HVAC - Lead Maintenance Technician

Location: Alabaster, Alabama

Location Address: 700 Industrial Park Drive, Alabaster, Alabama 35007

Vacancy: 3803

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As a global leader in specialty chemicals, we continue to succeed and strengthen our delivery of innovative, sustainable and high-performance solutions. We are passionate about developing new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace.

Position Summary:

The Mechanic is responsible for arranging and/or conducting service, maintenance, and upkeep of process and utilities equipment at the Alabaster and Avanti North campuses.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Troubleshooting and repair on mechanical equipment and piping systems, making repairs for longevity. Includes but not limited to Air Handling Units, Refrigeration Systems, Exhaust Fans, and Mechanical Process Equipment

• Perform Preventative Maintenance on equipment to keep it in good operational condition

• Typical responsibilities will include bearing replacement, agitator seal replacement, pump repairs and rebuilds, equipment setting and alignment

• Document work performed in the CMMS, including history notes and time charges

• Make appropriate suggestions and corrections to discrepancies found in documentation, drawings, BOMs/parts lists, procedures, work instructions, etc.

• Work with a variety of individuals, such as engineers, other craftspeople, automation, and other resources on process upgrades and equipment changes

• Provide input to engineering on design, installation, and maintenance of new equipment

• Contacts and oversees outside services as necessary

• Support other trades as it relates to PLC’s, Automation, & Electrical

• Identify equipment needs for facility upkeep by sourcing, purchasing, and installing required equipment.

• Coordinate directly with vendors in the instance of emergency facility or utility repairs.

• Track and maintain service documentation relating to facility and utility repairs.

• Coordinate and execute asset removal

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma required. Basic knowledge of trade skills, i.e., mechanical, plumbing, electric, HVAC, general utility required. HVAC experience is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• HVAC, plumbing, or refrigeration certificates preferred.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to routinely climb ladders, move weight up to 100lbs, kneel, squat, and potentially lie on the ground to execute tasks.

Application Information:

Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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