What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC?
Description
This position is responsible for all routine, preventative, and unexpected maintenance/repair for the entire facility including equipment, land, and buildings. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.
Duties
- Timely completion of assigned equipment preventative maintenance.
- Timely completion of instrumentation calibrations.
- Timely completion of equipment and instrumentation repairs.
- Installation of new equipment and instrumentation.
- Responsible for completion of assigned process control logic programming.
- Work closely with operations, radiation safety, and quality assurance personnel to keep the facility running at optimal operating conditions.
- Maintain a safe working environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred trade school degree with 10 years in maintenance preferred.
- Radiological safety training, 24hr Hazardous Materials Training required.
- Must be able to wear respiratory protection on occasion (includes fit test and physical).
- Broad knowledge and application of maintenance skills and be self-motivated by actively seeking additional work and responsibility.
- Thorough knowledge of all plant operations and equipment and ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees and management.
- Must be able to work independently and handle a fast-paced work environment.
Working Conditions
- Will work outside in all weather conditions and inside in an industrial-type environment.
- Facility/field work includes the potential for exposure to radiation, noise, dust, hot and cold temperatures and chemicals.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in some work locations; must have the ability to acquire a respirator fit card and ability to wear respiratory equipment when needed (APR’s – Air Purifying Respirators and SA-Supplied Air systems are used).
Salary : $25 - $50
