Mechanical Technician

Company Description

A-Gas is the global expert in the supply and full life-cycle management of specialty chemicals and gases, providing refrigerants, blowing agents, fire protection agents, and carbon credit offsets to our customers around the world. With industry-leading recovery, reclamation, and gas processing technologies, A-Gas continues to lead the industry in developing cutting-edge solutions designed to protect the environment.  The recent integration of Rapid Recovery and Diversified Pure Chem reinforces our continued commitment to our customers and the industry in which we serve.  Together we become the number one provider in the end-to-end supply and reclamation service for our customers. For more information on A-Gas, and our environmental journey, please go to www.agas.com/us.

Job Purpose

Ensuring site mechanical maintenance contracts are up to date and that service levels are monitored. Carry out repairs for all mechanical equipment to ensure the smooth running of the site.

Reports to

Maintenance Manager

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and control service/maintenance contracts so that equipment is safe to use Ensure all records are kept up-to-date an accurate, and in compliance with current legislation and EPA standards. Responsible for repairs and maintenance for the whole site, including routine maintenance as per the quality systems including filling equipment, hoses, filters, and pumps. Keep up-to-date detailed information and records in the maintenance system, carrying out reviews of records so as to identify improvement opportunities. Maintain quality control of site equipment and perform reactive maintenance to ensure the safe and continued running of all plant equipment. Maintenance should be carried out promptly with added preventative tasks to ensure reactive maintenance is not required in the future. Perform tests to confirm that systems are leak-tight, weighing correctly, and functioning to design and within the test. This should include the development of equipment to ensure it is refreshed regularly to maintain the aesthetic standard. Ensure all tests are carried out and recorded as appropriate. Coordinate with EH&S on performing risk assessment and hazard identification for all tasks being undertaken by you and your sub-contractors, resulting in a competent completion of tasks creating a safer working environment. Control and review of service/maintenance contracts for all site equipment, including forklifts, stacker trucks, air system, and air conditioning. Monitor the level of service received and pass off work so that equipment is safe to use. Maintain preventative maintenance log and open maintenance request log to accurately track all services provided, and forecast future projects completion. Deliver training for site staff where necessary to ensure the site personnel is working to the latest operational standards. Work with operational staff to maintain and minimize equipment downtime in accordance with site requirements. Work in accordance with all company policies relating to health & safety. Other tasks as reasonably required.

Experience, Knowledge, and Qualifications

Essential High School Diploma or GED required. Previous experience as a hands-on maintenance technician, with the ability to spend up to 70% of the time on the floor. Working knowledge of mechanical pumps, hoses, connections, and fittings. Working knowledge of transferring liquids and gasses from large bulk tanks, ISO's, and containers to cylinders and storage tanks. Computer literate in Excel, Word, and Outlook. Working knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques. Desirable College courses completed in a related area, or skilled tradesman training Experience of pressurized liquefied gas systems

Working Conditions

Ascending, or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. Bending legs as knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Extending hands and arms in any direction. Particularly for sustained periods of time. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. Worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts. Moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat, or exposure to chemicals.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.