Bell Laboratories Inc., a highly successful specialty chemical manufacturer, has an opportunity for a motivated individual to join our talented Engineer team. At Bell Laboratories, we set the standards for innovation and quality products in the industry.
WHY work for Bell Labs? Stability - We've never had a layoff in 50 years! Safe Work Environment Family Owned & Local We manufacture our OWN products Brand New Manufacturing Facility (2018) Competitive Wages Fitness Center open 24/7 Work/Life Balance Achievable Goals Annual Raises, Holiday Bonuses and Cash Profit Sharing! Exceptional Benefits, Rich health insurance & 401k match JOB FUNCTION: Perform regularly scheduled maintenance and repairs within a Class 1 / Division 1 active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing facility. Facilitate contractor relationships for chemical facility maintenance.
RESPONSIBILITES AND JOB FUNCTIONS: Perform standard maintenance on equipment used for plant scale chemical synthesis (e.g., 2000 L glass-lined reactors, vacuum pumps, drying ovens, glass condensers, and filter dryers. Perform repairs and manage specialized contractors to perform needed repairs. Working with the Engineering and Chemistry teams, execute preventive maintenance and service to equipment used to support the manufacture of APIs. Examples of equipment responsibilities: Glass-Lined Reactors Inspection and measurement of glass integrity for thickness and imperfections Inspection and change out of gaskets and seals. Calibration of temperature probes and pressure gauges Repair and inspection of drain valves Acid Gas Scrubber Calibration of pH meter and controller Inspection and change out of column packing media. Inspection and change out of caustic soda reservoir. Monthly coordination with operators to replace scrubber water. Heat Exchangers for Reactors Check, maintain appropriate levels and change oil as needed. Inspect and replace heat exchanger for hard water buildup. Coordinate cleaning of water side of the heat exchanger Filtration System Check, maintain appropriate levels and change oil on vacuum pumps. Change oil filters on vacuum pumps. Inspect integrity of piping and change parts as needed. Friction Aire Drying Ovens Calibrate thermocouples. Inspect and change gaskets as needed. Floor Balances Calibrate on a scheduled basis. Level or adjust support carts. Material Transfer Pumps Inspection and changeout of gaskets Level or adjust support carts. Rebuild as needed. Freezer System Filter changeout Calibration of temperature readout Nitrogen Generator Testing proper flow to reactors Change Filters Coordinate annual PM. Water Supply Inspection of safety shower and eye wash station Coordinate inspection of sprinkler system Inspection and repair of plumbing supplying water to cooling towers. Mobile Fume Hood Changeout of HEPA filter Filter testing Flow velocity check Concentrate Mix Tanks Inspection of agitator motors Inspection of drain valves Vent inspection Agitated Filter Dryer Systems (Nutsche) Inspection and routine preventative maintenance Ensure proper mechanical operation. Monthly Tank Inspections Level Switch Tests Vent Inspection Annual Relief Vent Change outs Hot Oil Boilers Misc. Boiler PM's Annual Boiler PMs Daily Water testing and Chemical Addition Monthly third-party water treatment testing coordination Steam Trap Surveys/Inspection/Replacement Ultrasonic Leak testing PM Conduct survey of process areas to locate leaks of Air/N2 and other gases. Oil Heaters/Coolers Monthly PMs Annual Oil Testing and Analysis HVAC system Maintenance Filter Change outs Exhaust fan bearing greasing. Belt Tension and replacement PM RO system maintenance Water Softener PMs Water Testing Checks Conductivity Membrane Replacement Grounding bonding PM Checking resistance for all grounding locations. Monthly Greasing PM Completion of United States EPA RCRA Hazwoper Training. Help facilitate accurate inventory of spare parts and records of PMs. Available to be on call as needed. Overtime may be required to meet production demands. Other related duties as required. JOB SPECIFICATIONS: EDUCATION Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance or similar degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE 3+ years of previous maintenance of glass-lined chemical reactors within a chemical manufacturing environment. Demonstrated success working within and performing maintenance on equipment that manufactures highly toxic API substances and within reactor rooms that routinely employ highly flammable, combustible liquids. Must have hands-on experience and knowledge of safety measures required for operating within chemical synthesis spaces.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics are required. Logical trouble shooting and excellent verbal communication skills are required. Teamwork, flexibility, patience, diplomacy and a high level of initiative are necessary.
OTHER EQUIPMENT OPERATED Hand and power tools, spark tester, welding equipment, forklift, electrical test devices, and computers. Full-face respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) when required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently/100 pounds occasionally is required. Must complete respirator evaluation and comply with the Facial Hair policy.
