Shell is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join out LA Lubricants team. The Maintenance Technician installs, tests, repairs, and maintains mechanical plant production machinery, support equipment, building, and other systems throughout the site to maintain optimum operating conditions and plant productivity. The Maintenance Technician also assists with related upgrades, improvements, and assigned projects as required.
Responsibilities:
Provide mechanical and electrical support
Receive and perform job assignments through work orders, sketches, PM schedules, blueprints or verbal instructions
Follow applicable codes and regulations on work performed
Respond to emergency requests for repairs/replacements, including fire system malfunctions which may be reported during off hours
Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components using test equipment and hand tools
Locate and remedy the breakdown or malfunction
Repair and maintain a variety of production machinery and equipment including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and parts
Install, modify and relocate machinery and equipment and in addition to electrical related work, may perform fabrication, welding, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, or other maintenance tasks.
Repair and modify building and plant systems as required
Read and interpret manuals, schematics, blueprints, drawings, and other written installation and repair instructions
Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance of assigned plant equipment, packaging machinery, conveyors and systems including gauges, filters, fluid levels, system readings, and air compressors
Requisition and secures materials, tools, and supplies needed for assignments
Use a variety of measuring and testing equipment to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment and systems
Understand, troubleshoot, and repair tank equipment including gauging systems, high level alarms, temperature controls, and other apparatus
Execute engineering & maintenance activities in the Plant as determined by the maintenance schedule and in accordance with agreed cost targets, HSSE, Security and Environmental targets
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance and document all activities on pumps, motors, packaging equipment, conveyor systems, and other mechanical equipment
Oversee field maintenance tasks including equipment troubleshooting, installation/removal, repair and alignment
Perform complete overhauls on process pumps and ensure proper documentation of the repair including equipment condition history within SAP
Manage overhauls consisting of the following tasks, troubleshooting, disassembly, parts procurement, In-house parts fabrication using machine tools, assembly, leak testing, QA/QC, Install, align, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repair pumps and seals
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance and document all activities on packaging equipment
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance and document all activities on compressed air systems
Inspect and repair steam lines, regulators, traps, and other steam related equipment
Basic preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of control valves
Use a wide range of shop, hand, and power tools common to the various trades applied
Maintains specified records, logs and system readings
Possesses knowledge of mechanical blueprint reading
Follow prescribed environmental, safety and health rules
Comply with sanitation guidelines and good manufacturing practices related to neatness, product cleanliness and personal hygiene
Manage third party contractor activities, Including job walks, job Scheduling, safety orientations, Permit writing (including JSA/JHA, LOTO, transfer, and permit close-out, and conducting periodic site safety audits
Requirements:
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the requirement of a work visa
Must be 18 years old
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Possess a combination of technical training equivalent to that generally obtained in a two-year college or apprenticeship program
Ability to work independently and in concert with Electrical Technician as well as production co-workers
Minimum 4 years manufacturing work experience and/or 1 year Maintenance Technician, with experience & training to include:
Knowledge in Allen Bradley PLC (SLC-500 and/or PLC5), HMI, Control and Micrologix
Process Control & Instrumentation knowledge relating to temperature, flow, pressure, and level
Basic knowledge NFPA 70
Knowledge of machine Controls(480v, 230v, 120v and 24vdc)
Proficiency in variable frequency drive parameters
Ability to read and red-line P&ID's, blueprints, schematics, and drawings
Ability to perform all required PM checklists (Lamination, Printing, Slitting, Building Infrastructure)
Skilled in troubleshooting of interrelated mechanical/electrical pump and conveyor systems
Knowledge of general maintenance techniques, processes, and procedures for the repair, installation, and modification of a variety of company equipment, systems and facilities
Skilled in the use of basic hand, shop and power tools and wide range of test and measuring equipment
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals, schematics and drawings
Ability to conduct various tests to systems and must know and apply appropriate regulations and standards
Forklift Certification or ability to obtain same
Must willing accept overtime when required and be available for call-ins on off-shifts and weekends
Must be able to lift, stand on feet and walk for prolonged periods, climb ladders & stairs and work both inside and outside.(including in inclement weather)
This role is based in LA, California (Lubes Plant). Shell Pay, Benefits: Care, Protection, Wealth, Work and Family Programs
This starting hourly pay rate for this position is $40.17 per hour.
We offer one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the industry. In this position, you will be eligible for a wide range of valuable benefits which include. Find out more at:
Rewards & Benefits | Shell Careers | Shell United States .
