MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I - USA

INEOS has an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our Maintenance group at our Fort Smith, AR Facility. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the maintenance functions.

Duties include but not restricted to:

• Perform corrective and other daily miscellaneous maintenance activities as assigned
• Participate in the plant’s preventive maintenance program
• Perform equipment repair and troubleshooting
• Monitor spare parts inventory
• Assist in planning, directing and participating in plant turnarounds
• Maintain proper housekeeping and cleaning in area to ensure a safe working environment
• Participate in team efforts to improve safety, employee satisfaction, quality and productivity
• Successfully complete introductory and ongoing safety training.
• Understand and comply with OSHA regulations such as hot work and Lockout/Tagout, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Forklift, Scissor lift and Boom Lift operation

  Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year previous work experience as an industrial maintenance mechanic
• Basic Welding & flame cutting skills
• Ability to name fittings (nipples, elbows, unions, etc.)
• Knowledgeable in Pipe fitting & angle cutting
• Knowledge of safe use and operation of pipe machine, press, drill press, hand tools (wrenches, ratchets, crowbars, etc.), saws, etc.
• Must be able to tell apart materials (Carbon vs. Stainless Steels, Galvanized, PVC, etc.)
• Basic understanding of Steam producing systems & applications (traps, condensate pumps, etc.)
• Pump knowledge – must be able to name types used in the plant and understand operation, previous experience disassembling & re-assembling
• Valve knowledge – must be able to name types used in the plant and understand operation, previous experience disassembling & re-assembling
• Knowledgeable in Pipe sizing and thicknesses
• Knowledgeable in Pipe installation and rigging
• Knowledgeable in Flanging and gasketing
• Knowledgeable in bolting and torqueing (Must be able to explain the torqueing process)
• Must be comfortable safely working at height, at times with only harness & lanyard

  Desired qualifications

• Knowledge and Understanding of Boilers
• Knowledge and understanding of cooling systems (Cooling towers, Chillers)
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Knowledge and understanding of Gas Analyzers
• Knowledge and understanding of Thermal Oxidizers

  Other Requirements

• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends and call-ins as required
• Must be able to read and understand diagrams and other complex drawings and manuals
• Physical requirements include, but are not limited to lifting 50 lbs., walking/standing/lifting for prolonged periods, wearing personal protective equipment including respiratory equipment in accordance with the INEOS Respiratory Protection Plan.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements of the position
• Requires minimal supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good mathematical skills
• Must pass a drug screen test
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to work with computers
• Authorized to work in the United States.