Maintenance Mechanic

Who are we?
At Calumet we deliver innovative specialty products trusted by companies across the globe. We are the foundation to everyday essential products that help millions of people live and thrive. We are headquartered in Indianapolis and have numerous production locations in the US. We are customer focused and utilize our values of collaboration and entrepreneurship to grow the business. We offer a dynamic, high-performance environment where team members can have real input and impact on our business. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, treat the business as if it is your own and add value accordingly, come see why we’re Calumet Proud!

PURPOSE:

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing Electrical, instrumentation & mechanical equipment located in the Dickinson Plant. Equipment includes but is not limited to various brands of rotating equipment, motors, valves and centrifuge. The position will play a key role in monitoring equipment with a goal of achieving higher equipment availability and lower maintenance costs through the application of predictive maintenance technologies to include, but not limited to, vibration monitoring and analysis, steam tracing and insulation repair and application.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Diagnose and repair Plant operating equipment including items such as: pumps, gear boxes, mixers, control panels, programmable logic controllers, flare systems, instruments and process measurement and flow devices.
• Acquire and sustain knowledge of plant safety standards, including tag out lockout, confined space entry and emergency response actions.
• Receives instructions both written and verbal, setting the priorities for work assignments.
• Install, test and calibrate flow, level, pressure, temperature, Ph and other process instruments.
• Read and understand P&ID drawings. Record information and maintain documentation.
• Meets with vendors to acquire skills and knowledge pertaining to technology advancements, cost control, and alternative solutions to reoccurring problems.
• Performs general maintenance work including but not limited to:  Filter changes, blinding, valve repair or replacement, piping and hose replacement and general clean-up as needed
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Minimum 3 years’ work experience in pipefitting, boiler making or pump troubleshooting and repair.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

• NCCER certification in Millwright, Pipe fitting, Boilermaking or equivalent work experience
• Training and certification in the safe operation of forklifts and other motorized equipment

COMPETENCIES:

• Solid analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Capability of handling multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstration of Calumet Values – Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to routinely lift, carry and push items up to 50 lbs in weight, as well as the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders over long periods of time
• Ability to work outside for long periods in adverse weather conditions, high temperature and humidity, rain, cold etc.
• Ability to wear PPE as needed including, but not limited to, eye/face protection, foot protection, gloves, hearing protection and head protection
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Ability to pass pulmonary function testing and wear respirator or breathing air during work activities.

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer including disability and veteran. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.