Maintenance Mechanic (Millwright)

Albemarle; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development resources

Job summary

Ketjen Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Albemarle, is seeking a Maintenance Millwright at the Bayport site in Pasadena, Texas. You will perform safe maintenance and repair of mechanical rotating equipment and interpret drawings and maintenance manuals.

Candidates should have 5 years journeyman millwright experience, a high school diploma, and strong communication. Preference for NCCCO Crane Operator and knowledge of alignment systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Millwright with at least 5 years of experience.
• Experience in safe in-plant maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and manuals.
• Proficient with precision measuring equipment to 0.0001" tolerance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work night shifts on a 9/80 schedule.

Responsibilities

• Safe maintenance and repair of mechanical rotating equipment.
• Interpretation of mechanical designs and maintenance manuals.
• Use of hand, portable, and stationary power tools.
• Document daily equipment activities and reports.
• Demonstrate root cause analysis to failures and generate reports accordingly.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Millwright experience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Ability to read drawings and manuals

Safety in-plant maintenance

Precision measurement tools (dial indicators, calipers, micrometers)

Tools

Dial indicators

Dial calipers

Micrometers

Laser alignment systems

Job description

Are you ready to move your career forward and help shape our company’s and customers’ futures?

If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy.

Are you inspired by “what’s next”? So are we.

When you join the Ketjen team, you contribute to a better tomorrow. You will play a role in powering many of the world’s largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. We are putting innovation to work to improve people’s lives and we want YOU to be a part of it.

Ketjen Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Albemarle Corporation, is seeking a Maintenance Millwright. The position will be based out of the Bayport site located in Pasadena, Texas.

Requirement

• Experience in safe in-plant maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment
• Highly experienced in close tolerances and use of dial indicators, dial calipers, micrometers and other precision measuring equipment achieving measurements down to .0001”.
• Good verbal communication skills
• Past history of excellent quality results in daily work activities
• Must be motivated and self-directed
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment
• Good written and electronic communication skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of Journeyman Millwright experience.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and laser alignment systems.
• Ability to Work straight nights 9/80 schedule
• Ability to complete daily equipment documentation
• Ability to interpret drawings and manuals

Preference

• Working knowledge of both pump and conveyor functions
• Working knowledge of hydraulic pumps, motors, reactors and actuators
• Working knowledge of mechanical and laser alignment systems.
• Thorough understanding of how bearing condition, alignment, structural support, and piping stress affect equipment MTBF
• An understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance procedures
• Working knowledge of the purpose and installation of mechanical seals
• Working knowledge of lubrication best practices
• Basic knowledge of mag- drive pumps
• Basic knowledge of lathe, milling machine, drill press and other machine shop duties
• 2-Year Technical Degree in Mechanical field or NCCER Millwright Certification
• Experience in repair and maintenance of rotary kilns.
• NCCCO Certified Crane Operator
• Experience working on air compressors

Job Duties

• Safe maintenance and repair of mechanical rotating equipment
• Proper handling and installation of mechanical seals
• Interpretation of mechanical designs and maintenance manuals
• Use of a wide variety of hand, portable, and stationary power tools
• Demonstrate root cause analysis approach to failures and generate reports accordingly

Benefits of Joining Ketjen

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.