Jobs in Cleveland, TN

About the role

Duties and Responsibilities Basic Company Requirements • Observe all company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, performing duties safely, efficiently, and courteously always. • Read and comprehend written procedures (in English) for maintenance, repair, and operation of equipment. • Follow written and verbal instructions from supervision, management, and engineering teams. • Perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) for maintenance calculations. • Know, understand, and comply with all attendance policies and procedures. • Lead by example in professionalism, work ethic, and consistent adherence to company expectations. • Assist in training and mentoring maintenance team members to ensure skill development and consistency in work quality. B. Safety and Environmental Requirements • Properly don, use, and always maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). • Read, understand, and apply information from Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to safely handle and store chemicals. • Safely perform maintenance around solvents (such as methanol), acids (such as nitric acid), and bases (such as 50% sodium hydroxide), or other hazardous or potentially hazardous chemicals. • Understand and follow company emergency response procedures. • Complete monthly and annual safety training on time (both in-person and computer-based). • Immediately report all spills, leaks, injuries, mischarges, or unsafe conditions to the Supervisor and/or Management. • Maintain a safe work environment through active participation in hazard identification and corrective action programs. • Understand and follow procedures for line breaks, hot work, Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), and confined space entry. • Demonstrate environmental responsibility by preventing ground, water, and air pollution through proper maintenance and waste management practices. • Promote a proactive safety culture by conducting pre-task risk assessments and encouraging safe work practices among peers. C. Maintenance Work Requirements • Maintain a thorough understanding of process safety requirements including, LOTO, confined space, and hot work permits in a chemical plant environment. • Perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on process equipment, including reactors, vessels, storage tanks, pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, forklifts, compressors, and plant utility systems. • Inspect and maintain process piping systems for leaks, corrosion, erosion, and mechanical integrity. • Execute and oversee preventive maintenance (PM) tasks on schedule to minimize unplanned downtime and equipment failure. • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues using root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions. • Ensure all maintenance and repair activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. • Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance work orders, repairs, inspections, and parts usage in the provided log. • Manage spare parts inventory to maintain availability of critical components such as bearings, seals, motors, valves, and gearbox parts. • Collaborate with Operations, and Safety teams to identify reliability improvements and equipment upgrades. • Support plant safety and reliability by immediately addressing equipment issues and recommending process improvements. • Participate in plant housekeeping, including spill cleanup, waste segregation, and maintaining maintenance shop organization. • Provide timely updates to supervisors and operators regarding repair progress, completion, and follow-up actions. • Coordinate outside contractors and vendors when necessary, ensuring compliance with site safety and work standards. • Respond to “on-call” maintenance needs outside normal working hours as required. • Contribute to training documentation and standard work procedures for key equipment and maintenance processes. • Coach and guide maintenance personnel in troubleshooting and repair techniques. • Promote teamwork and effective communication between Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment uptime, preventive maintenance compliance, and cost reduction. • Support the plant in planning major shutdowns, capital projects, and resource allocation. • Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) sessions and document lessons learned to prevent recurrence. • Perform other duties as assigned by plant management. Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Special Physical Requirements: Required: • High School Diploma or GED required. • Minimum of 3 years’ experience maintaining plant or industrial equipment (mechanical focus). • Working knowledge of process equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, tanks, and utility systems. • Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated troubleshooting and repair skills. • Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and safely move heavy equipment (up to 600 lbs) using proper tools and assistance. • Comfortable wearing required PPE, including full-face respirators. • Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English. • Willingness to work on-call and respond to maintenance emergencies as needed.

What you'll bring

• Observe all company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, performing duties safely, efficiently, and courteously always.
• Follow written and verbal instructions from supervision, management, and engineering teams.
• Perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) for maintenance calculations.
• Know, understand, and comply with all attendance policies and procedures.
• Lead by example in professionalism, work ethic, and consistent adherence to company expectations.
• Assist in training and mentoring maintenance team members to ensure skill development and consistency in work quality.
• Read, understand, and apply information from Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to safely handle and store chemicals.
• Safely perform maintenance around solvents (such as methanol), acids (such as nitric acid), and bases (such as 50% sodium hydroxide), or other hazardous or potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Understand and follow company emergency response procedures.
• Complete monthly and annual safety training on time (both in-person and computer-based).
• Immediately report all spills, leaks, injuries, mischarges, or unsafe conditions to the Supervisor and/or Management.
• Maintain a safe work environment through active participation in hazard identification and corrective action programs.