Reliability Foreman

Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career?Join Ecolab’s team and help create a world in which we all thrive.

Ecolab is seekingaReliability Foremanto join our teaminGarland, TX.As a Reliability Foreman, you willberesponsible forinstallations, repairs, and maintenance of machinery. This includes planned and unplanned maintenance on equipment, physical structures, electrical, and process and utility systems.You willalso rundiagnostic tests on malfunctioning equipment and perform repairs and preventive/predictive maintenance activities in all areas oftheplant.

HowYou’llMake an Impact:

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements on utility systems and production and processing equipment. Ensure utility systems provide continuous supply of heat, steam, cooling, electric power, gas, or airrequiredfor operations.Optimizeuptime and minimize downtime for production and processing equipment.
• Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals,manufacturerinstructionsand engineering specifications.
• Locate sources of problems byobservingmechanical devices in operation, listeningforproblems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Use analytical instruments including multi meters, measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers, power and hand tools, welding and fabrication equipment, and office equipment such as computers, printers, fax machines, and copiers.
• Provide related technical guidance andexpertise.Assistand coach Maintenance, Operations, and QA associates.
• Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.Closework orders in CMMS, while writing technical summaries and descriptions, and detailing work performed for permanent record keeping.
• Complywiththe following initiatives: Maintenance Excellence, 5S, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Process Safety Management (PSM).
• ComplywithNational, State, local building/mechanical/electricalcodes;safety codes, OSHAregulations;firecodes;company's and customer'spolicies, procedures, and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Details:

• Plant Location: Garland, TX
• Work Week & Shift: Thursday - Monday from 07:00 - 16:00
• May require on-call availability, overtime, or shift work as needed
• May be required to fill a floating support role for maintenance shift, but it is expected to primarily work a Thursday-Monday 0700-1600

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 5 years of maintenance experience in an industrial, commercial, or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience leading or overseeing maintenance staff
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and building systems
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Experience with maintenance management systems (CMMS) or work order tracking
• Experience with building construction coordination
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Industrial Maintenance or similar discipline
• Mechanical experience in a chemical plant
• Expertisein electrical, electrical controls, mechanical, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Knowledge of plant utility systems, including compressed air
• Previousexperience with industrial motor controls (Servo and VFD)
• Working knowledge of National, State, Local building codes,OSHAand standard industry safety rules/regulations
• Experience working with pumps, welding, bearings, electrical safety, forklifts, gears, hydraulics, valves, and rigging
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Experience working in a TPM environment
• Experience working in a Lean manufacturing environment
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or multi-craft certifications
• OSHA safety training or certification
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working independently and making sound decisions

Physical Requirements of Position:

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds chest high
• Kneeling, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, and reachingabove and below waist level
• Working in a chemical processing plant with variable temperatures, odors, noise levels, elevated heights, and/or confined spaces
• Indoor and outdoor work environments

Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability.

What’sin it For You:

• Starting onDay 1: Access to our comprehensivebenefits packageincluding medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!
• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact andshape your careerwith a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

About Ecolab:

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