Maintenance Mechanical Technician

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Maintenance Mechanical Technician

Job Summary

Scope of the position:

 Visually inspects and test machinery and equipment.
 Troubleshoots equipment and wiring to detect malfunctions and discusses
machine operations with production and maintenance personnel to
diagnose problems.
 Dismantles defective equipment repairs or installs parts to bring the
equipment back to OEM standards.
 Repairs and Maintains physical structures of the plant.
 Cleans and lubricates plant equipment such as bearings and chains. Must
have general knowledge around oil analysis (Oil and grease consistencies).
 Repair drag chain using rigging equipment/torch (if necessary).
 Fabricates and constructs using drawings & blue prints as well as from
metal sheets and/or piping.
 Troubleshoots using schematics and repair hydraulic systems up to
2000psi.  
 Sets up and operates shop, with own personal portable tools to accomplish
his/her tasks (task specific larger tools provided by company).
 Operates welding and burning equipment to industry standards as
qualified and authorized by Imerys.
 Knowledge and capability to perform rigging and lifting as required.
 Knowledge of and capability to repair and replace industrial valves.
 Knowledge of and capability to troubleshoot gear boxes and drive systems
as well as conduct laser alignment coupling alignment
 Utilize the plants CMMS to enter corrective work found during PMs
 Work with the reliability department to use the plants tools to predict
failures on pieces of equipment, as well as ideas around preventing
failures from reoccurring
 Replace/troubleshoot motors and drive systems up to 1500 HP
 Use experience to offer solutions to repetitive failures
 Ability to work with and manage contractors during shutdowns and
repairs.
 Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
 Capability of using mobile equipment such as JLG, single man lift and
fork-lifts.
 Be a member of the on-call program.

KEY RESULT AREAS (Major Objectives)
 Safety –Implementation of safety guidelines and procedures for the
Maintenance Utility and plant personnel.
 Personnel – Development through training on-the-job and formal / informal
training.
 Equipment - Ensure the reliability of the plant equipment through preventive /
predictive and corrective maintenance.
 Planning – Assist in the preparation of work schedules for routine and
shutdown periods.
 Quality - Ensure that the Maintenance Department conforms to the plants
quality standards both in the field and in the maintenance shop.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
 High School Diploma and five years of related maintenance experience.
 Ability to comprehend detailed instructions.
 Ability to read