Sr. Maintenance Technician

Company Overview

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 43 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Job Summary: The Maintenance Technician position is a maintenance crew member assigned to perform maintenance which includes areas of expertise in electrical-mechanical maintenance and installation, instrumentation, controls, Frequency drives, mechanical troubleshooting and repair. Primary goal is to assure safe and efficient production by responding to changing conditions in timely manner.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Working in all areas of the plant:
• Trouble shooting and repair of pumps/ auto valves (emphasis)
• Trouble shooting and repair of grain system (emphasis)
• Performing preventative maintenance
• Some knowledge or ability to learn in the following areas:
• Instrumentation and Electrical repair and troubleshooting
• Electrical Repairs: Motors, Motor Starters, Running Conduit and wire pulling
• Troubleshooting and repair of PLC/DCS
• 10 - 20% of position is conducting electrical repairs and installations 80-90% conducting mechanical repairs and installation
• Moves, sets, calibrates, as needed, controls such as: knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms, on control panels to control process variables such as: flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, and chemicals, by automatic regulation and remote control of processing units such as: heaters, coolers, thermal oxidizer, compressors, exchangers, and other units
• Determines malfunctioning units by observing control instruments, such as meters and gauges or by automatic warning signals, such as lights and sounding of horns
• Inspects equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction such as: leaks, breakages, faulty valves and pumps
• Determines repair and maintenance of equipment
• Patrols units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions
• Lubricates equipment
• Utilizes predictive technology such as thermography, vibration, and sonic tools to determine malfunctioning units.

Starting Pay Rate Range: $23.50 - $38.80

Qualifications

• 3 year of mechanical electrical experience or Maintenance Tech Degree
• High School Diploma or GED required with preference of Maintenance Tech Degree
• Familiarity with industrial equipment operations and care
• Experience with Arc and MIG-Tig welding
• Mechanical background with bearing changes, pumps, conveyors, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge in the areas of planning, organizing, interpersonal communications
• Strong Electrical Experience required
• PLC/DCS knowledge
• Knowledge of Hart Communication Systems, Profibus wiring and com methods, and Device-net
• Ability to read and update electrical prints
• Understanding of discrete and analog systems
• Pneumatic Experience & Hydraulic Experience strongly preferred

Additional information

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps, lift up to 60 lbs, and work at heights.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is regularly exposed to dusty conditions.
• The employee is regularly exposed to high noise environments.
• The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather in all conditions.
• The employee will regularly be exposed to chemicals used in the process.

*** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Pay: $23.50 - $38.80 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $24 - $39