Maintenance Technician - Moses Lake, WA

Job Description

IHI Power Service Corp. (IPSC) has a career opportunity for a Maintenance Technician at the Rainer plant in Moses Lake, WA.  The hourly range for the position is $43.00 - $47.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the routine mechanical maintenance and repair of all equipment in the plant overseeing our jet fuel production and decarbonization processes, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to safety and environmental standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in performing preventive and corrective maintenance of industrial plant equipment as well as experience with utilizing computerized maintenance management systems to plan, track and capture historical maintenance activities.

Job Functions

• Perform plant preventive maintenance as assigned in a precise and accurate manner; collect trend data on equipment as directed by the Operations & Maintenance Manager.
• Service and maintain plant equipment in accordance with vendor recommendations and plant-established procedures.
• Maintain accurate monthly plant oil and grease inventory; monitor waste oil storage and oily rags, make arrangements for pickup as required with appropriate paperwork; labeling.
• Operate plant equipment including trucks, overhead cranes, forklifts and associated tooling safely.
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• Following the inventory management procedure, utilize spare parts from plant inventory to promptly repair equipment.
• Monitor spare parts and tool inventories and reorder as necessary. Make recommendations to improve the spare parts on hand in order to optimize plant reliability.
• Assist in the equipment spare parts inventory  semi-annually or as directed by the Plant Manager. 
• Be familiar with plant manuals, systems descriptions, operating procedures and emergency response plans and be able to access them when needed.
• Respond immediately to plant casualties or operating emergencies. 
• Off-load plant chemicals, oils, and other deliveries adhering to all plant safety guidelines.  Add and document receipt of materials to plant inventory. 
• Perform troubleshooting and testing of plant mechanical equipment and adjust/correct within skill capabilities.
• Monitor assigned equipment and adjust/correct within skill capabilities. Clean assigned equipment and ensure they are oil, dust and debris free.
• Inspect, assemble, disassemble, repair and adjust all types of plant mechanical equipment, including heat exchangers, pumps and fans.
• Assemble, install and repair tubing, piping, valves, fittings, and thermal insulation subjected to both high and low temperatures and pressures; align and balance rotating equipment when needed.
• Insure proper “Lock-out/Tag-out” procedures and other safety procedures are followed.
• Participate in the administrative maintenance of the plant manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams and preventive/predictive maintenance records.
• Maintain complete equipment files, logs and drawings for all designated equipment.  Perform plant housekeeping functions as directed.

Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

• High school diploma or GED; Military or related relevant work experience.

• 1+ years of experience in operations or maintenance within the energy, aviation, industrial maintenance, or fuel production sectors.
• Experience with decarbonization technologies, synthetic fuels, or chemical processing is highly preferred.
• Experience with rotating equipment, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Technical certifications (e.g., OSHA, NCCER, or HAZWOPER) are a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - which may be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those commonly associated with this position.

• Aptitude with proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment.
• Must know the hazards involved and the safety precautions to be practiced in the operation and maintenance of power plant and industrial equipment and machinery.
• Work within and ensure strict adherence to all safety practices and procedures.
• Must possess basic math skills, good verbal communications skills, and be proficient with the use of power and precision tools.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and other technical reporting tools
• Understanding of reading and interpreting P&IDs, technical diagrams, schematics, and documentation.
• Skilled in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and operational data systems.
• Must be cooperative with those he/she contacts in this work and have the ability to work without direct supervision.

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Protective equipment such as hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, respirators, air masks, hearing protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and other equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties.
• Work with hazardous materials may be required.
• Although predominately indoors, may include working outdoors.

• All employees must observe the facilities’ security requirements.
• Must be able to work in elevated areas, and confined spaces.

Physical Abilities - that is commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.  The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Physical requirements include possibility of working on feet for extensive periods, requiring stair and Ladder climbing; and routinely carrying 50 pounds. 
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• All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.