Maintenance Mechanic Houston

polyntspa • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Troubleshoot, repair, install and maintain all mechanical equipment in a chemical plant that operates on a 24 hour / 7 day schedule. Rotating on-call status will be expected for off hour support. Commitment to excellence in EHS and Quality.

Requirements

• Pass a routine physical examination and drug test.
• Lift and control a minimum of 50-pound load from floor level to standing position.
• Regularly walk, climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, etc. both indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.
• Operate power tools such as a drill press, band saw, grinders, etc.
• Operate torches, welders, cutters, etc.
• Operate plant vehicles, such as forklift and boom lift.
• Operate basic hand tools, measurement and test equipment.
• Self motivated, quality and safety conscious individual.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and written, and read and follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the willingness to learn from and train others.
• High school diploma or equivalent level as a minimum education.

Nice To Haves

• Additional course work, technical training, apprenticeship, etc, is desirable.
• Millwright training/experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install and maintain all chemical plant mechanical equipment. The mechanical equipment includes pumps (centrifugal, positive displacement, air diaphragm, etc.), agitators, fans, blowers, mechanical seals and sealing devices (packing, etc.) associated with this equipment. Install and modify existing and new piping systems and lines, including valves, vessels, filters, exchangers (assembly and disassembly) and equipment setting and alignment. Structural, construction, painting, concrete, insulation and light sheet metal work, etc. may also be required.
• Learn proper methods for equipment and safety inspections. Inspect equipment for defects and record all repairs in the CMMS system. Write and perform preventative maintenance tasks. Be available for call out rotations and be able to work autonomous after learning the plants protocol for maintenance repairs. Become familiar with the plant’s utilities to include monitoring, preventative, and corrective maintenance on the equipment.
• Become familiar with relevant maintenance department SOPs. Learn the plant processes and hazards associated with them. Be safety conscious and follow the plant safety policies and procedures (e.g. fall protection, lock out tag out, hot work, confined space). Become familiar with the proper PPE task requirements.
• Actively participate in safety committee, near miss reporting, incident investigations, and safety housekeeping inspections. Complete and initiate the proper documentation of work orders in the maintenance system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees