Maintenance Mechanic - I&E Job

Arkema Inc

United States, Pennsylvania, West Chester

610 South Bolmar Street (Show on map)

Mar 23, 2025

The Maintenance Mechanic is a union position responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance, trouble-shooting production equipment and systems, and supporting operations by reducing down time from equipment failures. This position requires a specialist in instrumentation, electrical and electronic systems along with general trade skills. Modifications to equipment and general responsibilities for upkeep and improvement of the facility and it's systems will be required.The position is located in a manufacturing environment with all the environmental risks and hazards associated with a chemical manufacturing plant. Nights and weekend required on an as needed basis.

Essential duties may include:

General Duties

Installs, repairs and modifies production equipment, instrumentation, office equipment and physical facilities
Assists in trouble-shooting equipment problems
Performs at least one of the following: welding, plumbing, electrical work or other trade functions
Performplant preventative maintenance program
Maintainsspare parts inventory systems.
Receives, inspects and stores spare parts.
Performs Safe Work Practices such as Confined Space Entry and Control of Hazardous Energy according to policies and procedures
Provides off shift coverage for breakdowns, repairs and emergencies

E & I Specialty

Read and interpret P&ID's, equipment manuals, electrical schematics, instrument loop diagrams and other specifications to determine the repair method on failed components.
Install, troubleshoot, calibrate and repair process control instrumentation including transmitters, controllers, control valves, flow meters, etc.
Responsible for completion of inspections, maintenance troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation systems
Support Distributed Control system (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controls (PLC's) as required

Safety & Other

Complete all safety inspections and paper work required by the plant.
Ensures SFW permits and return to work process is completed for all work performed
Correctly and accurately completes required paper work, documenting all maintenance actions

The successful candidate will have:

Five years' experience as an I&E maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment
High School diploma or equivalent
Associates in Instrumentation Technology or similar, strongly preferred
Power truck operation experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of machinery, valves, pumps, etc.
Mechanical aptitude that includes troubleshooting and hand tools
Experience with ERP maintenance modules strongly preferred
Ability to quickly and efficiently diagnose equipment failures and recommend solutions.
Ability to work alone or as a team player through to senior management
Ability and willingness to learn new trade skills
Strong communication skills to effectively understand issues from production teams and report to management
Troubleshooting capabilities to address problems effectively and efficiently

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