Maintenance Technician I

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso Cryo, Inc., is one of the world’s foremost suppliers of submerged motor liquefied gas pumps. We offer unmatched reliability, quality and safety. As part of the Nikkiso Company global organization, our original technologies provide our customers with the confidence in knowing they are receiving the latest technology and the highest standards of engineering available. 

We are located in North Las Vegas, Nevada and we offer a full range of submerged pumps for LNG, LPG, LEG, LN2, liquid propylene and many other liquefied gases. With design, production and test facilities in both the United States and Japan, sales offices in Las Vegas, Houston, London and Tokyo, Nikkiso Cryo offers prompt and full support for all of our customers worldwide.

• Diagnose and repair various pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical components and systems.
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance of welding equipment, electric motors, and pressure systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance duties by following routines and providing detailed documentation in CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) and recommend solutions to recurring issues.
• Diagnose and repair basic facility issues such as plumbing, electrical/lighting, door locks, and irrigation. Experience with Electrical and Lighting Ballasts a plus.
• Organize the work area and maintain spare parts according to 5S standard practices.
• Provide support to manufacturing groups by performing non-routine service requests to assure maximum equipment uptime.
• Operate a variety of machinery, equipment and tools including saws, router, drills, sanders, planers, drill presses and carious hand tools.
• Follow safety policies and practices established by our Manufacturing safety and maintenance program including by not limited to Personal Protection (PPE) Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), Electrical Safety, and maintenance safety guidelines. Advise management of any potential risk to equipment downtime and provides a corrective and countermeasure plan.

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and proficiency diagnosing and repairing pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and fluid systems/equipment.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and carious assembly drawings.
• Experience working on various material handling equipment such as electric pallet jackets, forklifts, and overhead and jib cranes.
• Experience operating forklifts.
• Familiarity with disassembly and assembly of hydraulic cylinders, valves, and hoses.
• Ability to work on-site during operational hours with occasional overtime as required.

Physical Demands

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, may be accepted.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.