Title:  Smelter Diagnostic Mechanic - Acid Plant

What You Will Do

• Perform diagnostic, maintenance and repair of heavy equipment such as, but not limited to: Haul Trucks, Water Trucks, Rubber Tire and Track Dozers, Front-end Loaders, and Motor Graders.
• Perform the removal, repair and installation of transmissions, engines, breaks, differentials, pumps, motors, torque convertors, final drives and other heavy equipment systems or components.
• Perform mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance on machine systems such as: hydraulic, power train and engines.
• Prioritize and make decisions regarding equipment repair as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining work orders and performing work area inspections.
• Operate mobile equipment such as: Overhead cranes, forklifts, and boom trucks.
• Perform welding such as: Carbon arc, Plasma, Mig, Tig, and Stick.
• Perform as a Fill-in Supervisor as required.
• Train and mentor other employees.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Two (2) years’ experience in mechanical/maintenance crafts (including welder, boilermaker, machinist or facility maintenance/construction) or a combination of education and experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance.
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required mechanical aptitude.
• HEM Diagnostic Mechanic I: Practical Skills Assessments defined in LOP.
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Ability to prioritize repairs and possess excellent decision-making skills
• Ability to troubleshoot machine systems
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with others
• Ability to read and use blueprints

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience operating larger than 20 ton mobile crane

• Certified in welding  SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Weld) 3&4G structure plate test

• Certified in welding SMAW 6G or 2&5G pipe test

• Experience in pipe fitting and fabrication

• Able to read an interpret fabrication drawings

• Previous experience in chemical manufacturing and/or processing industry

• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in repair and diagnosing pumping systems including, but not limited to:

  • Positive Displacement Pumps

  • Centrifugal Pumps

  • Pneumatic Pumps

  • Vertical Pumps

• Previous hands-on experience maintaining, repairing and replacing screw conveyors, bucket elevators and heavy rotating equipment

• Familiar with RCM technology in Vibration Analysis, Tribology, Thermography, Nondestructive testing, Laser Alignment and Fan Balancing