Maintenance Technician - Millwright at Westlake

Plaquemine, Louisiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of a formal millwright training program (e.g., Millwright apprenticeship program, ABC, Military, Associates Degree in Maintenance Technology, etc.)
Millwright certification required
Minimum of five (5) years of industrial/chemical plant maintenance in a millwright and/or related industrial rotating equipment maintenance
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Basic understanding of a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Knowledge and proficient use of pr

Responsibilities

Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety
Adheres to and carries out all company environmental rules, policies, standards, and procedures
Reports injuries, incidents, and hazards to unit supervision as soon as reasonably possible
Conducts tasks with appropriate PPE as assigned
Responsible for personal safety and that of fellow employees
Participates in and promotes the Continuous Improvement Process
Possesses troubleshooting skills to define problems with plant machinery and participates in failure analysis on equipment as requested
Provides quality repairs to centrifugal and reciprocal pumps, compressors, and other rotating equipment
Sets up, maintains, and revises as needed the documentation for the unit’s rotating equipment
Interprets, maintains, and initiates necessary revisions to the equipment documentation and repair history, including all critical measurements before and after repairs
Develops as needed spare equipment status tracking data and reports to unit operations as requested
Provides technical information and assists planner and validator in planning and scheduling equipment PM’s and repairs
Reviews and recommends additions, revisions, and deletions of spare parts stocked in the storeroom and in the CMMS Bill of Material lists for all rotating equipment
Reviews and recommends equipment specifications changes. Documents changes in the CMMS
Develops, reviews, and revises as needed equipment and component repair/rebuild “Standard Job Plans” and as needed equipment and component “Preventative Maintenance Job Plans”
The technician should be capable of writing an assembly and testing procedure excerpted from the equipment manuals
Participates and assists in the training of company and contractor technicians
Other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

rotating equipmentcentrifugal pumpsreciprocating pumpscompressorstroubleshootingfailure analysispreventive maintenanceCMMSPPEsafety compliance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Maintenance Technician - Millwright position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this Maintenance Technician role remote or onsite?

The position is onsite.

What skills and qualifications are required for this millwright role?

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a formal millwright training program, millwright certification, and at least five years of industrial/chemical plant maintenance experience with rotating equipment. Additional needs are good communication skills, basic Microsoft Word and Excel knowledge, and understanding of a CMMS.

What is the company culture like for this maintenance technician position?

The role emphasizes a strong safety culture through personal behavior, commitment to environmental, health & safety, adherence to company policies, and participation in the Continuous Improvement Process.

What makes a strong candidate for the Millwright Maintenance Technician role?

A strong candidate will have millwright certification, completion of a formal millwright training program, and at least five years of hands-on experience maintaining rotating equipment like pumps and compressors in industrial or chemical plants.