Maintenance Mechanic

Celanese • Washington, WV

20d

About The Position

Celanese is hiring a full-time, experienced Area Mechanic at Washington Works in Washington, West Virginia. The mechanic maintains plant equipment and performs mechanical tasks safely, using technical information, tools, equipment, and applicable maintenance systems. Depending on qualifications, certification, experience, and training, the role may also involve advanced tasks such as welding, vibration analysis, valve bench work, refrigeration, and rigging. Mechanics work with team members on safety, customer service, work planning, projects, and improvements to work methods and plant equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work legally in the United States; visa sponsorship or support, including for permanent residency, is not available.
• Ability to interpret industrial drawings, including schematic drawings to component level and P&IDs.
• Good mathematical skills, including basic algebra.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to identify root causes of failures and communicate appropriately.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to research and suggest systematic improvements.
• Ability to work overtime, including holidays, weekends, and short-notice call-ins, as required.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds frequently, 25 pounds regularly, and 55 pounds occasionally; climb stairs, ladders, and columns; stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, use visual acuity, reach overhead, hear, and respond to alarms.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including steel-toed shoes, hard hat, Nomex clothing, protective eyewear, face shields, hearing protection, arc-protective clothing, and respirator as needed.
• Must be SCBA fit tested and able to wear the gear as required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Mechanical, instrumentation, or electrician experience is a plus.
• Pipe fitting or pipe sketching.
• Equipment installation experience.
• Welding or fitting experience is a plus.
• Experience with SAP-PM.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety practices and rules, wear required protective equipment, and work to prevent on-the-job injuries.
• Perform advanced mechanic tasks when qualified, certified, experienced, or trained, including welding, vibration analysis, valve bench work, refrigeration, and rigging.
• Locate, read, and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, CAD drawings, and other information to plan and perform mechanical work.
• Develop and apply knowledge of equipment, process flow, operating parameters, product or service standards, raw materials, and relevant terminology.
• Inspect new parts and verify their design, composition, and tolerances for equipment.
• Use SAP PM or an applicable system to accomplish maintenance tasks.
• Rig valves, pumps, motors, piping, and other equipment within the scope of experience and training; recognize limitations and call riggers when needed.
• Lay out and fabricate parts from various materials using hand, power, and specialized tools.
• Operate lifts and hoists to position equipment for inspection, dismantling, and repair.
• Create sketches of equipment such as steel frames, piping, and sheet-metal items.
• Operate motorized vehicles, including pickup trucks, forklifts, workbasket lifts, transporters, and veri-lifts.
• Participate in meetings about safety, customer service, and work planning to exchange information and solve problems.
• Discuss and suggest improvements to work methods and procedures with team members.
• Assist other project team members with project design and implementation.
• Implement and assist with Changes of Design to plant equipment, including piping, to make new or alter existing installations.
• Align rotating and stationary equipment, including pumps, shafts, motors, gearboxes, blowers, and drive assemblies, using dial indicators and laser alignment tools to help prevent premature failures.
• Handle, transport, install, and torque RVs, RDs, and CV breakers using hand and special tools; make them available for inspection and verify the condition of holders, piping, and vessels according to VR code.
• Use an acetylene torch to burn, heat, clean, and cut metal items, including grating, iron, piping, bearings, bearing housings, and bolts.

Benefits

• Industry-leading benefits package, including 401(k), PTO, and medical insurance packages.
• Multiple scheduling options to support work-life balance.
• Career advancement opportunities into leadership or technical roles.
• An award-winning workplace.
• No relocation assistance is offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED