Mechanical Technician

Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems.

Your scope of responsibility

• Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
• Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
• Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
• Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
• Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using vibration analysis and thermography.
• Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
• Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
• Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
• Record repairs and maintenance performed.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities.
• Present a professional image at all times to clients and vendors and maintain a positive reputation for the company.
• Follow all relevant company policies and procedures.
• Assists other Departments and other administrative personnel as necessary.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Ability to document maintenance orders and documents in a CMMS.
• Operate Alignment Instruments and Hydraulic Presses.
• Independently handle routine repairs and maintenance tasks
• General Purpose Turbine Troubleshooting
• Centrifugal Pump Troubleshooting
• Install, align, and balance machinery according to specifications

What you bring to OCI

Education, Experience, and/or Training

• High School diploma or equivalent training required.
• 5+ years of experience working on rotating equipment in the petrochemical industry or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Safety, Health, & Environmental – knowledgeable of the concepts, procedures, and regulations affecting the effective safety of a facility.
• Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to pass physical exam that may include, but not limited to, the following: Reaction Time, Control Precision, Manual Dexterity, Arm-Hand Steadiness, Finger Dexterity, Near Vision, Hearing Sensitivity, Information Ordering, Multi-limb Coordination, Problem Sensitivity

Security Clearance Requirements

• Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)

TOOLS / EQUIPMENT

• Hex keys, micrometers, power grinders, thickness measuring devices, Dial Indicators, Laser Alignment Systems, Vibration Analysis Systems
• Computer

Physical

• Ability to lift 20 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to stand for prolonged amounts of time required.

Environmental

• Work is performed within a warehouse environment, including industrial equipment – such as loaders, forklifts, and other machinery.
• Work is performed in the “field”, requiring proper safety equipment.
• Noise levels are typically moderate-to-loud.

Work Schedule & Travel

• Rotating 4/10s: Monday – Thursday one week, Tuesday – Friday the next week
• May work longer hours to meet deadlines as necessary.

OCI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Benefits

OCI offers a comprehensive, first-class benefits package.  These benefit plans provide a wide range of benefits and protection for the employees and their families.  Full-time employees are eligible for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage upon hire.  OCI also offers a 401(k) program with a company matching benefit and an extra 3% Safe Harbor match.  Full-time employees of OCI receive paid holidays, a floating holiday to celebrate diversity, PTO, as well as many other programs such as paid parental leave and educational reimbursement.