Maintenance Mechanic – (Tradesman-welder/electrician)

### Job Description

Purpose of the Job

• This position is responsible for completing work and tasks as directed and assigned by Supervision, Management and Engineering.
• Responsible for Maintenance, repair, installation and operation of site equipment and infrastructure to ensure continuous and proper operations and to support the production of quality products and to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Job Tasks and Business Decisions

• Properly operates and maintains all plant utility infrastructure, including steam boilers, cooling towers, chilled water units, air compressor, nitrogen generators/tanks, etc.
• Initiates plant start-up/shutdown by starting/shutting down equipment as directed by supervisor.
• Performs a wide variety of complex mechanical, electrical and civil work related to the design, fabrication, installation, repair, preventive maintenance, operation, inspection and testing of various equipment including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, electronic and analogue components.
• Diagnose mechanical and structural problems, determines how to correct them and completes repairs, including but not limited to; welding, pipefitting, mechanical drive repair, seal replacement, pump repair, etc.
• Works on electrical and mechanical controls, control wiring, instruments, meters and related test equipment.
• Works from electrical prints, diagrams, work orders, electrical code books, drawings, sketches and schematics, P&IDs and written and verbal instructions.
• Performs maintenance on reactors, tanks, milling equipment, homogenizers, agitators, pumps and other equipment as directed by supervisor. Required to work comfortably in confined spaces.
• Works on elevated platforms such as ladders, scaffolds and lift truck cages.
• Operates and maintains waste-water treatment plant and equipment. Identifies and corrects problems with associated equipment and repairs as necessary.
• Operates lift trucks and other power eq...