Lead Maintenance Technician

Overview

With 30 years of experience, Charah Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of environmental and maintenance services to the power generation industry, with operations in coal-fired and nuclear power generation sites across the country. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Charah Solutions assists utilities with all aspects of managing and recycling ash byproducts generated from the combustion of coal in the production of electricity as well as routine power plant maintenance and outage services for coal and nuclear energy providers. The company also designs and implements solutions for ash pond management and closure, landfill construction, fly ash and slag sales, and structural fill projects.

We pride ourselves on making things happen. Our positions require passionate individuals who demonstrate initiative, take ownership, and exhibit a high level of personal leadership, conviction and spirit of innovation.

Charah Solutions offers: Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Company Contribution After 1 Year, Paid Time Off, Incredible Safety Record, and Well-Maintained Equipment.

This position is responsible for mechanical and electrical maintenance of all equipment utilized for the FGD Operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance work orders on plant electrical and mechanical equipment as schedule requires

• Perform preventive maintenance work orders on plant electrical equipment as per schedule

• Perform preventive maintenance work orders on plant mechanical equipment as per schedule

• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues in a timely manner to keep the plant on schedule. This could include replacing bearings, adjusting equipment, part replacement and repair of damage

• Monitor all production equipment for operational performance. Work with plant management to improve performance

• Resolve all electrical and PLC controls problems in a timely manner to keep the plant on schedule (This could include replacing motors, sensors, PLC programing and controls monitoring)

• Be willing to learn to develop, and schedule the weekly maintenance work for the FGD Operation

• Oversee the weekly work scheduled for the FGD maintenance crew, assuring that the schedule is being adhered to

• Be willing to learn to look up spare parts, generate, schedule, and complete work orders using the Maximo system

• Support the maintenance crew when needed

• Perform training for the maintenance crew to increase their repair capabilities, if needed

• Provides any maintenance training necessary, I.E. bearing replacement, pneumatic systems, pump replacement, electrical, etc.

• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required

• A minimum of five years' experience working in a manufacturing environment as a mechanic/electrician required

• Extensive knowledge of mechanical millwright procedures preferred

• Knowledge of PLC's, process controls, latter logic and Wonder Ware software preferred

• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, welding and plumbing procedures preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent. Technical school or trade school in mechanical and electrical areas preferred

• Working knowledge of materials, methods, and procedures involved in a manufacturing environment preferred

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance preferred

Work Environment & Conditions

• This position requires a flexible work schedule: nights, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime

• Must be able to climb, maintain body equilibrium, reach, grasp, bend and walk/stand/sit for extended periods of time

• Must be able to display eye to hand coordination; depth perception required.

• Must be able to manipulate small parts with hands.

• Must be able to hear and see naturally or with correction

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds

• Be subject to loud noises

• Be subject to atmospheric conditions - one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odor, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

• This position requires working in the internal and external environment

• Ability to work independently and as a team

• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment

• Ability to effectively communicate