Lubrication Technician (Plant Services)

Location

Lake Charles, LA | United States

Job description

Our company is seeking qualified candidates with a strong work ethic to join our growing services business. This position entails operating lubrication oil services skids as well as performing basic onsite lubrication oil testing at various customer locations throughout the Gulf Coast Region with a focus on South Louisiana.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Visual rounds for lubrication activities and/or execution of industrial PM’s.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the lubrication process.
• Maintain product inventory and keep storeroom organized.
• Maintain proper min/max of packaging products.
• Top off oil reservoirs or grease equipment when needed with correct product and proper technique.
• Retrieve oil samples from various pieces of equipment while maintaining sample integrity.
• Operate filtration, dehydration, and pumping equipment.
• Maintains accurate records for quality control of lubricant packaging and storage including sample retention.
• Removes oil from sump and oil water separator and stores in waste oil tank; notifies disposal company for waste oil and used sorbent material pickup and disposal.
• Equipment operation. (Forklift, truck, aerial lift, ext.)
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Skills/Qualifications Requirements

• 2+ years of Industrial or Offshore Lube Oil experience, preferred.
• OMA (Oil Monitoring Analyst), MLA (Machine Lubricant Analyst), or MLT (Machinery Lubrication Tech.) certifications are a plus.
• TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential), current or ability to obtain one.
• ICML (International Council for Machinery Lubrication) certification is a plus.
• Must be able to obtain plant safety clearances.
• Knowledge of Rotating Equipment is a plus.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Clean Driving Record.
• Must always be able to follow OSHA safety standards and be safety conscious.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral.
• Skilled in operating forklifts, pumps, hoses, air compressors, impact guns, and vehicles.
• Able to work flexible schedules including on-call as needed.
• Basic Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• High School diploma/GED.

Benefits

• Fuel Allowance
• Great Safety Scores
• Safe Work Environment
• Short & Long-Term Disability paid by the company.
• Life Insurance paid by the company and voluntary optional.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Telemedicine Service paid for the company.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Health
• Employee Company Merchandise Portal
• PTO (Personal Time Off)
• Competitive Pay
• Steady Work
• Paid Holidays
• 401k plan
• Uniforms provided.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Selection Guidelines

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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