Sr. Maintenance Technician (Millwright)

Westlake Chemical; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is seeking a Sr. Maintenance Technician - Millwright to support the maintenance of rotating equipment including pumps and compressors in our chemical plant operations.

You will write and follow standard job plans, perform precise alignment, and ensure accurate maintenance records. The role requires a formal millwright background with 8+ years in industrial settings, strong communication, and CMMS proficiency.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in industrial/chemical plant millwright work.
• Experience with pumps, compressors and rotating equipment.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of precision measuring tools and alignment methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative, overhaul, repair and maintenance of rotating equipment.
• Develop and revise Standard Job Plans and Preventive Maintenance Plans.
• Maintain CMMS BOMs and spare parts for rotating equipment.
• Assist in planning and scheduling PMs and repairs.
• Train company and contractor technicians.
• Adhere to safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Millwright

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Precision measurement

Rotating equipment

Safety conscious

Education

Millwright apprenticeship

Associates in Maintenance Technology

ABC/Military program

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sr. Maintenance Technician - Millwright

SUMMARY Provide the mechanical maintenance knowledge and skills to support the preventative, overhaul repair and maintenance of the rotating equipment in assigned operations unit.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety;
• Adhere to and carry out all company environmental rules, polices, standards & procedures.
• Reports injuries, incidents and hazards to unit supervision as soon as reasonably possible.
• Conducts tasks with appropriate PPE as assigned.
• Responsible for personal safety and that of fellow employees.
• Participate in and promote the Continuous Improvement Process.
• Possess troubleshooting skills to define the problems with the plant machinery and participate in failure analysis on equipment as requested.
• Provide quality repairs centrifugal and reciprocal pumps, compressors and other rotating equipment.
• Set up, maintain and revise as needed the documentation for the units rotating equipment.
• Interpret, maintain and initiate necessary revisions to the equipment documentation and repair history. This includes all critical measurements before and after repairs.
• Develop as needed spare equipment status tracking data and report to unit operations as requested.
• Provide technical information and assist planner and validator in planning and scheduling equipment PM’s and repairs.
• Review and recommend additions, revisions and deletion of spare parts stocked in the storeroom and in the CMMS Bill of Material lists for all rotating equipment.
• Review and recommend equipment specifications changes.
• Document changes in the CMMS.
• Develop, review and revise as needed equipment and component repair/rebuild “Standard Job Plans” and as needed equipment and component “Preventative Maintenance Job Plans”.
• The technician should be capable of writing an assembly and testing procedure excerpted from the equipment manuals.
• Participate and assist in the training of company and contractor technicians.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of a formal millwright training program (i.e. Millwright apprenticeship program, ABC, Military, Associates Degree in Maintenance Technology, etc.).
• Minimum of eight (8) years of industrial/chemical plant maintenance in a millwright and/or related industrial rotating equipment maintenance.
• Good communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and basic understanding of a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Knowledge and proficient use of precision measurement instruments (i.e. micrometers, dial indicators, laser alignment etc.).
• Knowledge relating to machine alignment, vibration analysis, non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques, rotating equipment tolerances and clearances.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, climb, kneel, squat/bend, push/pull; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is sometimes moderate when working inside, however, some of the work may be required in the operating units which mandates usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs. Travel may occasionally be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

About Westlake

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com