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Key Responsibilities
assists in ensuring all safety precautions are taken, job hazards are identified and mitigated, and all site policies/procedures are understood and followed Conducts safety audits,
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The Millwright provides superior craftsmanship in the safe, efficient, and effective maintenance and repair of rotating equipment systems in the Geismar plant.
Responsibilities
~3 min read- →Executes the rotating equipment preventive maintenance (PM) program and report relevant findings
- →Works under the direction of the Rotating Equipment Supervisor on the overhaul of rotating equipment during routine operations, turnarounds, and shutdowns
- →Works with team members and subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop short, medium and long-term solutions to remove defects in the plants and improve plant reliability and lower cost of maintenance
- →Participates and leads in Root Cause Failure Analysis, researches equipment history and implements corrective action
- →Participates and leads risk assessment on-site as required
- →Collaborates and supports Operations with the development and maintenance of rotating equipment related Operating Procedures
- →Installs, maintains, and repairs rotating equipment, including turbines, compressors, fin fans, cooling tower fans, pumps, and gearboxes
- →Performs predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance using techniques, such as oil analysis, vibration data collection/analysis, precision laser alignment, strobe light inspection, and various other maintenance techniques
- →Performs time-based maintenance intervention/activities, such as inspections, oil changes, filter replacements, overhauls, and greasing of rotating equipment
- →Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems associated with all rotating equipment and its corresponding systems
- →Reacts efficiently and effectively to equipment failures or reliability issues while keeping safety and quality as a top priority
- →Documents equipment history and completes detailed reporting of equipment inspections and repairs
- →Provides regular feedback to the Planning team on areas for improvement, changes to job plans, and optimization of the planned time and material reservation
- →Assists with the sourcing, ordering, and inspection of new/used equipment, parts and components, as required
- →Builds strong relationships within the organization; these include other departments, global sites, and global team members
- →Reads and interprets equipment maintenance manuals, cross-sectional drawings, technical data sheets, P&ID, process drawings, and global best practices
- →Creates and manages work orders, purchase requisitions, etc. in a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- →Identifies work through walk-downs, routine surveillance or upon completion of CBM, PM or corrective work, and completes work requests on the CMMS in accordance with approved process
- →Completes daily timesheets and documents hours worked on specific work orders
- →Responds efficiently to plant emergencies, including after-hours events and call-outs, as required
- →Assists in the continued revision of spare parts and equipment documentation
- →Assists with Rotating Equipment Project design, implementation, and management when required or requested
- →Ensures basic understanding of rigging and lifting equipment, principles, and techniques
- →Provides guidance and leadership to the team
- →Contributes to the organizational vision of Global Methanol Leadership and as a team member demonstrates the core values of integrity, trust, respect and professionalism
- →Conducts all business on-site in a manner that supports and is in alignment with the Organization Responsible Care Safety Programs
- →Acts as Safety Control System Performing authority: assists in ensuring all safety precautions are taken, job hazards are identified and mitigated, and all site policies/procedures are understood and followed
- →Conducts safety audits, participates in site safety meetings, and contributes to site safety initiatives
- →Ensures the appropriate PPE are always worn
- →Participates in team events
- →Works with and assists other groups and departments to ensure goals and deliverables are met
- →Networks and promotes an environment of information sharing with other Methanex sites
- →Responsible for ensuring awareness of all controlled documents relating to this position as per the Document Awareness Report from Document Management Database
- →Completes Performance Management System requirements within the required time frame
- →Creates and documents developmental goals on the Performance Management System
- →Contributes to the ‘operational excellence’ for Methanex USA as an effective member of the Maintenance department
Requirements
~1 min read- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Mechanical Trade Certification or equivalent
- 10+ years of experience as a Millwright or Mechanical tradesman for a manufacturing facility
- Experience with Predictive and Preventative Maintenance programs and techniques
- Experience with maintenance overhaul of rotating equipment, including high pressure steam turbine and compressors
- Experience with laser alignment of rotating equipment
- Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, solve problems, and identify solutions
- Experience with dry gas seals
- Possesses excellent experience, knowledge, and understanding of dry gas seal fundamentals, inclusive of monitoring and replacement
- Experience within a machine shop and using lathes, milling machines, and associated equipment preferred
- Basic understanding of rigging and lifting equipment, principles, and techniques preferred
- Understanding of condition monitoring activities and techniques such as vibration data collection, oil sampling, strobe light inspection, and thermography preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Maximo preferred
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
Geismar, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 1, 2025
- First seen
- September 26, 2026
- Last seen
- September 30, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 4
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 20%
- Scored at
- September 30, 2026
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