Senior Machinist – Rotating Equipment (Refinery)

TotalEnergies SE; Port Arthur (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc. – Port Arthur Refinery is seeking a skilled mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair rotating equipment in a petrochemical environment.

Responsibilities include pumps, compressors, turbines, gearboxes, and mechanical seals; perform preventive maintenance; complete documentation; and support vendor activities. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in petrochemical maintenance or a two‑year Industrial Mechanics degree with 2+ years, and are able to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 5+ years experience in petrochemical environments as a machinist, millwright, or mechanic.
• Two-year Industrial Mechanics degree (or equivalent) with 2+ years of relevant mechanical experience.
• Understanding of refinery or industrial processes.
• Experience with pumps, compressors, turbines, gearboxes, seals, and mechanical drawing interpretation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and SAP; strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair rotating equipment, including centrifugal/reciprocating pumps, compressors, turbines, gearboxes, and seals.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities and document work.
• Research materials and equipment needed for job assignments and coordinate with vendors.
• Complete job reports and project modifications and ensure safe work practices.
• Read mechanical drawings and schematics to support maintenance tasks.
• Be available for overtime, call-outs, and team communication in a refinery setting.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Pumps & compressors

Turbines & gearboxes

Troubleshooting

SAP

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma

Industrial Mechanics degree

Tools

Lathe

Balancing machine

Hydraulic press

Lotus Notes

SAP

Job description

Workplace location PORT ARTHUR-PORT ARTHUR REFINERY(TX-USA)

Dominio Maintenance & Inspection

Tipo de contrato N/A

This role is supports TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc. – Port Arthur Refinery and is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of a wide range of rotating equipment in a petrochemical/refinery environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair rotating equipment, including:
  • Centrifugal and reciprocating pumps
  • All types of compressors
  • Steam turbines
  • Diaphragm pumps
  • Unit fans (fin fans and cooling towers)
  • Gearboxes, mixers, chain‑drive units, and mechanical seals
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities
• Research materials and equipment needed to complete job assignments
• Complete job documentation, reports, and project modifications
• Work with vendors and contractors to support maintenance and repair activities
• Follow all safe work practices and refinery procedures
• Perform work requiring climbing, lifting, and manual labor
• Support equipment reliability through inspections and troubleshooting

What You Bring

• Basic math and mechanical principles
• Lubrication systems and fluids
• Bearings, seals, gaskets, metallurgy, piping, rigging, balancing, torquing, couplings, and fasteners
• Alignment techniques (laser and reverse dial)
• Use of hand tools, burning torch, and precision equipment
• Experience with:
  • Centrifugal and reciprocating pumps and compressors
  • Turbines, gearboxes, fans, blowers, mixers, electric motors, and chain drives
• Proficiency with shop equipment such as:
  • Lathe, drill press, key seater, balancing machine, and hydraulic press
• Understanding of refinery or industrial processes
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and SAP
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Stable work history and dependable attendance
• Willingness to work overtime and respond to call‑outs as needed
• Team‑oriented with strong communication skills
• Computer literate with the ability to complete electronic documentation
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics
• Physically capable of climbing and lifting as required
• High School Diploma with5+ years of experience in petrochemical or comparable industrial environments as a machinist, millwright, or mechanic
  OR
• Two‑year Industrial Mechanics degree (or equivalent) with 2+ years of relevant mechanical experience

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics, including disability and protected veteran status.