Facilities & Reliability Tech

Hawkins Chemical • Rosemount, MN

262d

About The Position

Provide the necessary project and technical support to implement and continuously improve plant equipment integrity, reliability, cost, and economic performance across the facilities. The position will also support existing process troubleshooting efforts for design improvements and new regulatory or customer requirements while providing facilities support. Represent Hawkins in a professional manner with both internal and external customers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 2+ years technical degree preferred.
• 5 - 10+ years of experience pipefitting and in maintenance.
• Familiarity with and ability to use all hand tools and power tools common to the field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office for communication and project coordination.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, sketches, O.E.M. instructions and specifications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in working with carbon steel, stainless steel, PVC, CPVC, HDPE and other materials used in the chemical industry.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3 requirements.
• MRP/ERP experience and maintenance computer program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ability to safely operate independently while adhering to all company SOPs and complying with all applicable Federal, State, and Corporate environmental, safety and health regulations in PSM/RMP/ISO/SQF regulated facilities.
• Support and ensure compliance with all HSE programs, policies, and regulations.
• Maintain/monitor plant and work area housekeeping standards.
• Participate in emergency response as needed.
• System installation including Pipefitting, Welding, hangers, and structural supports.
• Integrity test pipe installations including hydrotesting or pneumatic testing for metallic systems.
• Conduct bolt torquing and record all integrity testing.
• Lead and direct outside pipefitting contractors for certain piping projects as needed.
• Work with Hawkins Engineering and Operations departments, taking general direction from Engineers or Project Managers.
• Be flexible with work schedule including working weekends and extended hours as necessary.
• Communicate time frames expected to complete a project and collaborate with Project Manager to maintain schedule.
• Provide feedback for engineers to modify existing equipment and improve future equipment and standards.
• Support planning of major and specialized maintenance jobs.
• Support preventative maintenance activities across the operations.
• Assist with Boiler/HVAC/Compressors/Pump operations.
• Assist with equipment & parts standardization.
• Help promote vision/direction for all maintenance activities across Operations.
• Coordinate work activities with direct supervisor for site maintenance personnel.
• Provide technical support to production, capital, and maintenance departments.
• Support, develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Suggest specific activities for inspection, lubrication, cleaning and change of parts to equipment.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to resolve equipment problems, investigate incidents, and improve reliability.
• Participate in root cause and failure analysis on critical equipment.
• Assist in the investigation and evaluation of new methodologies, work practices, and technology.

Benefits

• Drug Free workplace

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees