Our Client, one of the largest producers of bulk synthetic grade granular ammonium sulfate in the world is seeking their Rotating Equipment Specialist & Maintenance Supervisor to join their team in Pasadena, TX.
Job Summary: Primary purpose is to serve as a Maintenance Supervisor with responsibility over-site critical rotating equipment. This position will oversee the millwrights and mechanics in the field, and lead repairs and replacements of defective machinery and rotating parts, including fabrication as needed. This is a field supervisory position, not an inside desk position. Previous experience as a functioning millwright with significant experience maintaining and repairing large industrial kilns and blowers is a core requirement for this position. Fabricating parts for overhauls and general maintenance repairs is also required.
Duties/Responsibilities:
·Expert in installing, maintaining and repairing large industrial SOLIDS HANDLING kilns, dryers, coolers, conveyors, elevators, blowers, pumps, and all rotating industrial machinery.
·Develop and create rotating equipment and repair scopes of work for millwrights.
·Creates written repair procedures and executes repairs and leads maintenance crews to complete the job safely and successfully.
·Proficient with installing packing and seals,removing and installing bearings, couplings, fabricating shims, alignment fixtures and specialty jigs, Pre-alignment for equipment installation, installing belt and chain drives, installing fans and blowers, and conveyors.
·Proficient with maintaining, repairing, and installing pumps, compressors, basic pneumatic and hydraulic systems
·Proficient with maintaining and repairing turbines and turbine equipment.
·Proficient with precision measurement and alignment tools, performing reverse alignment, laser alignment,optical alignment, and installing electric motors.
·Proficient with Preventative and Predictive Maintenance techniques and methodologies
·Conduct and lead Formal Root Cause Failure Analysis [RCFA, FMEA] investigations for rotating equipment failures.
·Blueprint Reading:Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprint engineering schematics and technical drawings to understand machinery layouts and specifications.
·Machining and Fabrication:Experience with operating machine tools like lathes and grinders to fabricate or modify machine parts.
·Vibration and Lubrication analysis experience
·Managing the layout and placement of plant rotating equipment and machinery to ensure minimum downtime
·Experience and proficiency with welding and welding techniques is a bonus, but not a core requirement
·Operating heavy equipment and machinery
Required Skills/Abilities:
·Knowledge of OSHA standards and requirements.
·Strong oral and written communication skills.
·Proficient repair skills.
·Ability to perform tasks independently.
·High School Diploma or equivalent.
·Able to work with a computer to perform basic data entry
·Demonstrate basic computer skills such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel spreadsheets, and work order management systems.
Required Education/Experience:
·Must have a valid TWIC card and driver’s license.
·Manufacturing or process related experience preferred.
·5 plus yrs. in a related maintenance trade or occupation that involved electrical, hydraulic machinery and equipment in a manufacturing plant environment.
·Able to demonstrate trouble-shooting techniques and have an advanced understanding of blueprints.
·Must have the ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
·Preferred 5 years of relevant plant and machine shop experience; military experience considered.
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
Location: Pasadena, TX
Compensation: up to 115k plus Bonus and all Benefits
Contact: Kevin J. Collins / kevin@razzinoassociates.com
