Refinery Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Matrix Service Company; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Service, Inc. in Bellingham, WA is seeking a skilled maintenance mechanic for on-site work in a refinery environment. You will operate forklifts and heavy equipment, perform mechanical maintenance, and support safe, compliant turnaround activities.

Responsibilities include rigging, replacing equipment, reading schematics, and training apprentices under supervision. A strong safety record and ability to pass tests are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years’ maintenance experience in refinery environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical schematics and manuals.
• Proficiency with basic hand tools and mechanical systems.
• Ability to operate forklifts, manlifts and similar equipment.
• Must pass safety, drug testing and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Support safety and core values on the job site.
• Rigging, signaling, and flagging for heavy-construction lifts.
• Remove and replace exchangers, vessels, pumps, and related equipment.
• Dismantle and reinstall piping systems per procedures.
• Service vessels, tower internals, fin fans, and coolers.
• Perform maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operation.
• Operate forklifts, booms, and bundle trucks as needed.
• Train and supervise apprentices when required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Industrial safety standards

Schematics reading

Mechanical systems

Forklift operation

Education

Journeyman status preferred

Tools

TWIC card

NCCER certification

High hazard facility training card

Job description

Matrix Service, Inc. in Bellingham, WA is seeking a skilled maintenance mechanic for on-site work in a refinery environment. You will operate forklifts and heavy equipment, perform mechanical maintenance, and support safe, compliant turnaround activities.

Responsibilities include rigging, replacing equipment, reading schematics, and training apprentices under supervision. A strong safety record and ability to pass tests are essential.