Utility Maintenance Technician

Lubrizol•Gastonia, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the specialty chemical industry through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you. As a Utility Engineer, you will collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to operate, maintain and chemical processing equipment that delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. This includes operating, evaluating Utility equipment and chemical processing equipment . The Utility Mechanic is also expected to perform other reasonably related maintenance and business duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor, Site Engineering Staff and Site Management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license
3+ years’ experience in skilled industrial maintenance in a chemical plant
3+ years’ experience operating, evaluating and maintaining utility equipment. operating boilers, air compressors, cooling towers, fire suppression systems
Experience reading mechanical and electrical prints/diagrams/related for utility equipment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience using math, reading, comprehension skills and problem-solving skills
Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Familiarity with OSHA regulations including Lock Out Tag Out, Hot Work, and Confined Space Entry
Ability to follow departmental practices, procedures and safety guidelines
Ability to safely work independently and in a team setting
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays and call-ins

Nice To Haves

Associates degree, diploma or related certificates in industrial maintenance.
Experience operating high-pressure boilers and/or state licensed boiler operator
North Carolina state licensed Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician (Limited)
Experience ASME / NBIC code welding, boiler and pressure vessel repair, or AWS / CWI weld inspection
Experience with air-operated diaphragm, centrifugal, positive displacement, and other pumps
Experience with mechanical seals and seal pots for rotating equipment
Experience with predicative maintenance (ultrasound, IR thermography, oil analysis, or vibration)
Experience with basic electrical / electronic controls and instrumentation

Responsibilities

Safely operate industrial utilities equipment (steam, water, air, power, nitrogen, etc...) at the facility, based on departmental SOPs and individual training / experience
Safely perform preventive and predictive maintenance and repair of all industrial utility equipment
Monitor and adjust chemical treatment systems for boilers, cooling towers, and reverse osmosis systems
Lubricate equipment with oils, greases, filters, pumps, and other advanced tools (ultrasonic tool)
Inspect and functionally test of fire suppression systems to ensure panels, piping, foam systems, etc...
Lead and assist equipment troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues on utilities equipment
Performs basic facility maintenance tasks including cleaning, sweeping, and occasional snow removal and salting
Operates or works with forklifts and other heavy equipment (telehandler, boom truck / crane, skid steer, etc...)
Performs welding for mechanical equipment and piping applications, including SMAW (Stick), MIG, and TIG methods; equipment metallurgies will include carbon steel, stainless steels, and aluminum.
Assists with fabrication, construction, installation, and modification of new and existing equipment throughout the facility