Maintenance Technician

Westlake•Longview, TX

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. SUMMARY The duty of the maintenance craftsperson is to utilize his / her skills and experience to perform a high-quality repair at a high level of productivity. The work is to be performed in a safe manner, both for the craftsperson and his / her team members, observing all appropriate procedures and requirements. The job site is to be left clean and safe for others. The maintenance craftsperson is part of a larger team whose responsibility is to continually increase reliability and efficiency of all of the various production processes and equipment. The craftsperson will assist the team in solving all safety, quality and productivity problems encountered in the functioning of the Reliability Improvement Program.

Requirements

Position requires a HS Diploma or the equivalent
Must have one of the following:
Completion of 2-year technical program (i.e. Industrial Maintenance) is preferred
Completion of recognized maintenance apprenticeship program is preferred, or
Must have 5+ years in petrochemical plant maintenance experience
Must be willing to work overtime, shift schedules and assist other craft discipline in performing a repair task.

Nice To Haves

The ability to operate mobile equipment is a plus (manlift, drott, forklift).

Responsibilities

Evaluate the job site to make sure it is safe for the craftsperson and team members
Determine, prior to beginning the work, which appropriate permits and precautions are in place and all requirements are met
Determine if the proper parts have been reserved for the job described in the Work Order
Determine if all necessary support is available to complete the Work Order
Determine what tools are required to complete the job as described
Perform the work required in the Work Order in a manner that ensures the safety and efficiency of all involved
Perform the work required at an acceptable pace to assure high productivity
Perform the required work correctly the first time
Clean area after work has been completed
Properly document the cause of the failure based on the observations made during the repair and based upon the experience of the craftsperson and others involved
Review completed job briefly with Mechanical Supervisor to assure accurate information regarding the failure(s) is entered into the equipment history database and that job has been completed as required in Work Order
Review with the Planner and/or the Maintenance Supervisor the reasons for any variances exceeding the predetermined criteria (NOTE: This is for the purpose of identifying and solving problems, not for finding fault)
Express opinions about how this job might have been done faster, better and/or at less cost.
Discuss any additional training need identified
Work with all others to develop communication and a Team Environment
Perform any other duties as requested.
Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of all personnel on site.
Whenever appropriate, promptly report Safety, Health or Environmental incidents or issues to management so the situation can be corrected.
Attend Monthly Safety Meetings to help prevent off site and job accidents
Must be willing to assist in training of others