Maintenance Technician - Millwright

Westlake Chemical; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical in Plaquemine, LA, seeks a skilled millwright to perform mechanical maintenance on rotating equipment, execute preventive maintenance, and participate in overhaul repairs in assigned units. The role requires strong safety practices and proactive problem-solving.

Ideal candidates have five years of industrial maintenance experience, formal millwright training, and proficiency with CMMS, precision tools, and vibration analysis.

Qualifications

• Five years of industrial/chemical plant maintenance experience as a millwright or in rotating equipment.
• Formal millwright training and certification are required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in CMMS and basic MS Office.
• Knowledge of machine alignment, vibration analysis and NDT techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical maintenance support for rotating equipment and perform preventive maintenance and overhaul repairs.
• Repair centrifugal and reciprocal pumps, compressors and related rotating equipment.
• Develop and maintain standard job plans and preventative maintenance plans.
• Assist in planning and scheduling PMs and repairs with planners and validators.
• Document changes in CMMS and maintain equipment records.
• Participate in training of company and contractor technicians.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Pumps & rotating equipment

Safety culture

Communication skills

Education

Millwright apprenticeship program

Millwright certification

Associates Degree in Maintenance Technology

Tools

CMMS (maintenance software)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Laser alignment equipment

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

Provide the mechanical maintenance knowledge and skills to support the preventative, overhaul repair and maintenance of the rotating equipment in assigned operations unit.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety;
• Adhere to and carry out all company environmental rules, polices, standards & procedures.
• Reports injuries, incidents and hazards to unit supervision as soon as reasonably possible.
• Conducts tasks with appropriate PPE as assigned.
• Responsible for personal safety and that of fellow employees.
• Participate in and promote the Continuous Improvement Process.
• Possess troubleshooting skills to define the problems with the plant machinery and participate in failure analysis on equipment as requested.
• Provide quality repairs centrifugal and reciprocal pumps, compressors and other rotating equipment.
• Set up, maintain and revise as needed the documentation for the units rotating equipment.
• Interpret, maintain and initiate necessary revisions to the equipment documentation and repair history.
• This includes all critical measurements before and after repairs.
• Develop as needed spare equipment status tracking data and report to unit operations as requested.
• Provide technical information and assist planner and validator in planning and scheduling equipment PM’s and repairs.
• Review and recommend additions, revisions and deletion of spare parts stocked in the storeroom and in the CMMS Bill of Material lists for all rotating equipment.
• Review and recommend equipment specifications changes.
• Document changes in the CMMS.
• Develop, review and revise as needed equipment and component repair/rebuild “Standard Job Plans” and as needed equipment and component “Preventative Maintenance Job Plans”.
• The technician should be capable of writing an assembly and testing procedure excerpted from the equipment manuals.
• Participate and assist in the training of company and contractor technicians.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of a formal millwright training program (i.e. Millwright apprenticeship program, ABC, Military, Associates Degree in Maintenance Technology, etc.) is required. Millwright certification is required. Minimum of five (5) years of industrial/chemical plant maintenance in a millwright and/or related industrial rotating equipment maintenance. Good communications skills, both verbal and written. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and basic understanding of a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Knowledge and proficient use of precision measurement instruments (i.e. micrometers, dial indicators, laser alignment etc.) Knowledge relating to machine alignment, vibration analysis, non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques, rotating equipment tolerances and clearances.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is sometimes moderate when working inside, however, some of the work may be required in the operating units which mandates usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs. Travel may occasionally be required.

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.

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®.