Our Company:
D&R Tank is a leading player in the manufacturing and heavy construction industry, committed to delivering high-quality water storage tanks while ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees. We are seeking a dedicated Equipment Maintenance Specialist to join our team and help us maintain our high standards of safety and equipment reliability
Job Summary:
The Equipment Maintenance Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the safety protocols and maintenance of equipment used in our manufacturing and construction operations. This role involves conducting regular safety inspections, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and performing preventative maintenance and repairs on specialized equipment such as gantry and jib cranes, wheelabrator, forming rolls, industrial dust collectors, CNC plasma cutting machine, and press brakes to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of manufacturing equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Develop and implement safety protocols and procedures in compliance with industry regulations.
- Train employees in proper equipment usage.
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on specialized equipment nincluding gantry and jib cranes, wheelabrator, forming rolls, industrial dust collectors, CNC plasma cutting machine, and press brakes.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, and equipment performance.
- Collaborate with the operations team to identify and address potential safety hazards.
- Ensure all equipment is in optimal working condition and meets safety standards.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and coordinate repairs with external vendors if necessary.
- Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in safety and maintenance practices.
- Perform other shop duties as needed depending on workload company needs
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or degree in a related field preferred.
- Proven experience in equipment maintenance within the manufacturing or heavy construction industry.
- Experience with operating and maintaining high-powered (480V) equipment.
- Experience with welding and weld equipment.
- Proven ability to create preventative maintenance plans for older equipment.
- Strong knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.
- Proficiency in using maintenance management software and tools is preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Physical ability to perform maintenance tasks and lift heavy equipment.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Our Company:
D&R Tank is the largest designer and manufacturer of large capacity, welded steel water tanks in New Mexico and works in surrounding states such as Texas, Arizona, Colorado, and Oklahoma. Since the company’s inception in 1978, D&R Tank has manufactured and rehabilitated over 1,500 welded steel tanks. In addition to tanks, we also fabricate and design metal projects to customers’ specifications for several industries including art projects!
Hours: Monday- Friday, 7 am to 4:30 pm, 9/80 work schedule
Pay: Based on Experience. Paid Weekly
Description:
The structural engineer will design and manufacture above-ground storage solutions for municipal, public, and private use. During the engineering phase of the tank design, we perform several calculations to ensure structural requirements are met based on building code including seismic, wind and snow load conditions. Every tank and foundation must meet codes, including NFPA, API, NSF and AWWA Standards. Once designed and engineered, the structural engineer will review and seal all tank drawings for customer approvals. Every tank and foundation we design is unique to meet those needs.
Responsibilities include:
- Create, revise, and improve production prints using AutoCAD
- Work with sales team and project managers to interpret customers’ needs
- Work through drawing approval process
- Support fabrication processes with plasma cutting layouts and designs
- Maintain knowledge base of AWWA, API, NFPA manufacturing procedures
- Maintain database of customer drawings and stock parts drawings
- Communicate daily and solve problems with project managers, shop, and field crews in terms of design/drafting/engineering support of storage tank repair projects and new tank construction
Requirements:
- Experience: 5 years
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- An ideal candidate would have completed the EIT/FE exam and is working towards their Professional Engineering license
- Working knowledge and demonstrated use of AutoCAD or similar software
- Strong math and geometry skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Team-based approach to day-to-day business, problem solving, and leadership with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to and work in harmony with field/shop personnel, management, and administrative staff
- Be self-sufficient with the ability to perform a wide range of tasks with minimal supervision
- Be or become a technical expert on AWS, API 650/653/620, AWWA D100, OSHA, NFPA, etc.
Benefits:
401(k) with company contribution, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, bonus potential based on employee and company performance
Welders of this company typically work around 40 hours per week, regularly lift and carry 75 lbs, weld off scaffolding in the field, work around heavy equipment, and field welders travel up to 100% of the work week and work in a very fast-paced work environment. Drug-free environment.
Preferred: At least 5 years structural steel fabrication experience, welding certifications or ability to become certified, willing to work in the field. Safety Training.
Job Requirements:
- Willing to travel up to 100% of work week.
- Respect for foreman’s authority
- Sense of Urgency during working hours
- Welding crews work quickly and efficiently; candidate needs to be able to keep up with crew
- Ability to stand for 8-12 hour shifts, follow verbal procedures, adhere to all safety policies and procedures, work on scaffolding/heights in a commercial construction setting, & be self-motivated
- Must be able to read and decipher shop drawings.
- Must possess keen eyesight and hand-eye coordination.
- Must have basic math and verbal communication skills.
- Must able to stoop, stand, bend and work in awkward positions to complete welding duties.
- Often are required to do their work at a great height on a scaffold.
- Be able to access online safety training within first week
- Required for field work: Hard Hat, Welding Hood, Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Boots
Application Requirements:
- Complete and return Application of Employment before scheduled interview/weld test
- Must be able to attend in-person interview & take drug screen at an Albuquerque, NM location
- Welding test: 6 plates total
- 1. SMAW - Weld Rod Test - 7018 (2G, 3G,4G)
- ⅜ plate
- ¼ backing strip
- 2. SMAW - Weld Rod Test - 7010 (2G, 3G)
- 1. SMAW - Weld Rod Test - 7018 (2G, 3G,4G)
- Welding test: 6 plates total
Welders of this company work up to 9 hour shifts, regularly lift and carry 75 lbs, weld off scaffolding, work around heavy equipment in a very fast-paced production environment. Drug-free environment.
Preferred: At least 5 years structural steel fabrication experience, welding certifications or ability to become certified, willing to work in the shop or field, safety training
Job Requirements:
- Must be drug-free at all times
- Sense of Urgency during working hours
- Good attitude
- Respect for authority
- Shop welders work quickly and efficiently; candidate needs to be able to keep up with production
- Ability to stand for 9 hour shifts
- Follow verbal procedures
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
- Work on scaffolding/heights in a commercial construction setting
- Self-motivated
- Must be able to read and decipher shop drawings
- Must possess keen eyesight and hand-eye coordination
- Must have basic math and verbal communication skills
- Must able to stoop, stand, bend and work in awkward positions to complete welding duties
- Often are required to do their work at a great height on a scaffold
- Be able to access online safety training within first week
- Required for field work: Hard Hat, Welding Hood, Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Boots & proper welding attire
Application Requirements:
- Complete and return Application of Employment before scheduled interview/weld test
- Must be able to attend in-person interview, required weld test (info below) & take drug screen at an Albuquerque, NM location
- Welding test: 6 plates total
- 1. SMAW - Weld Rod Test - 7018 (2G, 3G,4G)
- ⅜ plate
- ¼ backing strip
- 2. SMAW - Weld Rod Test - 7010 (2G, 3G)
- 3. FCAW Wire Weld Test - NR-211-MP (2G, 3G,4G)
- 1. SMAW - Weld Rod Test - 7018 (2G, 3G,4G)
- Welding test: 6 plates total
Field Painter Helpers of this company work 40 hours per week, regularly lift and carry 75 lbs, work & around and heavy equipment in a very fast-paced production environment, & are self-motivated. Drug-free environment.
Preferred: Experience working laborious positions in a field construction setting, working around cranes, utilize scaffolding, safety training, spanish-speaking
Job Requirements:
- Must be drug-free at all times
- Wear Respiratory protection for most of the day
- Sense of Urgency during working hours
- Respect for foreman’s authority
- Positive Attitude
- Painting crews work quickly and efficiently; candidate needs to be able to keep up with crew’s pace, per foreman’s instructions
- Ability to stand for 8-12 hour shifts,
- Follow verbal procedures
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
- Must be able to work on scaffolding/heights in a commercial construction setting
- Must possess keen eyesight and hand-eye coordination.
- Must able to stoop, stand, bend and work in awkward positions to complete painting duties
- Often are required to do their work at a great height on a scaffold.
- Be able to access online safety training within first week
- Required for work: Hard Hat, Steel Toe Boots
Application Requirements:
- Complete and return Application of Employment before scheduled interview/weld test
- Must be able to attend in-person interview & take drug screen at an Albuquerque, NM location
In order to be a qualified candidate, you must also be employable in the U.S., have reliable transportation, hold a valid driver's license & own personal work attire (long-sleeve shirt, steel-toed boots, gloves, and safety glasses).
Shop Helpers of this company work 9 hour shifts, regularly lift and carry 75 lbs, work & around and heavy equipment in a very fast-paced production environment, & are self-motivated. Drug-free environment.
Preferred: Experience working laborious positions in a shop construction setting
Job Requirements:
- Must be drug-free at all times
- Respect for foreman’s authority
- Positive Attitude
- Painting crews work quickly and efficiently; candidate needs to be able to keep up with crew’s pace, per foreman’s instructions
- Ability to stand for 8-12 hour shifts,
- Follow verbal procedures
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
- Must possess keen eyesight and hand-eye coordination.
- Must able to stoop, stand, bend and work in awkward positions to complete painting duties.
- Be able to access online safety training within first week
- Required for work: Hard Hat, Steel Toe Boots
Application Requirements:
- Complete and return Application of Employment before scheduled interview/weld test
- Must be able to attend in-person interview & take drug screen at an Albuquerque, NM location
In order to be a qualified candidate, you must also be employable in the U.S., have reliable transportation, hold a valid driver's license & own personal work attire (long-sleeve shirt, steel-toed boots, gloves, and safety glasses).
