Welder/Pipefitter
7539
Buffalo, NY
23 August
Full Time
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
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