Maintenance Technician

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician position is responsible for communicating effectively with internal customers and outside service providers and suppliers. Providing maintenance services to internal customers and executing site preventative maintenance activities. Supporting capital construction and commissioning activities. Responsibilities Plan, execute and record periodic maintenance and repair on terminal electrical equipment and instrumentation in a computerized maintenance program. Perform hands-on troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair on all terminal equipment. Assist the Operations and Drumming Departments as required. Coordinates with other Maintenance Technicians and other Departments. Capable of participating in the terminal emergency response organization and wearing an SCBA and other chemical PPE. Wear appropriate PPE for required task, and safely perform job duties. Provide after-hours and weekend support on a routine call rotation and occasionally as job duties demand Drive a company vehicle. Depending on the E&I Maintenance Technician position being filled- may operate heavy equipment. Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent At least five years of experience in an industrial setting. This requirement can be waived by IMTT depending on educational background and/or other occupational experience. General experience in an industrial chemical manufacturing/handling maintenance setting. Valid Driver’s License TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credentials) for access to IMTT’s terminal locations. Skills and Abilities Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills in the English language. Ability to understand written and verbal communication in the English language. Ability to make decisions in a variable environment. Must be a team player, responsible, and trustworthy. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to self-direct work and problem-solving skills. Must have computer literacy – Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc. Hours of Work Typical hours of operation are Monday through Friday. This is a non-exempt, hourly position. Employees are scheduled to work assigned shifts within a 24/7 operation, including nights, weekends, and holidays. All hours worked must be accurately recorded, and overtime is paid in accordance with FLSA and company policy. Occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes with little or no advance notice. Physical and Environmental Demand The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment as well as the outside environment where temperatures routinely reach 95 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The job requires strenuous activities and heavy lifting in an outdoor environment. Incumbent must walk rough terrain, climb stairs and ladders on 80-foot-high tanks and lift 50 pounds on a routine basis. Ability to perform climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling and moderate lifting. Must be able to work in confined spaces, over water and not be afraid of heights. Ability to wear and use a respirator. The large scale of the operation and the extensive layout of the facility require that the applicant have the ability to walk and stand on uneven terrain, to climb stairs and ladders, and traverse inclines: uphill, downhill or mixed. Furthermore, because the facility and adjoining facilities handle hazardous materials, the applicant must be able to ingress and egress in foreseeable emergencies. The applicant must be able to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice. IMTT is an equal opportunity employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and a drug free workplace. We exercise high ethical standards and are committed to complying with all laws in the jurisdiction where we conduct business. Our internal policies and procedures support this commitment. If you like working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Over 80 Years as an Industry Leader in Handling and Storing Bulk Liquid Products. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, IMTT is the largest independent bulk liquids storage and logistics provider in North America. We are proud to provide safe and reliable service to our customers at our terminals across the U.S. and Canada, while supporting the communities we operate in with robust economic activity and sustainable jobs. Our terminals handle and store a wide variety of bulk liquids, including chemicals, vegetable and tropical oils, renewable fuels, and crude and refined petroleum products.