Millwright - Field Services Crew

John H. Carter Company; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The John H. Carter Company is seeking an experienced Millwright to assemble, repair and install petrochemical rotating equipment, including pumps, blowers and compressors. This role covers both Geismar facility work and travel to customer sites within 100 miles.

You will diagnose and service equipment in a fast-paced environment, document work details, and build strong client relationships while maintaining a high level of safety and quality in every job.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or NCCER/trade school in craft preferred.
• Minimum 10 years hands-on experience in maintenance/repair/assembly of petrochemical rotating equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of rotating equipment including pumps, blowers, agitators, compressors.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, diagnose and repair petrochemical rotating equipment in field or Geismar facility.
• Assemble rotating equipment for shipment, including alignment and guarding.
• Perform baseplate replacement and packing/mechanical seal replacement.
• Document work scope with critical dimensions on forms.
• Manage multiple projects with little oversight.
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Work on-call and off shift as required.
• Build strong relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Maintain customer service attitude.

Skills

Precision millwright

Equipment alignment

Field service

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree/NCCER/Trade School

Job description

This Millwright role is responsible for assembling and/or repairing equipment and machinery for the John H. Carter Co., Inc. / ControlWorx, LLC (JHC/CWX) Process Pumps & Equipment business unit. This work may include assembling, removing, repairing, transferring and installing typical petrochemical rotating equipment and machinery, including pumps, blowers, agitators, compressors, etc. Millwright activities may take place in the Geismar equipment repair facility and/or at customer sites, mostly within 100 miles.

The incumbent should strive to completely understand the needs and overall goals of both the PPE equipment repair facility and the customer. To be successful, the incumbent must interact and make a personal connection with both internal and external personnel to complete the millwright tasks and deliver quality services.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Utilize precision millwright skills and knowledge to disassemble, inspect, diagnose and repair typical petrochemical rotating equipment, including pumps, blowers, agitators, compressors, etc. This may be completed in the field at customer sites or in the Geismar equipment repair facility.
• Assemble new rotating equipment for shipment to customers, including precision equipment assembly, coupling and motor installation, equipment alignment, guarding installation, etc.
• Field activities may include (but are not limited to) removal and/or replacement of rotating equipment, including baseplate replacement, packing/mechanical seal replacement, precision alignment, etc.
• For both shop and field activities, properly document work scope, including all critical dimensions on appropriate as-found/as-left forms
• Ability and initiative to potentially manage multiple projects with little oversight
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Available to work overtime and weekends as deemed necessary
• Able and willing to work on-call and off shift as required by customers and/or management
• Ability to establish strong relationships with customers and fellow employees
• Must have a customer service attitude and remain positive in all interactions

Certifications, Education and Experience:

• Associate Degree, NCCER, or Trade School in craft preferred
• Minimum 10 years of hands‑on experience in maintenance, repair, and/or assembly of typical petrochemical rotating equipment; Will consider lesser experience depending upon background, exhibited knowledge level, etc.
• In-depth, hands‑on knowledge of typical petrochemical rotating equipment including (but not limited to) pumps, blowers, agitators, compressors, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: John H Carter Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of John H Carter Company about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at John H Carter Company via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a validand executedsearch firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of John H Carter Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by John H Carter Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Millwright.

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

In-depth, hands‑on knowledge of typical petrochemical rotating equipment including (but not limited to) pumps, blowers, agitators, compressors, etc.

2+ years of hands‑on experience in maintenance, repair, and/or assembly of typical petrochemical rotating equipment; Will consider lesser experience depending upon background, exhibited knowledge level, etc.

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