Operations & Maintenance Specialist - Compressed Air (Centrifugal Compressers & Pumps)

Location: Bowling Green, KY

Salary: $70,000 - $95,000 + Overtime + Benefits

Responsibilities:

- Conducting on-site inspections and monitoring, along with remote monitoring, of the compressed air system's operation.

- Implementing preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance programs.

- Ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and quality assurance programs.

- Coordinating plant production and maintenance activities through communication with the customer.

- Scheduling maintenance tasks for instrumentation, electrical systems, compressors, dryer systems, pumps, valves, motors, and other plant equipment in accordance with company guidelines.

- Periodically conducting system walkdowns to identify potential issues such as minor leaks, erratic control, proper valve operation, condensate trap operation, and unusual noises.

- Scheduling preventive maintenance tasks and related support labor, then confirming their completion.

- Upholding a clean and professional installation to maintain the facility's appearance.

- Responding promptly to "Call Outs" as needed to sustain the customer's compressed air supply.

- Cultivating positive working relationships with system vendors, manufacturers, and contractors.

- Adhering to proper management of change (MOC) protocols for adjusting set points, alarm and trip points, or other operating parameters.

- Documenting any identified preventative maintenance tasks, potential safety hazards, or low inventories (e.g., water chemicals, glycol, oil, filters) in the weekly activity report.

- Traveling to sites as required to support construction, commissioning, and maintenance activities.

Requirements:

- The preferred candidate should hold at least an Associate's Degree in a technical field.

- Demonstrated comprehension of compressed air system service and operation, encompassing large centrifugal compressors, air dryers, instrumentation, and PLC/DCS control systems.

- Proficiency in electrical principles, especially in practical scenarios involving the safe operation and repair of electrical equipment, is a requirement.

- Mechanical acumen is essential; candidates must possess basic skills in maintaining mechanical systems.

- Proficiency in computer programs is crucial; the candidate should have the ability to use or quickly learn various software systems employed at facilities, including, but not limited to, the MS Office suite.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary, coupled with the ability to effectively engage with customers and vendors.

- Travel up to 40% will be required for this position.

Preferred Skills:

- Compressed Air Systems - Demonstrated expertise in servicing and operating compressed air systems, encompassing large centrifugal compressors, air dryers, instrumentation, and PLC/DCS control systems.

- Instrumentation and Electrical - The candidate should possess a comprehensive understanding of electrical principles, particularly in practical situations involving the safe operation and repair of electrical equipment.

- Mechanical Aptitude - The candidate must have fundamental skills in maintaining mechanical systems.

- Computer Programs - Proficiency is required in using or acquiring the ability to use various software systems employed at facilities, including, but not limited to, the MS Office suite.

- Preventitve maintenace on Centrifugal Compressors/Pumps (Highly prefered)

Other responsibilities:

• Standing, sitting, and walking.
• Using hands and fingers.
• Operating a computer.
• Reaching with hands and arms.
• Climbing or balancing, with the ability to safely ascend ladders and platforms.
• Identifying abnormal equipment noise.
• The associate should be able to don required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as OSHA-approved hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, and task-specific hand protection.

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If you are currently within the compressed air industry, we encourage you to apply today!