (plastic, steel, SS, and exotics)
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Follow all established OSHA PSM Guidelines and documented procedures.
• Adhere to all policies, guidelines and standards.
• Understand Responsible Care and RMP requirements for Sulfuric Process.
• Complete or assist in completing Life Critical Permits as needed: JSA, LOTO, Line Breaking, etc.
• Wear appropriate PPE for task at hand and conduct responsibilities in a safe manner.

• Ability to work effectively with competing priorities

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter able to work alone and in groups
• Ability to promote a safe and reliable workplace
• Good time management skills and work ethic
• Ability to work overtime

• Physically able to handle the challenges of the work floor (climbing stairs, able to wear respirator, etc.)
• Other responsibilities assigned by management

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Excellent safety behavior
• 24 Hour HAZWOPER certification
• Respirator Fit Test
• Participate in training for handling Hazardous Materials, Plant Safety Procedures, Proper Use of PPE, Process Safety Management & the Process Safety Code, Responsible Care, Site Security, forklift safety, respiratory protection, and other training classes as applicable.
• Install, repair, maintain & troubleshoot rotating equipment in the PVS Chemical Solutions facility.
• Prevent breakdowns by inspecting, cleaning, and performing preventive and predictive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Support other plant mechanical and maintenance activities, such as shutdown tasks, equipment cleaning tasks and some general labor tasks.
• Maintain records for installations, calibrations, preventive maintenance, equipment history, repair history, other.  May include the direct or indirect use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS, aka emaint ).
• Maintain spare parts and a spare parts inventory.
• Interact with Supervisors and Technical Department to promote safe and reliable equipment operation.
• Aid in the selection of replacement or new equipment.
• Operate heavy industrial equipment, including but not limited to: aerial manlifts and forklifts.  Candidate cannot have any physical restrictions that would prevent a license to operate any of this equipment from being obtained.
• Promote a safe workplace and follow good safety practices in all above duties. Must comply with all plant safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to: Lockout Tagout, Line Breaking, Confined Space, Burning & Welding, etc.
• Perform housekeeping tasks to keep the workplace safe & organized.

SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• The ideal candidate would be mechanically inclined with a strong maintenance background.  Must be able to perform basic plant maintenance tasks without close supervision.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Demonstration of common sense.
• Disposed to avoid unnecessary risks.
• Proficiency in basic written communication skills.
• Willingness to change priorities immediately.
• Efficiency in climbing stairs and ladders and capacity to work under extreme hot/cold conditions or near moving equipment. Job requires working in all outdoor weather conditions, as well as rain and snow.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Physically able to handle the challenges of the work floor (operate a forklift, climbing stairs, able to wear respirator, etc.)
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to: chemical protective suits, goggles, fall protection, hearing protection and respiratory protection. Individual must be capable of and receive clearance for wearing a respirator.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter able to work alone and in groups
• Good time management skills and work ethic
• Must be available for emergency work and overtime