Plant Maintenance Mechanic I, RMC

Description Summary Responsibilities will include performing installation, maintenance and repair of aggregate crushing plants or ready-mix concrete batch plants within the company. Maximize plant availability with efficient and proactive preventative maintenance programs. Increasing responsibilities per job grade as indicated below. Functional Responsibilities Ø Exhibit a strong work ethic with the ability to take direction and work in a team setting and independently. Ø Adhere to Permian Basin Materials Code of Conduct and company policies. Ø Diagnose problems and perform mechanical repair and maintenance to stationary and mobile production machinery including but not limited to aggregate plants, batch plants, material crushers, motors, conveyors, elevators and drives. Ø Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs using diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices. Ø Perform routine preventative maintenance such as lubricating and failure analysis. Ø Troubleshoot and repair problems related to the equipment and its components. Ø Perform all maintenance operations in accordance with technical specifications and safety regulations. Ø Create work orders on repairs and services providing legible and accurate information. Input daily repair information in maintenance database. Ø Periodically inspect plant equipment and complete equipment inspection and reports. Ø Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufactures specifications. Ø Operate and inspect plant equipment in order to diagnose defects. Ø Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment. Ø Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges. Ø Schedule maintenance for plant equipment and keep service records. Ø Read and understand operating manuals. Ø Overhaul and test equipment to ensure operating efficiency. Ø Assemble gear systems and align frames and gears. Ø Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mechanical equipment. Ø Weld or solder broken parts and structural members using electric or gas welders and soldering tools. Ø Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent. Ø Rebuild or fabricate parts. Ø Comply with all environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures and requirements. Ø Keep work area and all tools, vehicles, and equipment neat, clean, and in good repair; clean work area at the end of every shift. Ø Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Competences:

Ø Computer skills required to input, organize and generate analysis and reports, using company office and maintenance software programs and systems. Ø Analytical skills to identify and solve mechanical problems Ø Sufficient level of education to understand oral and written instructions of a technical nature relating to products and equipment. Ø Must have the ability to read technical manuals and understand schematic diagrams.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS

Ø A High School Diploma or equivalent. Ø Must have a valid driver's license with a clean MVR Ø Training from an accredited technical school preferred Ø Completion of an approved apprentice program, and certification or registration as a skilled trades journeyman by a recognized state agency or institution, preferred Ø Apprentice

• less than 2 years of experience; qualified to perform preventative maintenance and repairs. Ø Mechanic I
• 2 years of experience; has obtained 1 to 3 relevant certifications related to the repair and maintenance of fleet equipment; performs minor repairs independently and complicated repairs under supervision. Ø Mechanic II
• 2•5 years of experience; has obtained 4 or more relevant certifications and/or is qualified to perform significant repairs independently.

Ø Structural Welding and/or electrical experience preferred Requirements

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Ø Candidate must be drug free. Ø Position requires moderately strenuous physical work. Ø Must be able to: o Lift and carry up to 100 pounds from floor to waist or shoulder level occasionally o Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds frequently o Climb in and out of equipment 50+ times per day o Climb up and down ladders occasionally o Position self to stand, bend, hold and reach for extended periods of time to install and service equipment o Use hands, fingers, and feet to operate and/or service heavy construction machinery and concrete mixers and haul trucks o Travel safely while walking and while operating heavy machinery and/or trucks over uneven terrain, roads, and pavement o See, hear, and respond to verbal, visual, and written instructions and to moving heavy construction machinery o Wear proper protective equipment including hard hat, glasses, high visibility clothing, steel-toed boots, and gloves o Observe all company Safety policies on company premises and while operating heavy construction machinery o Continually work in extreme hot and cold weather conditions o Work safely in wet, muddy, and slippery conditions occasionally Ø Environment will vary from outdoors with varying noise levels and vibrations associated with construction equipment, and exposure to building materials, dust, and dirt at operating sites to a normal office environment.