Vee Pak - Gainesville, GA

posted 5 months ago

Full-time
Gainesville, GA
Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Facility Maintenance Mechanic (Tank Farm) position is a permanent role based in Gainesville, GA, primarily focused on the maintenance and operation of tank farm facilities. The working hours are from 7:30 AM to 4 PM, and the role involves a variety of responsibilities centered around the unloading and management of solvents and propellants. The mechanic will be responsible for unloading solvent tanker trucks and rail cars according to established Work Instructions (WI), verifying material receipts, and assisting in the unloading of propellant into tanks. Daily tasks include the use of pumps, filters, and hoses for chemical and waste transfer, as well as collecting samples for laboratory testing. The mechanic will also be tasked with recording data from scales, meters, and gauges, and sending out daily inventory reports. In addition to these responsibilities, the mechanic must ensure that solvent tanks are kept full to support the operations of the compounding department without interruption. The role requires collaboration with other facility maintenance mechanics to maintain equipment, pumps, storage tanks, and piping in good operating condition. Completing necessary paperwork and participating in additional duties as assigned by the department supervisor or manager is also expected. Safety is a critical aspect of this position, as the mechanic must use personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times, complete various safety training programs, and maintain good housekeeping in the tank farm area. The mechanic will also be responsible for responding to and cleaning up incidental spills in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, and must be able to operate a forklift and the tank farm emergency shutdown system as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Unload solvent tanker trucks per Work Instruction (WI).
  • Unload solvent & propellant rail cars per WI.
  • Verify material receipts for railcars and tank trucks - report inconsistencies to inventory clerk.
  • Assist propellant tanker truck driver in unloading propellant into propellant tanks per Work Instruction.
  • Hook up & use pumps, filters and hoses for chemical & waste transfer on a daily basis.
  • Collect chemical & propellant samples and bring to lab for incoming inspection/testing.
  • Record data from scales, meters and gauges in the tank farm area & send out inventory report on daily basis.
  • Report any tank level gage or any other problems with pumps or tanks to facility maintenance department.
  • Prepare tank farm for long weekend shut down/Startup tank from long weekend shutdown.
  • Keep solvent tanks full at all times to ensure compounding department can carry out their operations without interruption.
  • Work with facility maintenance mechanics in maintaining tank farm equipment, pumps, storage tanks & piping in good operating condition.
  • Complete all necessary paperwork as established for the work being performed.
  • Participate in other duties as may be assigned by the department supervisor or manager.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or higher level of education.
  • Able to effectively communicate with fellow personnel verbally & in writing through e-mails etc.
  • Complete training on all relevant SOPs & WIs within 90 days of taking on the position.
  • Ability to read, write and understand English and have basic arithmetic skills (proficiency test required) with ability to do unit conversion.
  • Prior industrial experience in tank farm operations is desirable.
  • Ability to read & interpret SDS.
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