Shell is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join out LA Lubricants team. The Maintenance Technician installs, tests, repairs, and maintains mechanical plant production machinery, support equipment, building, and other systems throughout the site to maintain optimum operating conditions and plant productivity.

The Maintenance Technician also assists with related upgrades, improvements, and assigned projects as required.

Responsibilities :

Provide mechanical and electrical support

Receive and perform job assignments through work orders, sketches, PM schedules, blueprints or verbal instructions

Follow applicable codes and regulations on work performed

Respond to emergency requests for repairs / replacements, including fire system malfunctions which may be reported during off hours

Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components using test equipment and hand tools

Locate and remedy the breakdown or malfunction

Repair and maintain a variety of production machinery and equipment including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and parts

Install, modify and relocate machinery and equipment and in addition to electrical related work, may perform fabrication, welding, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, or other maintenance tasks.

Repair and modify building and plant systems as required

Read and interpret manuals, schematics, blueprints, drawings, and other written installation and repair instructions

Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance of assigned plant equipment, packaging machinery, conveyors and systems including gauges, filters, fluid levels, system readings, and air compressors

Requisition and secures materials, tools, and supplies needed for assignments

Use a variety of measuring and testing equipment to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment and systems

Understand, troubleshoot, and repair tank equipment including gauging systems, high level alarms, temperature controls, and other apparatus

Execute engineering & maintenance activities in the Plant as determined by the maintenance schedule and in accordance with agreed cost targets, HSSE, Security and Environmental targets

Perform preventative and predictive maintenance and document all activities on pumps, motors, packaging equipment, conveyor systems, and other mechanical equipment

Oversee field maintenance tasks including equipment troubleshooting, installation / removal, repair and alignment

Perform complete overhauls on process pumps and ensure proper documentation of the repair including equipment condition history within SAP

Manage overhauls consisting of the following tasks, troubleshooting, disassembly, parts procurement, In-house parts fabrication using machine tools, assembly, leak testing, QA / QC, Install, align, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repair pumps and seals

Perform preventative and predictive maintenance and document all activities on packaging equipment

Perform preventative and predictive maintenance and document all activities on compressed air systems

Inspect and repair steam lines, regulators, traps, and other steam related equipment

Basic preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of control valves

Use a wide range of shop, hand, and power tools common to the various trades applied

Maintains specified records, logs and system readings

Possesses knowledge of mechanical blueprint reading

Follow prescribed environmental, safety and health rules

Comply with sanitation guidelines and good manufacturing practices related to neatness, product cleanliness and personal hygiene

Manage third party contractor activities, Including job walks, job Scheduling, safety orientations, Permit writing (including JSA / JHA, LOTO, transfer, and permit close-out, and conducting periodic site safety audits

Requirements :

Must be 18 years old

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Possess a combination of technical training equivalent to that generally obtained in a two-year college or apprenticeship program

Ability to work independently and in concert with Electrical Technician as well as production co-workers

Minimum 4 years manufacturing work experience and / or 1 year Maintenance Technician, with experience & training to include :

Knowledge in Allen Bradley PLC (SLC-500 and / or PLC5), HMI, Control and Micrologix

Process Control & Instrumentation knowledge relating to temperature, flow, pressure, and level

Basic knowledge NFPA 70

Knowledge of machine Controls(480v, 230v, 120v and 24vdc)

Proficiency in variable frequency drive parameters

Ability to read and red-line P&ID's, blueprints, schematics, and drawings

Ability to perform all required PM checklists (Lamination, Printing, Slitting, Building Infrastructure)

Skilled in troubleshooting of interrelated mechanical / electrical pump and conveyor systems

Knowledge of general maintenance techniques, processes, and procedures for the repair, installation, and modification of a variety of company equipment, systems and facilities

Skilled in the use of basic hand, shop and power tools and wide range of test and measuring equipment

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals, schematics and drawings

Ability to conduct various tests to systems and must know and apply appropriate regulations and standards

Forklift Certification or ability to obtain same

Must willing accept overtime when required and be available for call-ins on off-shifts and weekends

Must be able to lift, stand on feet and walk for prolonged periods, climb ladders & stairs and work both inside and outside.

including in inclement weather)

This role is based at 1926 E Pacific Coast Hwy Wilmington, CA

Shell Pay, Benefits : Care, Protection, Wealth, Work and Family Programs

This starting hourly pay rate for this position is $40.17 per hour.

We offer one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the industry. In this position, you will be eligible for a wide range of valuable benefits which include. Find out more at :

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Last updated : 2024-06-12