Sr. Maintenance Tech - NTP in North Tonawanda, New York at Calgon Carbon Corporation

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Position: Sr. Maintenance Technician
Location: North Tonawanda Plant – North Tonawanda, NY

Excellent Benefits: Medical, dental, prescription & vision, HSA & retirement savings (401k) – Generous Company Match!
Perks: Incentives/bonus plans, competitive pay, paid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks), tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, fun events, learning & development opportunities.

Hours of work: Full-time position with hours Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 PM

The Sr. Maintenance Technician repairs, installs, alters, fabricates and otherwise maintains all of the plant’s equipment and facilities according to national, state and local codes and orders, as well as industry recognized best practices. The Sr. Maintenance Technician supervises others as required in the repair and maintenance of plant equipment and supervises contractors on small capital projects when the maintenance manager is unavailable. The Sr. Maintenance Technician coordinates and schedules maintenance work requests and Preventive/Predictive Maintenance activities. The Sr. Maintenance Technician maintains appropriate maintenance records, equipment files and spare parts inventories, and assists with plant improvements and coordinates the activities of outside vendors on plant premises. The Sr. Maintenance Technician keeps the maintenance manager informed of plant maintenance issues and needs.

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Responsible for maintaining plant equipment files and operating/maintenance manuals
• Coordinates the activities of outside vendors performing work on the plant premise
• Ensures outside vendors adhere to CCC safety policies
• Performs general housekeeping in the Maintenance Shop area and cleanup of repair areas in the plant
• Participates in housekeeping audits
• Assists with the evaluation and implementation of improvement ideas and process and equipment modifications
• Follows all Safety Guidelines and JSP’s – makes suggestions for improvement if necessary
• Responsible for the selection of most plant maintenance equipment and supplies. Maintains an inventory of spare parts, equipment listing, work order backlog, etc.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Plant Manager and/or Senior Maintenance Technician
• Troubleshoots operation problems and recommends appropriate corrective and preventive actions; is available for call-in on emergency repairs
• Verifies and calibrates selected process and testing and inspection equipment
• Responsible for the repair, installation, alteration and maintenance of all equipment and facilities in the plant; is thoroughly familiar with all materials and equipment used in the plant
• Responsible for the planning, scheduling, coordinating and performing maintenance work requests and other maintenance activities with minimum impact on plant operations
• Use of SAP system is required
• Responsible for the development and implementation of Preventive/Predictive Maintenance activities; maintains appropriate records of Preventive/Predictive Maintenance activities
• Supervises other maintenance technicians and contractors as required when the maintenance lead and maintenance manager are unavailable
• Attends regularly scheduled safety meetings and implements all CCC and OSHA safe work practices
• Assists with the training of plant personnel on safety procedures (Lockout/Tag out, Confined Space Entry, etc.)
  

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required
• A One-year certificate from college or technical school is preferred (maintenance-related certificate)
• 5-7 years of manufacturing/maintenance experience is required
• A valid driver's license is required
• Previous leadership experience is required
• Previous maintenance technician experience is preferred

About Calgon Carbon

At Calgon Carbon, we are scientific innovators with a proud legacy of over 80 years and more than 205 patents to our name. Since pioneering the first activated carbon products from bituminous coal in the 1940s, we’ve been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies and solutions to meet the world’s evolving air and water purification needs.

Today, our portfolio includes more than 700 direct market applications across a wide range of industries. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Calgon Carbon employs approximately 1,685 professionals and operates 20 facilities worldwide dedicated to manufacturing, reactivation, innovation, and equipment fabrication. In Europe, we operate under the name Chemviron.

In March 2018, Calgon Carbon became part of the Kuraray Group. Together, we offer complementary products and services, united by a shared commitment to delivering the highest quality and most innovative activated carbon solutions to customers around the globe.

Calgon Carbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veteran