Maintenance Technician - HYCO - Lemont, IL

Maintenance Technician - HYCO - Lemont, IL

Wage $35.00 - $41.00 per hour

Nippon Sanso Matheson
Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) Hydrogen Production Site
Maintenance
Technician Position Summary
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
Responsibilities
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.

Maintenance and
Reliability Responsibilities
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.

On-Call
Responsibilities
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.

Operations Support
and Process Development
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.

Required
Qualifications
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.

Preferred
Qualifications
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.

Key Competencies
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.