Millwright

Flint Hills; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi is seeking a skilled millwright to maintain and rebuild rotating equipment such as pumps, steam turbines, compressors, and gearboxes. You will diagnose mechanical issues, perform precision repairs, and document maintenance activities.

This role follows a 4/10 day shift (Mon–Thu) with after‑hours/on‑call rotation, and includes progression training from Level 3 to Level 1 through our Mechanical Progression Program.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience maintaining, repairing, or rebuilding rotating equipment.
• Experience with pumps, steam turbines, compressors, and gearboxes is a plus.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair on rotating equipment (pumps, steam turbines, compressors, gearboxes).
• Follow repair procedures and checklists to ensure quality and documentation of maintenance activities.
• Diagnose equipment issues and support reliability improvements.
• Work a 4/10 day-shift schedule (Mon–Thu) with after-hours/on-call rotation.
• Complete internal mechanical progression training and advance from Level 3 to Level 1.

Skills

Rotating equipment maintenance

Education

AAS in Industrial Maintenance

Job description

Your Job

At Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi, you'll put your millwright skills to work maintaining and rebuilding the refinery's most critical rotating equipment. From pumps and steam turbines to compressors and gearboxes, you'll diagnose mechanical issues, perform precision repairs, and help keep equipment operating at its best. This role offers the opportunity to tackle complex mechanical challenges while growing your capabilities through hands‑on experience, formal progression training, and continuous learning opportunities.

Our Team

Our Maintenance Shop supports some of the refinery's most critical equipment, including gearboxes, pumps, valves, and turbines. We are a team of skilled tradespeople committed to safely maintaining and improving equipment reliability while continuously developing our technical capabilities.

Whether you bring years of industry experience or are continuing to build your craft, you will have opportunities to learn from experienced technicians, expand your skills, and contribute to work that directly impacts refinery operations. At Flint Hills Resources, we are committed to helping employees develop and grow throughout their careers.

What You Will Do

• Perform precision maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair activities on rotating equipment, including pumps, steam turbines, compressors, and gearboxes to support safe and reliable refinery operations.
• Utilize established repair procedures and inspection checklists to ensure quality, consistency, and accurate documentation of maintenance activities.
• Diagnose equipment issues and support efforts to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Work a 4/10 day‑shift schedule (Monday through Thursday) and participate in an after‑hours/on‑call rotation as needed.
• Complete internal mechanical progression training requirements and successfully advance through the Mechanical Progression Program from Level 3 to Level 1 certification.

Physical Demands or Unusual Working Conditions

• Ability to participate on the after‑hours, on‑call, or rotation schedule
• Ability to climb a minimum of 75 feet
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs
• Ability to apply a pushing and pulling force in excess of 50 lbs
• Ability to work in high, precarious places
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to work in various outdoor weather conditions

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Two (2) or more years of experience maintaining, repairing, or rebuilding rotating equipment in an industrial environment; OR completion of an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Industrial Maintenance, Millwright Technology, or a related field.
• Possess a valid U.S. Driver's License.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Five (5) or more years of experience maintaining rotating equipment in a refinery, petrochemical, manufacturing, or other industrial environment.
• Experience with pumps, compressors, steam turbines, and gearbox repair.
• Experience troubleshooting rotating equipment performance issues.
• Knowledge of vibration analysis, alignment techniques, balancing practices, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience working in a refinery or petrochemical facility.

This role is subject to the Transportation Workers Identification Credentialing (TWIC) rule and requires the successful candidate to obtain a TWIC identification badge, allowing for un‑escorted access to the facility within a specific time period.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry‑leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline - delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographical region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).