Wage $35.00 - $41.00 per hour
The Maintenance Technician will be expected to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on equipment and systems supporting an industrial Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) hydrogen production facility. Beyond traditional maintenance responsibilities, the technician serves as a key site resource for Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) execution, contractor and vendor coordination, equipment reliability, improvement, and operational support.
The Maintenance Technician position is a highly safety sensitive role. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all maintenance, contractor, and operational support activities are performed safely, reliably, and in compliance with site procedures and regulatory requirements. Due to the nature of the process, and to ensure the well-being of personnel and equipment, safety must be the highest priority and foundation of all work activities.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong safety leadership, continual proof of self-motivation, possess strong technical troubleshooting skills, show ownership of site reliability, take pride in their craftsmanship, manage work area and shop housekeeping tasks, willing to be on-call, and desire to develop process knowledge and operational control competencies.
Safety performance is the most important responsibility of this position.
Serve as a visible safety leader by promoting and enforcing all company safety policies, procedures, and expectations.
Perform all work with a zero-injury mindset and stop work whenever unsafe conditions or behaviors are identified.
Lead and execute Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities to ensure proper isolation of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, and process energy sources.
Verify equipment isolation boundaries and establish safe work conditions prior to maintenance activities.
Conduct field-level hazard assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and pre-job safety meetings.
Support and administer permit processes, including:
Energy Isolation
Line Breaking
Hot Work
Elevated Work
Confined Space Entry
Monitor contractor compliance with site safety standards and intervene when unsafe conditions or practices are observed.
Participate in incident investigations, corrective action development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain emergency response awareness and provide support during plant emergency situations.
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on facility equipment and systems.
Troubleshoot failures and performance issues involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and process equipment.
Maintain and repair:
Reciprocating compressors
Pumps
Heat exchangers
Steam generation equipment
Pressure vessels
Piping systems
Valves and actuators
Water treatment systems
Instrument air systems
Hydrogen production equipment
Operate switchgear breakers and components up to 4160V
Conduct equipment inspections and condition assessment activities.
Support predictive maintenance programs, including vibration monitoring, lubrication, alignment verification, and equipment health assessments.
Perform equipment overhauls and rebuilds as required.
Complete maintenance documentation and work orders
Support root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
Assist with facility outages, turnarounds, and major maintenance projects.
Vendor and Contractor Management
Serve as a site contact for maintenance-related contractors, service providers, and equipment manufacturers.
Coordinate contractor activities to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and according to site standards.
Support contractor onboarding, work planning, permit coordination, and field oversight.
Review technical recommendations and repair strategies provided by equipment vendors and service contractors.
Coordinate field service resources during equipment outages and emergency repair activities.
Work closely with procurement personnel to identify, source, and manage critical spare parts and replacement equipment.
Develop productive working relationships with vendor representatives to support equipment reliability and lifecycle management.
Respond to equipment failures, operational disruptions, and emergency maintenance situations outside normal working hours.
Maintain readiness to provide technical support during nights, weekends, holidays, and weather-related events.
Support rapid restoration of equipment to maintain safe and reliable plant operation.
Develop a strong understanding of hydrogen production processes and associated systems.
Work collaboratively with Operations personnel to identify and resolve issues.
Support plant startups, shutdowns, and abnormal operating conditions as required.
Learn process control philosophies and the relationship between equipment performance and production reliability.
Develop competency in:
Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems
Process alarm management
Process troubleshooting
Operational procedures
Equipment operating limits
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and operational excellence.
Actively pursue opportunities to build operational knowledge and broaden plant responsibilities.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet site access requirements.
Demonstrated experience performing and leading Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities.
Minimum 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience in one or more of the following environments:
Hydrogen production
Industrial gases
Petrochemical
Chemical manufacturing
Energy production
Refining
Natural gas processing
Ability to read and interpret:
Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Mechanical drawings
Equipment manuals
Equipment specifications
Electrical schematics
Experience supporting industrial process operations and troubleshooting plant systems.
Experience managing contractor and vendor activities in an industrial setting.
Familiarity with CMMS systems such as SAP, Maximo, or Maintenance Connection.
Experience with centrifugal pumps and rotating equipment reliability programs.
Technical degree, industrial maintenance certification, apprenticeship, military technical experience, or equivalent work experience.
Hands-on experience with reciprocating compressors, including:
Valve replacement
Packing replacement
Crosshead and piston inspections
Lubrication systems
Troubleshooting vibration and performance issues
Understanding of steam systems, heat transfer equipment, compressed gas systems, and utility infrastructure.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
An uncompromising commitment to safety.
Mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Strong Lockout/Tagout ownership and energy isolation expertise.
Experience working independently in remote or minimally staffed industrial environments.
Effective communication with operators, contractors, vendors, and management.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Ownership mentality for equipment reliability and facility performance.
Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during abnormal operating conditions.
Desire to expand into operational support and process control responsibilities.
Career Growth Opportunity: This position provides a pathway toward advanced maintenance, reliability, and operations-focused roles through increased involvement in equipment reliability, contractor management, plant operations, and operational control systems.
Nippon Sanso Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability.
This is a safety sensitive position.
Nippon Sanso Matheson produces and supplies industrial gases, specialty gases, and gas handling equipment in the United States and internationally. We offer semiconductor, medical, welding, atmospheric and bulk, and cylinder gases for customers using gas in their labs, plants, and processes. We also design and manufacture gas purification systems, generators, delivery systems, filters, purifiers, detection equipment, control valves, management accessories, gas cylinder enclosures, source manifolds, panels, and helium recovery solutions. In addition, Nippon Sanso Matheson provides support, engineering, and systems management services to analytical laboratories and semiconductor manufacturers worldwide.
