Position Summary

SPS is currently seeking a PM/PdM Technician Lead for our facility in Poteet, Texas. This is a full-time, non-exempt position that reports directly to the Maintenance Manager. This position will be responsible for performing the PM on bearings and gear boxes throughout the plant.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible to assist with development of PM and PdM tasks, routes, methods, and procedures
• Learn reliability skills, including vibration analysis, infrared thermography, oil analysis, lubrication, machinery balancing, machinery alignment, belt tensioning, etc.
• Coach other maintenance technicians and equipment operators to perform PM and potentially PdM tasks as they become more fully developed and easier to execute
• Ensure that the PM and PdM work is fully documented in Acumatica as it is executed, so valid history exists for the Maintenance Manager to analyze and interpret
• Encourage the maintenance technicians to perform PM work once the procedures are tested and approved
• Support the Maintenance Manager in developing a list of problem equipment, and associated response to the failure modes, in order to eliminate downtime
• Conduct your work on a daily basis, in accordance with the results of our Maintenance KPIs as the success of maintenance is driven by facts
• Ensure that regulatory PM tasks are fully developed and current
• Work with the Maintenance team to ensure that they [tasks, repairs, projects] are scheduled and executed in a timely manner, with proper documentation of the work done by the technicians
• Work with the other maintenance technicians on service orders, sometimes corrective in nature
• Encourage the transition to preventive maintenance
• Plan work when necessary, working closely with the Maintenance team
• Work with the Maintenance team to optimize the inventory to support reliable operation
• Assist the Maintenance Manager in driving the overall maintenance strategy toward best practice reliability
• Work a schedule that supports the plant needs, which may include overtime, shiftwork, nights, weekend and holidays; however, the intent is for the role to be primarily a day shift position
• May be required to drive a company truck or maintenance vehicle in the plant and/or to pick-up parts from local vendors

· Other tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Manager

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 5 years’ experience in related fields, including maintenance, operations and/or engineering
• No specialized certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of PM and PdM methods
• Able to learn and use basic functions of the Acumatica maintenance software, and ability to learn more advanced features as needed
• Respected maintenance person, with ability to interact effectively with others as a coach and mentor
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems related to equipment operation/maintenance
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems
• Ability to read prints including mechanical and electrical prints
• Ability to properly use testing equipment, and learn to use new equipment as it is acquired
• Strong Communication skills, including development of a strong working relationship with Operations personnel
• Willingness to achieve certifications in PM, PdM techniques as needed
• Knowledge and use of hand, power, shop tools, and equipment associated with the position
• Be able to work alone as well as in a team environment

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

· All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry, and dusty

· Safety-sensitivity position

· Fine hand/eye coordination required

· Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, stoop, squat, tolerate prolonged. standing/walking, balance, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects

· Ability to operate hand controls with both hands

· Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching

· Ability to work in cramped quarters

· Safety Sensitive

Additional Information

• Must be adaptable and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential.

· Signal Peak Silica, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

· Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

· Must pass pre-employment testing including, but not limited to, background check, drug screen, physical, and hearing test.

· The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Job duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

Ability to Commute:

• Poteet, Texas 78065 (Required)

Work Location: In person