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Maintenance Mechanic

Texas - Houston Lubricants Plantmid

OperationsMaintenance Technician

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Requirements Summary

o Union/Company Apprenticeship o An associate’s degree in a mechanical field o Military Maintenance A School o Trade Sch

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OperationsMaintenance Technician

Texas, United States of America

Production and Manufacturing Downstream

Regular

November 3, 2026

Downstream and Renewables

Experienced Professionals

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for safely maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment throughout the facility. This role performs preventive, corrective, routine, and non-routine maintenance activities to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Responsibilities

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→Comply with all HSSE regulations, policies, standards, and procedures while actively contributing to a strong safety culture.
→Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and systems.
→Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild mechanical equipment, including pumps, piping systems, filters, conveyors, and rotating equipment.
→Operate maintenance tools and equipment, including welding and alignment tools, to complete assigned work safely and effectively.
→Use precision maintenance tools such as laser alignment systems, sheave alignment tools, and belt tensioning equipment.
→Utilize the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for work orders, maintenance documentation, and data entry.
→Request, receive, and manage Permits to Work as required.
→Perform and manage Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities, including ICC management when necessary.
→Read and interpret technical drawings, including plant layouts, P&IDs, and equipment drawings.
→Understand plant piping systems and ensure compliance with site piping standards.
→Identify and implement equipment improvements that enhance plant reliability and operational performance.
→Communicate effectively with operations personnel, supervisors, contractors, and suppliers regarding maintenance activities and equipment issues.
→Work closely with OEMs, contractors, and vendors to support maintenance planning, equipment repairs, and parts availability.
→Participate in post-maintenance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
→Safely work in a lubricants manufacturing environment while adhering to all site safety and operational requirements.

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
High school graduate or equivalent
Minimum of 4 years of current and continuous industrial mechanic, or millwright experience, preferably in the high-speed packaging industry
Must possess one of the following in a mechanical craft discipline:

o Union/Company Apprenticeship

o An associate’s degree in a mechanical field

o Military Maintenance A School

o Trade School Certificate

Experience with high-speed packaging and rotating equipment including but not limited to:

o Fillers, (volumetric and weight)

o Cappers

o De-palletizers

o Stretch Wrappers

o Conveyors (overhead)

o Drum Filling equipment

o Bottle checking equipment.

o Chains, Sprockets, shafts, bearings, gear boxes etc.

o Drop Packers

o case erectors

o Bottle squeezers

o Photo eyes

o Proximity switches

o HMIs

o PLCs

o Electrical troubleshooting

o Pumps, Motors and Gearboxes

o Hydraulic equipment

Ability to:

o Use Hand Tools

o Read Drawings

o Take Field measurements

o Install and remove equipment

o Work off JLG, and Scissor lifts

o Operate a forklift

o Welding and using torch are a plus

o Prioritize tasks

***Please note that there is an Online Assessment which is required for this position. In order to be considered, you must complete the assessment and receive a passing score, even if you have taken previous assessments. Please review your Workday tasks, directions and instructions to ensure you complete the required test within the provided timeframe***

Requirements

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