LM Maint Technician Heavy Craft

CITGO Petroleum Corporation; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Work options

9/80 Work Schedule

Annual Vacation Incentive

Paid Vacation Time

Company-Paid Holidays

Caregiver Leave

Excellent 401(k) Match

Pension Plan

Performance Incentive

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Healthy Rewards Program

Service Awards Program

Educational Assistance Plan

Dependent Children Scholarships

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

On-site Health Clinic

On-site Cafeteria

Job summary

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is seeking a Heavy Craft Technician on-site at the Lemont Refinery in Illinois. The role covers operating mobile equipment, performing fixed and preventive maintenance, and completing basic maintenance tasks in a refinery environment.

Salary range is $44.23-$51.67 per hour, with benefits and an application deadline of 2026-09-20. Candidates must have basic maintenance skills, understanding of piping and hydrotesting, and a valid TWIC or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Basic maintenance and inspection skills required for refinery equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and use basic shop equipment.
• Knowledge of piping fundamentals and hydrotesting procedures.
• Proficiency with precision measuring devices and safe crane/overhead davit operation.
• Work in a refinery environment, outdoors, with climbing and SCBA use.
• Strong safety mindset and decision-making for plant personnel protection.

Skills

Basic Maintenance Skills

Mechanical Drawings

Basic Shop Equipment

Basic Piping Fundamentals

Basic Hydrotesting

Basic Valve Maintenance

Precision Measuring Devices

Overhead Davits and Cranes

Vacuum Breakers/Rupture Discs

Work in a Refinery Environment

Work Outdoors, Climb, SCBA

Safety Decision Making

High School Diploma/GED

Valid Driver's License

TWIC Eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Class A CDL

Fork Truck Certified

Carry Deck Certified

Crane Certified (Up to 60 ton)

Job description

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well‑known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 43 active terminals, nine pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 829,000 barrels‑per‑day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best‑branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

This positions in on‑site at the CITGO Lemont Refinery, Lemont, Illinois.

Heavy Craft Technician - Candidates will work in a refinery environment operating mobile equipment and performing equipment maintenance tasks. They will also perform fixed equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance and basic maintenance tasks.

Pay Range: $44.23 - $51.67/hour.

Benefits: Hourly Benefits Brochure

Application Deadline: Sunday, September 20, 2026

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic Maintenance Skills


• Must understand:
  
  
  
  • mechanical drawings
  
  
  • basic shop equipment.
  
  
  • basic piping fundamentals.
  
  
  • basic hydrotesting of piping and equipment.
  
  
  • basic valve maintenance.
  
  
  
  


• Must understand and be able to use precision measuring devices.


• Must be able to:
  
  
  
  • operate overhead davits and cranes.
  
  
  • remove replace vacuum breakers/rupture discs.
  
  
  • work in a refinery environment.
  
  
  • work outdoors, climb, and wear SCBA
  
  
  
  


• Must possess the ability to make correct decisions concerning the safety of plant personnel and protection of plant equipment


• High School Diploma or G.E.D.


• Valid Driver's License


• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Eligibility

Candidates with the following qualifications are strongly preferred:

• 5+ years of Industrial Maintenance experience.


• Class A CDL


• Fork Truck Certified


• Carry Deck Certified


• Crane Certified (Up to 60 ton crane)

Job Duties

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site‑specific responsibilities may be assigned.

Here are the incentives we offer:

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions


• Options are department and/or location specific


• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)


• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees


• Paid Vacation Time


• Company-Paid Holidays


• Caregiver Leave


• Excellent 401(k) Match


• Pension Plan


• Performance Incentive


• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability


• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options


• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees


• Healthy Rewards Program


• Service Awards Program


• Educational Assistance Plan


• Dependent Children Scholarships


• Reimbursement for Gym Membership


• Employee Discount Programs


• On‑site Health Clinic (select locations)


• On‑site Cafeteria (select locations)


• On‑site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)


• On‑site Fitness Center (select locations)

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.