Facilities & Reliability Tech

About Hawkins

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/

ABOUT THE JOB

Provide the necessary project and technical support to implement and continuously improve plant equipment integrity, reliability, cost, and economic performance across the facilities. The position will also support existing process troubleshooting efforts for design improvements and new regulatory or customer requirements while providing facilities support. Represent Hawkins in a professional manner with both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE)

• Ability to safely operate independently while adhering to all company SOPs and complying with all applicable Federal, State, and Corporate environmental, safety and health regulations in PSM/RMP/ISO/SQF regulated facilities.
• Support and ensure compliance with all HSE programs, policies, and regulations.
• Maintain/monitor plant and work area housekeeping standards.
• Participate in emergency response as needed.

Product Coordination and Execution

• System installation including Pipefitting, Welding, hangers, and structural supports.
• Integrity test pipe installations. This could include hydrotesting, or pneumatic testing for metallic systems. Conduct bolt torquing. Record and maintain all integrity testing.
• As needed and requested by the Engineer or Project Manager, lead and direct outside pipefitting contractors for certain piping projects.
• Work with Hawkins Engineering and Operations departments. Take general direction from Engineers or other designated Project Managers. Be willing and able to shift priorities accordingly for changes in business needs.
• Must be willing to flex between work locations as required and be flexible with work schedule including working weekends and extended hours as necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Show a sense of urgency to schedule and complete work in an efficient manner. Communicate time frames expected to complete a project. Collaborate with Project Manager to maintain schedule. Communicate progress frequently.
• Provide feedback for engineers to modify existing equipment and improve future equipment and standards. Be a part of the solution rather than identifying issues for others to fix.
• Support planning of major and specialized maintenance jobs.

Facilities & Reliability Engineering Support

• Support preventative maintenance activities across the operations.
• Assist with Boiler/HVAC/Compressors/Pump operations.
• Assist with equipment & parts standardization.
• Help promote vision/direction for all maintenance activities across Operations.
• Coordinate work activities with direct supervisor for site maintenance personnel.
• Provide technical support to production, capital, and maintenance departments.
• Understand maintenance and production work processes, methods, cost points, etc.
• Support, develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Suggest specific activities for inspection, lubrication, cleaning and change of parts to equipment, based on recommendations from the manufacturer, the supplier and from the own experience, in order to timely detect or avoid equipment deterioration.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to resolve equipment problems, investigate incidents, and improve reliability.
• Participate in root cause and failure analysis on critical equipment.
• Assist in the investigation and evaluation of new methodologies, work practices, and technology.

ABOUT YOU

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 2+ years technical degree preferred.
• 5 - 10+ years of experience pipefitting and in maintenance.
• Required to be familiar with and use all hand tools and power tools common to the field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office for communication and project coordination.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, sketches, O.E.M. instructions and specifications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact across all levels of the organization
• Proficient in working with carbon steel, stainless steel, PVC, CPVC, HDPE and other materials used in the chemical industry and familiarity with ASME B31.3 requirements.
• MRP/ERP experience and maintenance computer program experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand and climb stairs for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to work in a warehouse facility where temperatures may range from 45 up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit; as well as work outside in all weather conditions.
• Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching.
• Able to work in a non-smoking, tobacco-free site (if applicable).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. 10-20 feet up to 10 times/day; ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, frequently.
• Must be able to pull/push equipment and/or piping weighing up to 100 pounds into position for 1 -2 minutes up to 40 times a day.
• Able to climb ladders and work at heights up to 50 feet, on occasion.
• Able to perform manual dexterity tasks.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• No exposed jewelry in body piercings when in a GMP production area.
• Ability to wear a respirator for up to 4 hours a day. Refer to the SOP for facial hair guidelines.

TRAVEL

Up to 25%

Ref 2025-152

All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.