Industrial HVAC Specialist

This job is for an HVAC/refrigeration maintenance technician to work full time at the Arkema Clear Lake site. This person will perform daily maintenance activities needed by the operations and maintenance departments to support the HVAC and refrigeration systems throughout the process units and all occupied buildings. The technician will participate in reactive maintenance activities, preventative maintenance activities, and RCI investigations as needed.

This position should not require any travel outside of minor opportunities for training which may come up once or twice a year. This position will be a part of the HVAC/Refrigeration team which will be composed of at least one technician and one team leader, both of which will report to the I/E/A Maintenance Manager.

The job holder reports directly to the Clear Lake I/E/A Maintenance Manager. The person has routine, direct interaction with the Operations Technical Advisor(s), Operators, Maintenance Planners, Maintenance Coordinators, Reliability Team, and HES.

The job holder will have responsibility for performing the maintenance and reliability of all plant refrigeration equipment:

• 3 process chillers in the Glacial I and Glacial II operating units [2 - 1500ton, 1 - 800ton].

• 5 absorption refrigeration units designed to cool the plant refrigerated water system [5 - 1000ton].

• Approximately 48 comfort cooling systems ranging in size from small window units to building HVAC.

• Approximately 21 small miscellaneous items - refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, water coolers

The job holder will interface with the appropriate resources to resolve, improve, and implement maintenance activities in a safe, responsible, and environmentally sound manner which is in compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Monitor and maintain the plant mechanical and absorption refrigeration systems. (20%)

• Work with Operations and Maintenance Teams to address maintenance activities for the plant refrigeration systems within their prioritization order.
• Work with Operations to ensure proper and timely preparation (RTM) of the plant refrigeration systems for maintenance repairs.
• Work with Operations to resolve production limitations due to the plant refrigeration systems.
• Ensure all compliance tasks are completed on time and in accordance with regulation, policy and/or procedure.
• Maintain compliance with the EPA rules on Refrigerant under the Clean Air Act under section 608 and all amendments.
• Make recommendations to Maintenance and Operations teams on potential improvements to be made within the refrigeration systems which could increase reliability and decrease downtime.

Monitor and maintain the plant comfort cooling systems. (40%)

Monitor and maintain the plant miscellaneous refrigeration equipment. (10%)

Ensure proper preventative maintenance is performed on the plant refrigeration systems. (20%)

• Collect routine refrigerant, oil, and lithium bromide samples and ensure required analyses are completed.
• Ensure proper chemical treatment of the absorption refrigeration systems.
• Complete necessary PMs in accordance with site procedures in an effective and timely manner.

As requested by supervision, complete assignments which support the success of the Clear Lake Plant. (10%)

The duties of this position are conducted with the following considerations:

• Equipment capabilities - Mechanical integrity deficiencies and required inspections.
• Production and Maintenance workforce availability and capability.
• Impact of process changes on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements
• Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, Safe Start, etc.)
• Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents.
• Understands and Supports the Clear Lake Facility Acrylic Monomers HSE2Q Commitment.

The job holder will be located at the Clear Lake Plant and will have office space in the Esters control room. As the plant needs arise, the person will be required to work overtime. The employee…