Millwright — Precision Maintenance & Reliability Specialist

Oxychem; Deer Park, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, seeks a Millwright to join our Deer Park, Texas facility. You will monitor rotating equipment, assess reliability, and perform maintenance to keep critical processes running safely and efficiently.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years of mechanical millwright experience, ability to read diagrams and drawings, NCCER certification, and proficiency with SAP and Microsoft tools. Overtime and weekend work may be required to sustain a 24/7 plant.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 5 years mechanical experience in millwright activities in an industrial environment.
• Must be able to read process flow diagrams, P&IDs, mechanical drawings and follow mechanical specifications.
• A valid NCCER certification is required. (maintenance or machinist preferred). Proof of certification prior to employment must be provided.
• Able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed to maintain a 24/7 operating plant.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator.
• Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

Responsibilities

• Monitor condition of rotating machinery utilizing parameters including vibration, temperature, pressures, flows and currents.
• Understand and assess the daily operation of various types of equipment including centrifuges, reciprocating and centrifugal compressors, conveyors, screw feeders, blowers and pumps.
• Based on assessment, provide recommendations to improve reliability.
• Maintain equipment to design specifications including, but not limited to, centrifugal pumps, reciprocating pumps & compressors, fans, gear reducers/increasers & other mechanical equipment (valves, operators, testing tools).
• Replace pump seals, mechanical seals, pump packing. Provide proper alignment for all rotating equipment utilizing dial indicators and laser alignment equipment.
• Perform preventative/predictive maintenance and troubleshoot problems. Determine material needs, sequence of operations, and job methods including the use of a computer for entering and using information for preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Be familiar with SAP, RMP, warehouse parts management, design specifications, and applicable MI procedures.
• Performs work associated with fabrication, assembly, disassembly and repair of vessels, movement and set-up of equipment.

Skills

Reading diagrams

Mechanical drawings

Reading P&IDs

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NCCER certification

Tools

SAP

RMP

Job description

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, seeks a Millwright to join our Deer Park, Texas facility. You will monitor rotating equipment, assess reliability, and perform maintenance to keep critical processes running safely and efficiently.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years of mechanical millwright experience, ability to read diagrams and drawings, NCCER certification, and proficiency with SAP and Microsoft tools. Overtime and weekend work may be required to sustain a 24/7 plant.