Maintenance Technician

Overview

A Maintenance Technician, is responsible for completing the service and repair of plant equipment and systems, resulting in reliable production runs with limited mechanical downtime. A Technician has strong mechanical, engineering and instrumentation skills and leads activities related to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance; troubleshooting and diagnosis of issues; and implementation of needed repairs. The Technician will also provide training and support for lower level Technicians.

Essential Duties

• Fully understand all equipment and systems at Cyanco’s cyanide production plant.
• Carry out all mechanical, electrical and instrumentation repairs (preventive and unscheduled); able to work unsupervised most of the time when carrying out these repairs.
• Perform equipment failure analysis (preventive and unscheduled). Use mechanical and electrical knowledge to troubleshoot and diagnose issues.
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and problem resolution skills; support other Technicians with their troubleshooting and diagnosis tasks.
• Identify needed spare parts and notify Storehouse Lead and Maintenance Director for re-ordering.
• Create and issue work orders and PMs.
• Act as maintenance crew lead when needed.
• Identify and make recommendations for continuous improvement and cost savings ideas.
• Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report and resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency and product quality.
• Oversee maintenance contractors who are working onsite.
• Coach, train and mentor lower Level Maintenance Technicians

Non-Essential Duties: Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong mechanic skills and aptitude.
• Strong electrical and instrumentation skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and procedures and required documentation.
• Demonstrate solid work performance in an environment that requires a high level of detail.
• A strong team member who is able to work well in a team environment.
• Must be safety conscious with the ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety, comply with safety regulations, etc.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, MS Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Able to work within and support Cyanco’s Core Values

Minimum Education and Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license

Minimum Experience

• Demonstrated mastery of all Maintenance Technician skills
• Fully knowledge of Cyanco’s plant, systems and equipment
• Successful completion of safety and other training deemed appropriate by Cyanco

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical demands are required for this position:

• Able to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Able to work outside for long periods of time and able to work in inclement weather
• Ability to work at height and use safety harnesses (manlifts, ladders, etc.)
• Able to work in a hazardous chemical environment
• Regularly sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Required to regularly use technology tools including computers, cell phones, etc.
• Required to stand, walk, and stoop; able to frequently ascend and descend stairs
• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Able to drive at night

This job description is a summary of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees are expected to perform tasks, as assigned by supervisor, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Cyanco’s Core Values are an integral part of who we are as a company and how we achieve our Mission and Vision:

• Safety: We will always work to the highest safety standards, relying on all Cyanco employees to help manage risk with vigilance and transparency
• Accountability: We are accountable for ourselves, our colleagues, our customers and our company
• Continuous Improvement: We work to deliver outstanding results by building a culture of exceptional execution and rewarding those who create great outcomes
• Customer Focus: Cyanco exists to serve its customers. Every decision we make and every outcome we measure is based on how well it serves those customers
• Teamwork: We step up as fully committed team members, inspiring, challenging and supporting each other to be our best
• Trust: We’re honest, transparent and committed to doing what’s best for our customers and our company