What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC?
Description
This position is responsible for all routine, preventative, and unexpected maintenance/repair for the entire facility including equipment, land, and buildings. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.
Duties include but are not limited to:
· Timely completion of assigned equipment preventative maintenance.
· Timely completion of instrumentation calibrations.
· Timely completion of equipment and instrumentation repairs.
· Installation of new equipment, electrical and instrumentation.
· Responsible for completion of assigned process control logic programming.
· Work closely with operations, radiation safety, and quality assurance personnel to keep the facility running at optimal operating conditions.
· A strong electrical background in industrial controls, 3 Phase power, maintaining electrical equipment, VFD's, electrical motors and power panels.
· Maintain a safe working environment
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
· Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred trade school degree with 10 years in maintenance preferred.
· Radiological safety training, 24hr Hazardous Materials training required.
· Must be able to wear respiratory protection on occasion (includes fit test and physical).
· Broad knowledge and application of maintenance skills and be self-motivated by actively seeking additional work and responsibility.
· Thorough knowledge of all plant operations and equipment and ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees and management.
· Must be able to work independently and handle a fast-paced work environment.
Working Conditions
Will work outside in all weather conditions and inside in an industrial-type environment. Facility/field work includes the potential for exposure to radiation, noise, dust, hot and cold temperatures and chemicals. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in some work locations; must have the ability to acquire a respirator fit card and ability to wear respiratory equipment when needed (APR’s – Air Purifying Respirators and SA-Supplied Air systems are used).
Salary : $35 - $45