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This position is responsible for electrical maintenance to support the plant operation.

• Performs work in compliance with safe operating procedures and practices including safe operation of all assigned tools and equipment, proper lockout/tryout of all energy sources to production equipment and systems being worked on, and proper use of required personal protection equipment (PPE). Responsibilities include active participation in safety and other miscellaneous training and inspection of cranes and powered mobile equipment as required.
• Complies with all environmental management requirements including proper separation and disposal of waste materials. As required, incumbents move hazardous waste from point of generation to accumulation container as necessary during course of normal repair and maintenance duties. Maintains familiarity with PRO-TEC hazardous waste definitions and procedures and accumulation area management requirements.
• Identifies situations, equipment etc., requiring maintenance.
• Makes required repairs, adjustments, etc., as identified.
• Interacts with Operations personnel to insure equipment is operating at peak efficiency and highest quality capability.
• Performs assigned routine daily maintenance tasks.
• Performs electrical/electronic maintenance and troubleshooting of problems and coordinates activities of Operations personnel in breakdown situations to return the equipment to operational status as soon as safely feasible.
• Works extensively with line controls (Reliance/AB/Siemens).
• Follows all safety procedures, lockouts and related requirements.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Immediately corrects any unsafe or condition in violation of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
• Performs work in a safe, efficient manner.
• Maintains clean work area.
• The ability to work the 12-hour, swing shift rotation is considered an essential function of this position.

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Relationships:

• This incumbent will work with other shift Technicians and Operators while performing essential shift responsibilities. This incumbent will also work with other members of the Operations Group during their week day shifts and outages.

• Observes plant safety and housekeeping rules at all times
• Can organize multiple projects at one time
• Effective communication skills
• Teamwork ability
• Blueprint reading
• Electronic Drawing Programs (AutoCAD)
• Electrical diagnostic equipment (multi-meters, motor testers, meggers, network testers)
• Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet programs)
• Preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and assessment skills
• Familiarity with computer maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Familiarity with Document management systems (DMS)
• Awareness of EPA & OSHA regulations and other related laws and regulations

• High School Diploma or the equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Associate’s Degree in technical discipline
• Successful completion of accredited apprenticeship program desirable Equivalent industrial maintenance experience will be considered in lieu of a formal apprenticeship or associate program.

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Position requires the ability to intermittently sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, climb, crawl, balance, reach, push/pull, twist, and grasp. The position also requires good hand-eye coordination and visual acuity and moderate lifting for short periods of time. Candidate may be required to work on high, elevated platforms and must be able to walk throughout the facility and withstand varying, extreme weather conditions. The position also requires the ability to complete work in confined space areas, work with hazardous materials, and work in areas where a respirator is required. Candidate must meet the requirements stated in the Respiratory Protection Policy. This includes being physically able to use a respirator, undergoing a medical evaluation and respirator fit test, and complying with the facial hair requirement and any other standards in the policy or required by regulatory standards.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PRO-TEC Coating Company will provide incumbent with training, tools, skills, motivation, and will empower the work force so that everyone is responsible and accountable for achieving the goal of superior quality products and services.

The incumbent will be assigned a locker to store personal items and company personal protective equipment when not in use. He or she will work in the manufacturing facility in and around the utility area. The temperature in the facility will vary due to the changing seasons (i.e. hot in the summer, cool in the winter).

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbents, under the guidance of team Process Technician are charged with safe operation of process section equipment maintaining proper conditions/setting to control coating weight and steel substrate properties to consistently produce prime quality product with maximum efficiency.

Note: This is one of three positions under the general title of Repair Operator. Operational details may vary between continuous galvanizing and annealing lines based on design and technology differences.

• Performs work in compliance with safe operating procedures and practices including safe operation of all assigned tools and equipment, proper lockout/tryout of all energy sources to production equipment and systems being worked on, and proper use of required personal protection equipment (PPE). Responsibilities include active participation in safety and other miscellaneous training and inspection of cranes and powered mobile equipment as required.
• Complies with all environmental management requirements including proper separation and disposal of waste materials. As required, incumbents move hazardous waste from point of generation to accumulation container as necessary during course of normal repair and maintenance duties. Maintains familiarity with PRO-TEC hazardous waste definitions and procedures and accumulation area management requirements.
• Complies with all environmental management requirements and procedures including proper separation and disposal of all waste materials.
• Operates L&N and HM1 control systems, adjusts presets into level 2 computer system and maintains process variables within specifications.
• Controls strip steering through process section.
• Operates and maintains cleaning section equipment.
• Maintains proper chemistry in coating pot, adds zinc ingots, antimony and brighteners to pot as needed, and drosses coating pot. Collects samples from coating pot for analysis by QA as needed.
• Controls air knife position and air pressure to maintain coating weights within specifications.
• Installs/removes galvanneal furnace from line and operates galvanneal furnace and minimum spangle unit.
• Maintains proper quench tank levels.
• Operates and maintains temper mill, tension leveler, roll coater/chem. treatment units and ABB coating weight gauge.
• Assists with removal and replacement of wringer and snubber rolls, changing of pot equipment, polishing and cleaning of process rolls, threading galvanizing line and welding/repairing strip breaks.
• Takes corrective action upon receipt of process alarms, identifies strip and coating defects and checks line equipment for source of defect.
• Maintains good housekeeping and performs other related duties as assigned.
• The ability to work the 12-hour, swing shift rotation is considered an essential function of this position.

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Relationships:

• Process Technicians and other assigned CXX Operators
• Maintenance personnel and QA personnel

• Basic Computer skills
• Good math and reading comprehension
• Problem solving skills
• Knowledge of quality defects, causes/sources
• Ability to follow general directives with minimum follow-up
• Ability to understand, learn, and apply technical knowledge to operation and troubleshooting of assigned equipment and systems
• Effective communication and team work skills

• Two-year Associate’s Degree in technical discipline preferred

• None

Position requires the ability to intermittently sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, climb, crawl, balance, reach, push/pull, twist, and grasp. The position also requires good hand-eye coordination and visual acuity and moderate lifting for short periods of time. Candidate may be required to work on high, elevated platforms and must be able to walk throughout the facility and withstand varying, extreme weather conditions. The position also requires the ability to complete work in confined space areas, work with hazardous materials, and work in areas where a respirator is required. Candidate must meet the requirements stated in the Respiratory Protection Policy. This includes being physically able to use a respirator, undergoing a medical evaluation and respirator fit test, and complying with the facial hair requirement and any other standards in the policy or required by regulatory standards.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PRO-TEC Coating Company will provide incumbent with training, tools, skills, motivation, and will empower the work force so that everyone is responsible and accountable for achieving the goal of superior quality products and services.

The incumbent will be assigned a locker to store personal items and company personal protective equipment when not in use. He or she will work in the manufacturing facility in and around the utility area. The temperature in the facility will vary due to the changing seasons (i.e. hot in the summer, cool in the winter).

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbent will be responsible for building on an already successful safety program, with emphasis on expanding individual participation and process ownership. They will serve in the capacity of technical resource, internal consultant and trainer, as well as being responsible for initiating and administering safety and industrial hygiene policy and procedures and ensuring PRO-TEC’s compliance with all related laws, standards and mandates.

• Establishes, modifies, and refines policies and procedures to insure a safe operating environment in compliance with OSHA and other enforcement agency requirements.
•  Serves as contact for safety compliance matters with responsible government agencies including state and federal OSHA, Ohio BWC, etc.
• Assures all mandated reporting and records are maintained in accordance with individual agency, utility, and insurance provider requirements.  This includes recording of occupational injury and illness, training, discipline, medical histories, environmental and noise data, etc.
• Enforces Associate, company, and contractor compliance with safety and health and hygiene policies.  Takes corrective action and/or reports compliance lapses/failures to management for corrective action.
• Facilitates or personally conducts required safety communications and necessary safety training as assigned of all PRO-TEC Associates, temporaries, and as necessary, contractor employees.  This includes initial training for new Associates, mandated annual training, contractor briefings, weekly safety briefings, and observations, etc.
• Develops presentations, presentation materials, and schedules.  Identifies and contracts with qualified outside trainers.  Collaborates with others in the EHS Department to coordinate response simulation training with EMS, Fire Department, and PRO-TEC Environmental Engineer for plant emergencies including injuries, evacuation/fires, and spills.
• Facilitates team building and team development.
• Facilitates active Associate involvement in and ownership of health and safety programs through involvement of Safety Committee, the EMT squad, ERT squad, participation on project teams, recognition of performance, etc.
• Interfaces with others in the EHS Department on fire protection systems.
• Responsible for safety equipment including selection to conform to OSHA standards, purchase, storage, distribution, assigning of accountability, calibration, periodic maintenance, and mandated inspections.
• Responsible for purchase and placement of all safety signs and notices in conformance with OSHA requirements.
• Responsible for incident investigations and documentation, including establishment and revision of procedures, training, and enforcements.
• Responsible for machine guarding and access control to hazardous areas.
• Coordinates industrial health and hygiene activities including periodic monitoring of noise levels and individual time weighted exposures, air quality monitoring/measurement of contaminates, scheduling of annual hearing checks and physical exams, compliance with Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, maintenance of MSDS/Right to Know, and Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan. 
• Stays current on all government activities related to regulatory compliance.

• No direct reports. Jointly supervises EHS Interns when assigned.
• Delegates work to others in the department as needed.

Relationships

• The incumbent interacts with Operations and other Maintenance personnel to assure the PRO-TEC Management
• Human Resources & Environmental, Health and Safety Department
• Safety Committee
• Operations personnel
• Vendors, contractors, and outside trainers
• Onsite nurse, Putnam County Emergency Care, EMT squad, ERT squad, and EAP
• Workers compensation personnel including those representing the state systems, private rating group administrator, managed care provider, and outside legal counsel
• Federal and State compliance officers
• General work force

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of three years of relevant professional industrial safety experience preferred
• Master’s degree or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) desirable

• Knowledge of safety theory and practice
• Familiarity with plant layout, equipment, processes, and work methods
• Knowledge of State & Federal OSHA, NIOSH, and other safety compliance standards applicable to PRO-TEC
• Strong verbal and written communication and facilitation skills
• Advanced computer skills
• Good organizational and leadership skills

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Position requires the ability to intermittently walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, and moderate lifting for short periods of time. Ability to speak effectively, read gauges and other measuring devices, read complex technical data from computer screens or text and dexterity to keyboard. Ability to withstand varying extreme temperatures while working in the facility. Candidate must be willing to occasionally work on weekends and nights as needed. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PRO-TEC Coating Company will provide incumbent with training, tools, skills, motivation, and will empower the work force so that everyone is responsible and accountable for achieving the goal of superior quality products and services. Incumbent will occupy an office in an air conditioned/heated atmosphere. 

Incumbent will be required to enter the manufacturing facility and will be required to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) which will be provided. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Competitive pay package including profit sharing
• Competitive and customized benefits to meet your personal needs
• Company contribution towards benefit premiums and Health Savings Account
• 401K - 5% company contribution plus matching options
• Emphasis on personal development including tuition reimbursement
• Clean, modern work environment with cutting edge technology
• Self-directed work teams
• Focus on Excellence