Maintenance Technician - Millwright, PE&O

Westlake Chemical
United States, Louisiana, Lake Charles
Dec 03, 2024
Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. SUMMARY Responsible for assisting in the ensuring the safety, quality and productivity problems by evaluating, executing and continuous follow-up. Part of a team whose responsibility is to continually increase reliability and efficiency of production processes and equipment with a specific focus in mechanical rotating equipment field craft work. Responsible for the evaluation of the job site for safety, obtain the appropriate permits, reserve proper parts and tools for job and thorough execution of work orders in an efficient manner ensuring safety for all. Must be able to perform general maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on typical industrial mechanical rotating equipment such as pumps, blowers, fans, compressors, gearboxes, turbines, mixers, extruders, rotary feeders, etc. as well as basic components such as bearings, couplings, seals, belt drives, etc. Needs to have familiarity with lubrication methods, alignment/balancing procedures, and vibration analysis, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May include, but are not limited to, the following: 1.Evaluation Evaluate the job site to make sure it is safe for the craftsperson and team members Determine, prior to beginning the work, that appropriate permits and precautions are in place and all requirements are met Determine if the proper parts have been reserved for the job described in the Work Order Determine if all necessary support is available to complete the Work Order Determine what tools are required to complete the job as described 2. Execution Perform the work required in the Work Order in a manner that ensures the safety and efficiency of all involved Perform the work required at an acceptable fast pace to assure high productivity Perform the required work correctly the first time Clean area after work has been completed Properly document the cause of the failure based on the observations made during the repair and based upon the experience of the craftsperson and others involved 3.Follow up Review completed job briefly with Mechanical Supervisor to assure accurate information regarding the failure(s) is entered into the equipment history database and that job has been completed as required in Work Order Review with the Planner and/or the Maintenance Supervisor the reasons for any variances exceeding the predetermined criteria (NOTE: This is for the purpose of identifying and solving problems, not for finding fault) Express opinions about how this job might have been done faster, better and/or at less cost Discuss any additional training need identified 4.Communication Works with all others to develop communication and a Team Environment Must be willing to assist in training of others. * ADDITIONAL DUTIES Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description. Comply with all Company policies and procedures. Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams. Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned. Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of others. Promptly report Safety, Health or Environmental issues or incidents to management. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required. Position requires a high school degree. Must have 5+ years in petrochemical plant maintenance experience Must be able to read and understand P&I drawings Must be willing to work overtime, shift schedules and assist other craft discipline in performing a repair task. The ability to operate mobile equipment is a plus (manlift, drott, forklift) Know and understand the following: Lubrication Classification of lubricants Viscosity, flash point, pour point of lubricants Circulating oils, gear oils, machine oils Lubrication systems Drive Components Common and special drive couplings Clutches V-Belt drives Chain drives Speed reducers Gears Brakes and motors Bearings and Shaft Seals Bearing and shaft fits Plain journal bearings Antifriction bearings and seals Special bearings and seals Lubrication and maintenance of packing and seals Pumps Principles of pump operation Centrifugal pumps Propeller and turbine pumps Rotary pumps Reciprocating pumps Metering pumps Packing and seals Pump maintenance Vibration Vibration analysis tools and equipment Monitoring and analysis vibration Troubleshooting pumps and compressors Alignment and Balancing Performing field balancing (Some experience) Laser Alignment Reverse indicator alignment Rim and face alignment Face to face alignment General Basic hydraulics Basic pneumatics Basic metallurgy Basic pipefitting Basic Computer Knowledge PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 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 usually moderate inside, but can be high outside. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Inside exposure includes but not limited to A/C 90% of the time. Outside exposure includes but not limited to outside elements 10% of the time. May be exposed to finished carpet, tile/linoleum and/or outside concrete or gravel. Job may require working in both closed and open quarters. Exposure to dust, fumes, and gasses are at a minimum on the inside, and can be moderate outside. Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation. If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here.You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.