In this job you will perform wide ranging tasks and projects to maintain the Chicago facilities operations. You will report to the Supervisor Facilities Maintenance and share responsibility for Facilities Maintenance and Engineering activities at the S&C Chicago Ridge Boulevard Industrial Campus. The maintenance technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives. This role requires a high level of flexibility, resourcefulness, and initiative.

Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain facility equipment. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of facility equipment and production equipment.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of facility and production equipment.
• Read and interpret equipment schematics, manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines and equipment.
• Use of a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, airflow meters, manometers, etc.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Some exposure to other work may include:
• Coordination with contractors and service companies.
• Plant rearrangement work.

Coordination with GHSE, Security and Risk management teams.(Please list the duties of the position)

To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:

• Basic knowledge of HVAC controls, refrigeration, pneumatics and hydraulics, air compressors.
• 2 year or 4 year technical degree
• Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, Oracle.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read schematics and drawings.
  

Relevant work experience:

Candidate must have at least 5 years experience in industrial/commercial hvac refrigeration and controls. Experience with environmental chambers a plus.

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing: Possible standing/sitting at work bench
• Lifting: Frequent lifting tools, parts, equipment, etc.
• Walking: Frequent walking within the plant and outdoors.
• Carrying: Occasional carrying of light objects such as small parts, measuring equipment.
• Pushing: Occasional pushing of objects
• Pulling: Occasional pulling of objects.
• Bending: Occasional bending during normal work function.
• Reaching: Occasional reaching.
• Handling: Frequent handling of parts and tools.

Environment: Working in manufacturing environment. Working on equipment out doors on roof tops in various weather conditions.

S&C is a global company providing equipment and services for electric power systems. Founded in 1911, the Chicago-based company designs and manufactures switching and protection products for electric power transmission and distribution. S&C’s Engineering teams design solutions for a portfolio of products for a wide range of customers including electric utilities and industrial/commercial power users. S&C offers broad opportunities for advancement, excellent education and training programs, a challenging work environment, and a strong package of pay and benefits.

The Human Energy of S&C has been built on the principles of integrity, enthusiasm, and sustained energy. These are the traits that S&C has always looked for and found when seeking people to join our 100% employee-owned team. S&C would not be where it is today without the diversity of our team members and business partners. We consider our diversity to be a core strength of our company, and we aspire to align our team-member demographics with the populations in which we live and work. To realize this vision, we seek to facilitate the career development of minorities, women and all team members through events hosted by our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement and Awareness (I.D.E.A.) Group, Women’s Empowerment Group and other S&C affinity groups.