Expiration Date: 11/29/2024

Position Title: Maintenance Technician I

Compensation:

Full-time, Non-Exempt (NE30) commensurate with experience.

Company Information:

ARG is the longest continuously operating refinery in North America dating back to 1881. Privately held, the employees and leadership pride themselves on offering competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive culture of growth and learning. In addition to a 401k retirement plan to which the company makes matching contributions, ARG offers participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to qualified employees, through which they share in the profits of the company.

Scope & Responsibilities of Maintenance Technician I: (Not limited to)

This position is responsible for maintenance of plant equipment and facilities to ensure consistent, uninterrupted operation. Individuals in this role conduct general repairs and maintain replacement parts inventory, as well as complete preventative maintenance activities.

Perform maintenance on plant equipment such as motors, pumps, conveyors, belts, sensors, etc. and fabricates or repairs parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines as needed.
Conduct general facilities maintenance including general repairs, electrical wiring, minor plumbing, and hardware.
Diagnose mechanical and electromechanical issues with plant and/or facility equipment.
Programs PLCs utilizing ASCII control systems; authors limited programming code for operating machinery and automation solutions.
Determines and performs preventative maintenance schedules; maintain service logs and records.
Coordinates with outside service providers and vendors as needed to facilitate service and/or repairs.
Prices and requisition new supplies, equipment and/or replacement parts.
Manages tasks, projects, and time to find effective solutions for problems.
Operates forklift, uses tools and/or equipment and conducts work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Understand and follow OSHA lockout/tagout regulations and open line/entry permit requirements.
Performs other duties assigned by Supervisor and completes all company and/or mandated training programs.

Benefits Available to Maintenance Technician I:

Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, Optical & Prescription
Health Savings Accounts & Flexible-Spending Plans
Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Options
Short & Long-term Disability Coverage
Escalating Paid Vacation Plans
Paid Holidays & Personal Days
Education & Employee Assistance Plans
Employee Stock Ownership & 401 (k) Plans

Education & Experience for Maintenance Technician I:

High School graduate or GED with associate degree in maintenance or engineering technology.
Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a high-speed production environment required.
Knowledge of ladder logic and PLC programs is desired.

Other Qualifications of Maintenance Technician I:

Familiarity and understanding of finished lubricant products preferred.
Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
Proficient in the use of computers and basic office technologies including Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and other applicable software.
Successfully train, operate and maintain forklift certification.
Able to communicate effectively with internal and external colleagues.

Physical & Cognitive Demands of Maintenance Technician I:

COGNITIVE DEMANDS: includes the ability to meet deadlines, focus attention, work independently or within a team, communicate effectively, read and comprehend, interpret information, organize, think critically, and troubleshoot.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: seeing, speaking, hearing, smelling, kneeling, stooping, sitting, walk/climb/crawl, stand/reach, listen, writing, physical coordination, driving, climbing, twisting/bending, depth perception, assembling parts, keyboarding, push/pull/lift/carry or otherwise transport 50 pounds.

Demonstrate physical ability and skill to climb, enter vessels through man ways and work in elevated locations or confined spaces.

Work in various indoor and outdoor environments in extreme heat or cold with exposure to hazardous materials.

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and moderate noise levels.

Able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) and use all types of respiratory equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

May be required to work overtime, holidays, weekends, scheduled time off and/or shift work as required to support plant operations.

Additional Notes:

This position, as well as every other position at American Refining Group, is required to conduct their work at a high level of safety and quality performance. We require our employees to adhere to safety policies and procedures and expect they will help and encourage colleagues to do so as well. Our goal is to strive for a Zero-Incident environment that is a benefit to our employees and community. Our commitment to safety is identified as one of our core values: “Safety is our Compass”. Employees are expected to understand and operate under current Process Safety Management guidelines in accordance with their role. Adherence to our Refinery Conduct of Operations in refinery and safety-sensitive functions is critical to our ongoing commitment to reliable operations.

American Refining Group, Inc. executes and maintains an ISO certified Quality Management System to meet specified customer requirements for product performance, safety, and service.

Employees are expected to understand and operate under the guidelines of the Quality Management System while executing the functions of their position.

ARG culture promotes ongoing training and mentoring that is intended to be a developmental partnership for all (employees are subject to ongoing performance reviews and feedback).

This is not a job bid - external recruiting is being conducted concurrently with internal posting. Applicant will be selected based on qualifications and a job interview; final selection will rest solely with the Company.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

EEO Employer –ARG is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in our recruiting and employment practices. If assistance is needed to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources.