1st Class Machinist

TotalEnergies; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies Port Arthur Refinery is seeking a technician to maintain and repair rotating equipment in a Texas refinery environment. The role includes preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation of work orders within a safety-focused culture.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma with 5+ years of experience in petrochemical or a two-year Industrial Mechanics degree with 2+ years of relevant mechanical experience. Overtime and on-call work may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 5+ years in petrochemical or similar environments as machinist/millwright/mechanic.
• Alternative: 2-year Industrial Mechanics degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair rotating equipment: pumps, compressors, steam turbines.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and document results.
• Work with vendors/contractors to support maintenance activities.
• Respect refinery safety procedures and complete technical reports.
• Assist with troubleshooting and equipment reliability improvements.
• Read mechanical drawings and interpret schematics for repairs.
• Capable of climbing and lifting as required.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Shop tools

Reading drawings/schematics

Lubrication systems

Bearings and seals

Alignment techniques

Use of hand tools

Climbing and lifting

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma

Industrial Mechanics degree (2-year)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Lotus Notes

Job description

Country United States / US City PORT ARTHUR

Area Texas

Workplace location PORT ARTHUR-PORT ARTHUR REFINERY(TX-USA)

Employer company TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc.

Domain Maintenance / Inspection / Technology

Type of contract N/A

Experience Less than 3 years

Context & Environment

This role is supports
TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc. - Port Arthur Refinery and is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of a wide range of rotating equipment in a petrochemical/refinery environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair rotating equipment, including:
  • Centrifugal and reciprocating pumps
  • All types of compressors
  • Steam turbines
  • Diaphragm pumps
  • Unit fans (fin fans and cooling towers)
  • Gearboxes, mixers, chain-drive units, and mechanical seals
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities
• Research materials and equipment needed to complete job assignments
• Complete job documentation, reports, and project modifications
• Work with vendors and contractors to support maintenance and repair activities
• Follow all safe work practices and refinery procedures
• Perform work requiring climbing, lifting, and manual labor
• Support equipment reliability through inspections and troubleshooting

Activities

What You Bring

• Basic math and mechanical principles
• Lubrication systems and fluids
• Bearings, seals, gaskets, metallurgy, piping, rigging, balancing, torquing, couplings, and fasteners
• Alignment techniques (laser and reverse dial)
• Use of hand tools, burning torch, and precision equipment
• Experience with:
  • Centrifugal and reciprocating pumps and compressors
  • Turbines, gearboxes, fans, blowers, mixers, electric motors, and chain drives
• Proficiency with shop equipment such as:
  • Lathe, drill press, key seater, balancing machine, and hydraulic press
• Understanding of refinery or industrial processes
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and SAP
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Stable work history and dependable attendance
• Willingness to work overtime and respond to call-outs as needed
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills
• Computer literate with the ability to complete electronic documentation
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics
• Physically capable of climbing and lifting as required

Candidate Profile

• High School Diploma with 5+ years of experience in petrochemical or comparable industrial environments as a machinist, millwright, or mechanic
  OR
• Two-year Industrial Mechanics degree (or equivalent) with 2+ years of relevant mechanical experience

Additional Information

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics, including disability and protected veteran status.

More About the Port Arthur

Located in Texas near the Gulf of Mexico, Port Arthur is one of TotalEnergies biggest refining and petrochemicals platforms, employing nearly 650 TotalEnergies employees. It is the largest TotalEnergies facility in the United States.
The city of Port Arthur is located on the shores of Sabine Lake with wetlands and Gulf beaches at its southern tip. There's a strong sense of community and true southern hospitality. For adventure further afield, the Cajun culture of Louisiana is at your doorstep, and being not far from Houston, both local and international travel is only a stone’s throw away.