HEB Grocery
Houston, TX
Shift: FULL_TIME
Responsibilities Job Summary: As a Maintenance Partner, you'll function in a team environment, reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader with direct responsibilities to the Production Team Leader and Team. You'll provide technical support to ensure a safe environment, producing safe, high-quality product, in a timely manner, at the best cost possible. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions: Maintains manufacturing processes and equipment in optimum condition; integrates several process techniques focused on achieving high levels of overall process effectiveness (TPO) Applies fundamental understanding of team in development and active participation in a team environment through Division and Plant team orientation, and safety and quality training Operates firefighting equipment (BUILDING SYSTEMS), meters and test equipment (ELECTRICAL), computers / desktop programs and related tools (ELECTRONICS), shop equipment (MECHANICAL), including grinders, saws, threaders; adjusts set points and machine controls (ELECTRONICS); shop equipment Repair & Replacement: BUILDING SYSTEMS Regenerates PM / clean condenser units for chill water, glycol, holding freezer, and production cooling units; drains / changes oil filters on screw air compressor; replaces lamps; repairs wall and floor surface cracks ELECTRICAL Installs conduits ELECTRONICS Changes parts HYDRAULIC Replaces cylinders, valves, and pumps; rebuilds spare hydraulic cylinder; sets correct pressures on hydraulic system (for pie press) MECHANICS Replaces various shafts and bearings, filters, belts, chains, sprockets, and sheaves (using instruction manuals and parts lists) PNEUMATIC Replaces air cylinders, valves, and pumps WELDING Prepares surface; performs basic welding functions; may fill out OSHA-required Hot Work permit Inspection: ELECTRICAL for adherence to OSHA HYDRAULIC Monitors system pressures; compares to standards MECHANICS Monitors various system temperatures and pressures PNEUMATIC Monitors system pressures; compares to standards; writes up repair / rebuild order REFRIGERATION / HVAC Monitors system pressures and temperatures; compares to standards; inspects systems for leaks; monitors fluid levels including glycol levels proper ratios Safety / Compliance: Applies training and team skills to all safety-related areas (e.g., hazardous communication, lock-out / tag-out, fire prevention, confined spaces, hearing conservation, PPE, emergency action plan, drug-free workplace, powered MHE, blood-borne pathogens, storm water) BUILDING SYSTEMS Appropriately uses PM firefighting equipment, MSA, gas mask and proper canister ELECTRICAL Applies proper lock-out / tag-out on all electrical equipment Troubleshooting: MECHANICS Identifies problems with gearboxes, pumps, valves, and other basic components in the system The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations. Qualifications & Key Requirements: Work Experience: 2+ years of experience in maintenance - Required Experience in electrical / mechanical / equipment (for building & process) repair - Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to read, understand, and apply basic electrical and mechanical schematics, concepts, and principles - Required Understanding of building systems, including plumbing, electrical, lighting, foundation, plant air / cooling systems - Required Ability to identify entire sanitary drain system throughout the plan and locate the grease trap(s) - Required Ability to identify water distribution system and its individual components - Required Knowledge of locations and operations of power isolation devices in branch circuits - Required Knowledge of how to replace fuses, lamps, breakers, and switches - Required Knowledge of installing conduit - Required Understanding of basic AC / DC theory, including single and three phases - Required Understanding of basic wiring and electrical theory - Required Understanding of computers - Required Ability to work in desktop programs (MP2, e-mail, Word, and Excel spreadsheets) - Required Ability to change out electronic parts - Required Ability to demonstrate proper use of tools - Required Knowledge of how to replace cylinders, valves, and pumps - Required Knowledge of how to rebuild hydraulic cylinders - Required Knowledge of how to correct pressures - Required Knowledge of how to operate shop equipment (grinders, drills, saws, threaders, etc.) - Required Knowledge of how to replace various shafts and bearings, filters, belts, chains, sprockets, and sheaves (using instruction manuals and parts lists) - Required Ability to identify problems with gearboxes, pumps, valves, and othe