About this position
ODFJELL JOB DESCRIPTION
COMPANY: OTH
JOB LOCATION: OTH (TERMINAL)
JOB TITLE: HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
DEPARTMENT: MAINTENANCE
REPORTS TO: MAINTENANCE MANAGER
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: EXEMPT
MANAGERIAL: NO Direct reports: None # Total: 0
BUDGET AUTHORITY: N/A
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform (hands-on) preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on terminal Hydraulic system with mechanical / controls / electrical / hydraulic equipment to maintain the facility at peak operating efficiency on a 24-hour basis, consistent with company and government standards of safety, environmental and quality control.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Spearhead and develop mechanical and hydraulic system maintenance for the site.
- Mechanical, Controls, and Electrical fault-finding to determine route cause issues to solve and communicate solutions.
- Develop best practice for existing and new hydraulic system development.
- Identify and remedy discrepancies in technical documentation.
- Hands-on approach to the maintenance of the hydraulic system.
- Read, understand, and interpret P&IDs, hydraulic and electrical schematics, sketches, and written instructions to perform maintenance and safely operate system equipment.
- Maintain accurate records of system testing and inspection/checkout.
- Work closely with Odfjell personnel, onsite contractors, and offsite contractors to complete PMs, repairs, projects, and ,when required
- Support spare parts inventory program.
- Participate in the change management and HAZOP review for system upgrades/modification.
- Implement and comply with corporate procedures and processes.
- Cooperate with and support colleagues.
- Compliance with company policies, including the Code of Conduct, is mandatory.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Recognition of the need for continued learning and continued improvement to produce quality, safe and efficient performance of maintenance personnel.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Communication and documentation of job functions / projects to allow for employee’s superior to assume and/or assign this position’s duties to someone else, during times of absence, vacation, or offsite training.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Prefer specialized vocational or technical training
- Minimum 5+ years of work experience in a similar role of Hydraulics system, compressor/turbine maintenance, or equivalent for mechanical and controls maintenance
- Experience in understanding hydraulics, mechanical repairs, controls, and electrical functions of a hydraulic system
- Experience in reliability practices, hydraulic system integrity and predictive/preventative maintenance preferred
- Ability to read and understand P&IDs, schematics and engineered drawingsPHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Occasionally: sitting; ability to board vessels; crawling; crouching; fine manipulation; using math/calculations
Frequently: standing; walking (general); walking in or out of terminal, through turnstile, be able to evacuate terminal in emergency; ability to climb to top of tanks; bending over; climbing; reaching overhead; kneeling; balancing; pushing or pulling; grasping; repetitive use of hands/arms; repetitive use of legs; lifting or carrying 26- 50 lbs.; eye/hand coordination; talking; touching; keyboarding/typing; thinking analytically; understanding, assimilating and drawing conclusions from information and data; producing unique or creative solutions to problems; receiving and transmitting information accurately using oral communications; receiving and transmitting information accurately using written communications; remembering details; making decisions; adjusting to changes; examining/observing details; discriminating colors
Continuously: hearing; smelling; seeing; maintaining stamina during workday; concentrating on tasks; maintain attention span during workday; using English language correctly.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Occasionally: heavy machinery; vibration
Frequently: working a 5/8, M-F schedule; irregular hours; on call schedule at least every other weekend; respirator fit; hot/cold temperatures; work outside; electrical hazards; falling hazards/wear safety harness; sharp objects/tools; working at heights; working in confined spaces; exposure to fumes, gases, odors; exposure to dirt, dust, grease. Oil, mud; excessive noise exposure; hot temperature devices (burners, flame torches, etc.)/ performing multiple tasks at the same time; working in difficult interpersonal situations.
Continuously: close proximity/potential exposure to hazardous chemicals; wearing PPE; maintain TWIC card; wearing uniform (FRC); maintaining composure and professionalism under emotional stress; maintaining high level of energy and productivity through the workday or shift; pass any random drug testing.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT UTILIZED
- Desktop PC (programs such as SAP, CMMS will be used)
- Marine cranes and winches
- Pumps & Motors
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Forklift
- Rigging equipment
- Personal safety equipment
- Measuring and leveling equipment
- Some operation of heavy equipment
JOB DESCRIPTION CHECKLIST | |||
Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions Essential for the Job | |||
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PHYSICAL EFFORT | Occasionally | Frequently | Continuously |
Sitting | X | ||
Standing | X | ||
Walking (general) | X | ||
Walking in terminal, through turnstile, be able to evacuate terminal in emergency | X | ||
Ability to climb ladder to top of tanks at terminal |
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Ability to board vessels via rope ladder | X |
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Bending over | X | ||
Crawling | X | ||
Climbing | X | ||
Reaching overhead | X | ||
Crouching | X | ||
Kneeling | X | ||
Balancing | X | ||
Pushing or pulling | X | ||
Grasping | X | ||
Repetitive use of hands/arms | X | ||
Repetitive use of legs | X | ||
Lifting or carrying: 26 to 50 lbs. | X | ||
Eye/hand coordination | X | ||
Fine manipulation | X | ||
Talking | X | ||
Hearing | X | ||
Touching | X | ||
Smelling | X | ||
Seeing | X | ||
Keyboarding/typing | X | ||
Maintaining stamina during workday | X | ||
MENTAL EFFORT | Occasionally | Frequently | Continuously |
Thinking analytically | X | ||
Making decisions |
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Concentrating on tasks |
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Remembering details |
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Adjusting to changes |
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Examining/observing details |
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Maintaining attention span during workday |
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Understanding, assimilating and drawing conclusions from information and data | X | ||
Producing unique or creative solutions to problems | X | ||
Receiving and transmitting information accurately using oral communications | X | ||
Receiving and transmitting information accurately using written communications | X | ||
Discriminating colors | X | ||
Using math/calculations | X | ||
Using English language correctly | X | ||
WORKING CONDITIONS | Occasionally | Frequently | Continuously |
Irregular hours | X | ||
Shift schedule | |||
On call schedule | X | ||
Close proximity/potential exposure to hazardous chemicals | X | ||
Wear PPE | X | ||
Respirator fit | X | ||
Hot/cold temperatures | X | ||
Work outside | X | ||
Electrical hazards | X | ||
Falling hazards/wear safety harness | X | ||
Heavy machinery | X | ||
Sharp objects/tools | X | ||
Working at heights | X | ||
Working in confined spaces | X | ||
Exposure to fumes, gases, odors | X | ||
Exposure to dirt, dust, grease, oil, mud | X | ||
Excessive noise exposure | X | ||
Hot temp devices (burners, etc.) | X | ||
Vibration | X | ||
Maintaining TWIC card | X | ||
Wearing uniform | X | ||
Maintaining composure and professionalism under emotional stress | X | ||
Performing multiple tasks at the same time | X | ||
Working in difficult interpersonal situations | X | ||
Maintaining high level of energy and productivity through the work day or shift | X |