Millwright Supervisor

Zachry Group•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

The Millwright Supervisor oversees and assists with the installation, assembly, dismantling, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of machinery. The role works with complex precision industrial equipment, plans and documents work scopes, and leads others by providing detailed instructions. The position also performs hands-on millwright duties, including machinery alignment, fitting, fabrication, installation, and preventative maintenance. The job requires working outdoors in varying weather, potentially at heights, and for periods of up to 12 hours a day. Employees must wear required personal protective equipment and follow safety rules and regulations.

Requirements

Demonstrated industrial construction or maintenance experience.
Experience with industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance.
At least 4–5 years of industrial construction or maintenance experience.
At least 3 years of millwright experience in power generation plants.
Ability to read blueprints, schematic drawings, and engineering specifications, and interpret technical manuals to determine work procedures.
Experience using industrial hand tools and power tools.
Knowledge of hand, power, and layout tools, including lasers, ultrasonic measuring and alignment tools, plumb bobs, cutting torches, welding machines, hydraulic torch wrenches, hydraulic stud tensioners, soldering guns, lathes, and grinding machines.
Knowledge of industrial machinery and equipment.
Understanding of load properties of cables, ropes, hoists, and chains.
Ability to use certified hand signals.
Organization and time-management skills.
Problem-solving abilities, aptitude, and manual dexterity.
Knowledge of math concepts, geometry, and layout.
Good reading comprehension and communication skills with coworkers and supervisors.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations.
Must have all Journeyman Precision Millwright hand tools, as specified in the tool list attachment.
Reliable transportation and ability to work 7 days as needed.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including standing, walking, bending, squatting, lifting, communicating, and using hands and arms for precision work and signaling.
May need to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds; occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work from platforms.
Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind, and for periods of up to 12 hours a day.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, masks or respirators, safety vests, gloves, and steel-toe boots.

Nice To Haves

NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Certification for Journeyman Industrial Millwright.
Zachry ROF’ed or formal employee.

Responsibilities

Work with complex precision machinery, including ball mills, ID fans, lube coil skids, turbines, conveyors, generators, hydraulic systems, pumps, gears, bearings, and compressors.
Plan, inspect, verify, and document the scope of work.
Use precision leveling and alignment tools to measure angles, material thickness, and distances.
Fit bearings; align gears and wheels; attach motors; and connect belts according to manufacturer blueprints and drawings.
Dismantle machines using hand tools.
Assemble and install equipment such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails.
Assemble, fasten, weld, and rivet machinery to foundations or other structures using hand and power tools.
Operate engine lathes, grinders, and files.
Construct machinery foundations when needed.
Fabricate and install parts, equipment, and machinery by measuring, cutting, drilling, and/or welding.
Turn machine parts to dimensional specifications.
Unload, inspect, move, and position equipment using cranes, hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
Use rigging and hoisting devices, such as chokers, chain falls, and come-alongs, to move equipment and materials.
Perform preventative maintenance, including lubrication and repair of worn parts.
Follow direction from the supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.
Lead others and provide detailed instructions.