Hydraulic Systems Specialist at Odfjell USA Houston Inc – Houston, Texas

ODFJELL JOB DESCRIPTION

COMPANY: OTH

JOB LOCATION: OTH (TERMINAL)

JOB TITLE: HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT: MAINTENANCE

REPORTS TO: MAINTENANCE MANAGER

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: EXEMPT

MANAGERIAL: NO Direct reports: None # Total: 0

BUDGET AUTHORITY: N/A

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform (hands-on) preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on terminal Hydraulic system with mechanical / controls / electrical / hydraulic equipment to maintain the facility at peak operating efficiency on a 24-hour basis, consistent with company and government standards of safety, environmental and quality control.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Spearhead and develop mechanical and hydraulic system maintenance for the site.
• Mechanical, Controls, and Electrical fault-finding to determine route cause issues to solve and communicate solutions.
• Develop best practice for existing and new hydraulic system development.
• Identify and remedy discrepancies in technical documentation.
• Hands-on approach to the maintenance of the hydraulic system.
• Read, understand, and interpret P&IDs, hydraulic and electrical schematics, sketches, and written instructions to perform maintenance and safely operate system equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of system testing and inspection/checkout.
• Work closely with Odfjell personnel, onsite contractors, and offsite contractors to complete PMs, repairs, projects, and ,when required
• Support spare parts inventory program.
• Participate in the change management and HAZOP review for system upgrades/modification.
• Implement and comply with corporate procedures and processes.
• Cooperate with and support colleagues.
• Compliance with company policies, including the Code of Conduct, is mandatory.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Recognition of the need for continued learning and continued improvement to produce quality, safe and efficient performance of maintenance personnel.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Communication and documentation of job functions / projects to allow for employee’s superior to assume and/or assign this position’s duties to someone else, during times of absence, vacation, or offsite training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prefer specialized vocational or technical training
• Minimum 5+ years of work experience in a similar role of Hydraulics system, compressor/turbine maintenance, or equivalent for mechanical and controls maintenance
• Experience in understanding hydraulics, mechanical repairs, controls, and electrical functions of a hydraulic system
• Experience in reliability practices, hydraulic system integrity and predictive/preventative maintenance preferred
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs, schematics and engineered drawingsPHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Occasionally: sitting; ability to board vessels; crawling; crouching; fine manipulation; using math/calculations

Frequently: standing; walking (general); walking in or out of terminal, through turnstile, be able to evacuate terminal in emergency; ability to climb to top of tanks; bending over; climbing; reaching overhead; kneeling; balancing; pushing or pulling; grasping; repetitive use of hands/arms; repetitive use of legs; lifting or carrying 26- 50 lbs.; eye/hand coordination; talking; touching; keyboarding/typing; thinking analytically; understanding, assimilating and drawing conclusions from information and data; producing unique or creative solutions to problems; receiving and transmitting information accurately using oral communications; receiving and transmitting information accurately using written communications; remembering details; making decisions; adjusting to changes; examining/observing details; discriminating colors

Continuously: hearing; smelling; seeing; maintaining stamina during workday; concentrating on tasks; maintain attention span during workday; using English language correctly.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasionally: heavy machinery; vibration

Frequently: working a 5/8, M-F schedule; irregular hours; on call schedule at least every other weekend; respirator fit; hot/cold temperatures; work outside; electrical hazards; falling hazards/wear safety harness; sharp objects/tools; working at heights; working in confined spaces; exposure to fumes, gases, odors; exposure to dirt, dust, grease. Oil, mud; excessive noise exposure; hot temperature devices (burners, flame torches, etc.)/ performing multiple tasks at the same time; working in difficult interpersonal situations.

Continuously: close proximity/potential exposure to hazardous chemicals; wearing PPE; maintain TWIC card; wearing uniform (FRC); maintaining composure and professionalism under emotional stress; maintaining high level of energy and productivity through the workday or shift; pass any random drug testing.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT UTILIZED

• Desktop PC (programs such as SAP, CMMS will be used)
• Marine cranes and winches
• Pumps & Motors
• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Forklift
• Rigging equipment
• Personal safety equipment
• Measuring and leveling equipment
• Some operation of heavy equipment