Maintenance Technician

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: REC - Pittsburgh - PA 15201Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $1.00 - $1.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Manufacturing



 

DESCRIPTION: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and high-quality execution of maintenance work at this facility and the warehouses. This role performs mechanical, electrical, and/or instrumentation maintenance to support production campaigns, grade changes, planned outages, and routine operations.

 

The Maintenance Technician works from planned job packages, follows established procedures, and collaborates closely with the Maintenance Supervisor, Planner, Scheduler, Quality, and Operations to ensure equipment is maintained to safety, quality, and reliability standards.




ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

 

Safety, Health & Environmental Compliance


Perform all maintenance work in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations, as well as company EHS and quality standards
Follow LOTO, hot work, confined space, chemical handling and exposure, and PPE requirements
Participate in job safety analyses (JSAs) and permit reviews prior to work execution
Identify and report unsafe conditions, near misses, and incidents
Support process safety and mechanical integrity objectives


 

Maintenance Execution


Execute planned and scheduled maintenance work according to job plans and procedures
Perform troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of equipment and components
Support maintenance during campaign windows, grade changes, and planned outages
Perform post-maintenance testing, inspections, and verification prior to equipment release
Ensure work is completed correctly the first time to prevent repeat failures


 

Equipment & Technical Responsibilities


Maintain and repair chemical process equipment including:


Reactors, vessels, and filters
Pumps, compressors, and agitators
Heat exchangers and thermal systems
Piping systems, valves, and seals
Motors, drives, and associated controls


Identify abnormal equipment conditions and escalate potential issues
Support contamination control and cleanliness requirements between campaigns


 

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance


Execute preventive maintenance (PM) tasks as defined in job plans
Support condition monitoring, inspections, and predictive maintenance activities
Provide feedback on PM effectiveness and improvement opportunities


 

Communication & Coordination


Communicate job progress, issues, and completion status to the Maintenance Supervisor
Provide feedback on job plans, materials, and procedures to the Planner
Coordinate with Production to ensure equipment is properly released and returned to service
Participate in toolbox meetings


 

CMMS & Documentation


Accurately document work performed in the CMMS
Record labor hours, materials used, and job completion details
Identify additional work or follow-up actions as needed
Support data integrity for maintenance history and reporting


 

Housekeeping & Continuous Improvement


Maintain good housekeeping and 5S standards in maintenance and production areas
Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
Contribute ideas to reduce downtime, improve safety, and enhance reliability


 




QualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:


Four (4) years’ experience in maintenance or similar role is preferred
Strong mechanical background with hands-on experience in repair and maintenance tasks
Working knowledge of electrical systems and the ability to troubleshoot electrical issues is preferred
Prior experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred
Detail-oriented
Working knowledge of facility machinery and equipment, including operation and maintenance
Ability to work independently and in a team
High School diploma or equivalent