Maintenance Technician

About Verdant Specialty Solutions

Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemical company. Its customers include world-leading personal care and home care brands, energy solutions providers, and industrial companies. Verdant’s vision is to be the go-to provider of batch specialty surfactant-based chemistry for applications in the consumer and industrial markets. Based in Houston, the company has nine locations in the US and Europe. Verdant’s international team of 280 employees are committed to safety, quality, and supply reliability.

Why Join Verdant?

Opportunities for growth Verdant is a fast-growing company that has the spirit of a small business. The company was formed in May 2021, so every employee plays an important role in culture and performance. It offers a dynamic ‘start up’ atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.

Committed to safety Despite having the spirit of a small business, Verdant rivals larger companies in its commitment to safety. Verdant prides itself on industry-leading environmental, safety, health and quality standards. At Verdant, there is no priority higher than safety

About the position The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the facility, equipment and operating systems at the Liberty site. 

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Installs, repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical equipment in operation and corrects.
• Dismantles equipment and machinery and removes/replaces defective parts.
• Maintains inventories of equipment parts and supplies by checking stock and making requests.
• Safely operates hand tools and equipment to perform job tasks. 
• Analyze problems to determine materials needed to complete task and transport materials to work area.
• Prepares maintenance reports/documents to collecting, analyzing and summarizing findings as part of Mechanical Integrity program.
• Maintains a safe and clean work area by complying with site procedures, rules and regulations.
• Safely operates mobile equipment to transport work and works from ladders, scaffolds, and lift equipment to install, maintain or repair equipment and complete work tasks.
• Assist other departments and crafts for a successful task completion.
• Perform demolition work on equipment that has been taken out of service.
• Observe and adhere to all safety policies and procedures and participate in plant safety processes.  Ensure appropriate permits and/or LOTO’s are completed prior to working on equipment.
• Support and adhere to all quality management system requirements – including ISO-9001:2015 as relates to this job position.
• Maintain good housekeeping in assigned area and elsewhere, as required.
• Will be exposed to the elements (extreme temperatures), 70% or more of the workday.
• May be required to perform other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• Solid multi-craft, general mechanical skills and experience – millwright, welding, simple electrical.
• Ability to install/align pumps, connect simple 3-phase equipment, and piping and valve installation.
• 3 years of experience minimum preferred.
• Ability to operate machinery and technical equipment.
• Good communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and respond to changing priorities.
• Must be able to work in a team environment as well as function independently.
• Ability to manage time and meet specified deadlines.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with other departments.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits through Cigna.
• Generous matching 401k plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution and yearly roll over (cannot be combined with FSA)
• Health advocacy and services
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short term disability insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other company paid programs including identity theft resolution, travel assistance, will preparation, discounts on gym membership and equipment, massage therapy, nutrition programs and smoking cessation.

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