Principal responsibilities
- Maintain plant equipment and facilities to support 24X7 manufacturing operations.
- Troubleshoot problems in mechanical systems throughout the plant.
- Repair/replace mechanical components that have been compromised within a given system.
- Promptly complete all preventive and predictive maintenance activities that are scheduled.
- Prepare job plans in MAPS for all planned maintenance activities
- Comply with all LOTO/HWP requirements as well as become a certified HWP issuer.
- Routinely enter all Maintenance required data into the maintenance management software (MAPS system) in order to keep system current.
- Monitor the performance of mechanical contractors contracted to perform work that exceeds the capabilities or expertise of the maintenance team at the plant. Ensure that all internal Matheson safety requirements are adhered to by the contractors.

Key interfaces

- Reports to: Plant Manager
- Peer positions: Process Operations Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, I/E Technicians
- External contacts: Vendors, contractors
- Internal partners: Maintenance personnel from other HYCO Sites, Process Operation Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, I/E Technicians, Engineering

Applicable competencies
Business Acumen - Critical, Cross-Cultural Communication & Collaboration - Critical, Customer Focus - Critical, Decision-Making and Execution - Critical, Embracing and Leading Change - Critical, Employee Development & Empowerment - Required, Functional & Technical Competence - Critical, Process and Project and Risk Management - Critical

Required Skills
- The individual must be capable of repairing mechanical equipment like screw / reciprocating compressors, chillers, various pumps, valves, blowers, fans, process piping and fittings.
- Proficiency with a variety of basic hand and power tools is required.
- Willingness to work at heights and within confined spaces
- Computer literacy and Proficiency with Microsoft Office if required.
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems is a significant plus
- Pipe Fitting / Welding experience, understanding of High Temperature / High Pressure pipe specification / process applications, is highly desirable.
- A Mechanical Maintenance Technician I must have demonstrated repair and rebuild expertise (and certification where applicable) in three or more of the following areas:
o Process Safety, Hot Work, Confined Space, Work Permits, Job Safety Analysis, Management of Change
o Reciprocating and Screw Compressors, Chiller, Heat Exchangers, Pumps, Blowers, Steam Pressure Vessels, Pressure Safety Relief Systems
o Use of Predictive Maintenance tools: Vibration Testing, Thermographic Surveys, Oil Sampling
o High Temperature / High Pressure Process Piping applications
o HVAC repair and maintenance,
o Electrical equipment maintenance
o Predictive/preventive maintenance techniques and documentation with Computerized Maintenance Management System (e.g. MAPS)
- Experience in a Chemical or Industrial Gas manufacturing facility and an understanding of chemical process systems and basic chemistry is a significant plus

>Other qualifications
- A Maintenance Technician I must have a high school degree; an AS degree or equivalent experience is strongly preferred, plus depth of experience to be a key contributor within a world class chemical or industrial gas manufacturing facility, typically 5+ years of experience.
- The individual must have demonstrated ability to trouble shoot, repair, and maintain one or more of 1) mechanical systems, 2) electrical systems, and 3) gas/fluid/hydraulic systems.
- The individual must be capable up routinely lifting a minimum of 50 lbs, climbing ladders to 60 feet, Passing yearly physical Exam including Respiratory Fit Testing for purpose of wearing specialized PPE such as SCBA when required. >