Electrician / Millwright (Dual Ticket 442A & 433A)

Westlake Chemical; Houston (TX); On-site; CAD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Incentives

Dual certification premium

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team in Canada. You will participate in a team environment and undertake tasks related to electrical and mechanical maintenance, including troubleshooting, DC drives inspection, and reading schematics.

A 12-hour continental shift is required with shift premiums and incentives. Must hold a 433A millwright or 422A electrical certificate with a minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must hold a valid 433A millwright or 422A electrical certificate.
• Ability to read prints, blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency with MS Office products.
• Willingness to work 12-hour continental shifts.
• Knowledge of calipers and other measuring devices.
• Experience with industrial electrical and electronic control systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems as required.
• Inspect and maintain DC drives and related equipment.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical codes.
• Use hand and power tools, precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain conveyors, compressors and pumps.
• Perform welding and soldering operations.
• Install and maintain fans, blowers, controls and pneumatic systems.
• Install and maintain pipes, valves, and related components.
• Ensure shop equipment is clean and safe.
• Support preventive maintenance programs and maintain records.
• Calibrate industrial instrumentation as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Read electrical schematics

Welding and soldering

Conveyor system maintenance

Use of hand and power tools

Industrial instrumentation calibration

Education

433A Millwright / 422A Electrical certificate

Tools

MS Office

Calipers / measuring devices

Job description

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

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, this individual will be responsible to participate in a team environment and undertake all tasks associated with Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance.

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 12 HOUR ROTATING CONTINENTAL SHIFTS ******Shift Premium & Additional Incentives offered******

Rate of pay: $50.29/hr with additional $2.00 premium for Dual Certification.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems as required.
• DC drives inspection and maintenance.
• Interpret all mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Properly uses all hand and power tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain conveyor system, all compressors and pumps.
• Perform welding and soldering operations.
• Install and maintain all fans, blowers, electric and electronic controls and pneumatic systems.
• Install and maintain pipe systems and valves.
• Ensure that all shop equipment is kept clean and in safe working order.
• “Call in” duty as per schedule.
• General Maintenance.
• Install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls.
• Read and interpret drawings, blue prints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
• Install, examine replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components for continuity, current, voltage resistance.
• Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices.
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.
• May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices.
• Maintain safety and environmental regulations and plant operability as top priorities as maintenance duties take place.

Education, Experience and Qualification

Must hold a valid industrial mechanic/millwright 433A/electrical certificate 422A. Minimum of 7 years’ experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of calipers and other measuring devices. Must have knowledge of computer skills using MS Office products. Ability to read prints. Must be able to work a 12-hour Continental Shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com.

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®.

To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com