Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in Charleston,

we are looking for you as a(n) Mechanical Maintenance Technician.

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing, predictive, preventive, and emergency maintenance services to production, utility operations and infrastructure systems as necessary to provide for safe operations, regulatory compliance and equipment availability related to mechanical systems plant wide.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of production units, utility, and infrastructure systems.

• Troubleshoot, Repair, Rebuild of compressor systems.

• Perform predictive, preventive, routine and, emergency maintenance on production unit, utility, and infrastructure systems equipment.

• Provide maintenance and troubleshooting support to production unit, utility, and infrastructure systems equipment.

• Maintain, calibrate, align, troubleshoot, and repair plant mechanical systems.

• Perform routine trouble shooting activities.

• Use Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) effectively to accomplish required maintenance in and efficient and organized manner.

• Optimize plant preventative maintenance program to meet OEM recommendations, regulatory requirements, and corporate maintenance philosophy.

• Responsible for maintaining logs, manuals, records, blueprints, and operating procedures.

• Incorporate safe behavior into all activities and consistently complies with all established safety and health policies and procedures.

• Work in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams.

• Represent WACKER'S interests towards authorities, suppliers, and contractors.

• Provide start-up support to production operations.

• Cooperate with groups and individuals within the Engineering & Maintenance department, Operations, and other service units.

• Perform all tasks and assignments in accordance with WACKER'S policies and procedures.

• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma, Journeymen (or higher-level education) in the field of Mechanical engineering and/or industrial maintenance.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience preferred, maintaining mechanical systems and applications, preferably in a chemical plant, refinery, or large process plant.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Thorough technical knowledge in the field of mechanical engineering and/or industrial mechanical maintenance, including relevant regulations, standards, and codes.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.

• Thorough understanding of basic mechanics, mechanical theory, mechanical troubleshooting techniques, and safe work practices.

• Proficiency in the use of precision measuring instruments and power tools.

• Repair experience with gear drives, pumps, piping, rigging, fabrication, control valves, couplings, bearings, mixers, steam systems, and repair of complex mechanical equipment and systems.

• Team player attitude.

• Able to read and comprehend mechanical and control drawings and schematics.

• Able to troubleshoot complex mechanical and piping systems.

• Strong multi-tasking competency.

• Ability and willingness for domestic and international travel.

• Extensive background in compressor maintenance.

What do we offer?

WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

• Compensation and Incentive plans

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1

• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Wellbeing fund

• Flexible hybrid work arrangements

• 401(k) with company match

• Education Assistance Program

• Career development and advancement opportunities

• Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.

Reference Code: 27302

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.