Mechanic II (Millwright II)

Valero • Norco, LA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

A Mechanic II installs, maintains, and repairs rotating equipment at Valero’s St. Charles Refinery. The position performs maintenance on pumps, steam turbines, compressors, gearboxes, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, process loading arms, fans and blowers, and associated drive systems. It may also involve changing bearings in some electrical motors.

The role includes installing, inspecting, and maintaining refinery rotating equipment; inspecting and maintaining pumps; adjusting and aligning machinery; preparing and inspecting work sites; and using hand and power tools. The mechanic applies basic physical and mechanical principles and craft math, understands equipment components and configurations, metals and lubricants, and follows procedures to support safe, reliable equipment operation. This is an hourly nonexempt position eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

• Able and willing to work on-site, in person, at the Valero St. Charles Refinery.
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of rotating equipment or related experience, which may include work as a machinist, millwright, or pump mechanic, or a degree in one of these fields.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, equipment data books, and maintenance manuals.
• Ability to work call-outs and unscheduled overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of basic physical and mechanical principles and craft math.
• Understanding of bearings, seals, compressors, pumps and cylinders, valve and pipe configurations, shaft packing, and drive systems.
• Knowledge of metal characteristics and various types and applications of lubricants.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card and wear it while working at the refinery.
• Successful completion of a background check and hair-analysis drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate small lathes, drill presses, and balancing machines.
• Knowledge of measuring with precision instruments such as inside and outside micrometers, Vernier calipers, and dial indicators.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, inspect, and repair rotating equipment within the refinery.
• Perform maintenance on centrifugal and positive-displacement pumps and compressors, steam turbines, parallel-shaft and right-angle-drive gearboxes, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, process loading arms, fans and blowers, and associated drive systems.
• Assume responsibility for changing bearings in some electrical motors.
• Inspect and perform maintenance on pumps.
• Adjust and align machinery and equipment.
• Use hand and power tools to complete assigned work tasks.
• Set up, prepare, and inspect the work site.
• Follow guidelines and procedures to ensure personnel and equipment are safe and rotating equipment operates safely and reliably.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and annual bonus program.
• 100% match on 401(k) contributions up to 7%, with immediate vesting.
• Company-sponsored pension plan.
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness program.
• Customizable benefits package, subject to employee eligibility and work location.

What This Job Offers

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