Millwright

Millwright PositionThe Millwright provides superior craftsmanship in the safe, efficient, and effective maintenance and repair of rotating equipment systems in the Geismar plant.Position ResponsibilitiesExecutes the rotating equipment preventive maintenance (PM) program and report relevant findingsWorks under the direction of the Rotating Equipment Supervisor on the overhaul of rotating equipment during routine operations, turnarounds, and shutdownsWorks 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 maintenanceParticipates and leads in Root Cause Failure Analysis, researches equipment history and implements corrective actionParticipates and leads risk assessment on-site as requiredCollaborates and supports Operations with the development and maintenance of rotating equipment related Operating ProceduresInstalls, maintains, and repairs rotating equipment, including turbines, compressors, fin fans, cooling tower fans, pumps, and gearboxesPerforms 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 techniquesPerforms time-based maintenance intervention/activities, such as inspections, oil changes, filter replacements, overhauls, and greasing of rotating equipmentTroubleshoots and diagnoses problems associated with all rotating equipment and its corresponding systemsReacts efficiently and effectively to equipment failures or reliability issues while keeping safety and quality as a top priorityDocuments equipment history and completes detailed reporting of equipment inspections and repairsProvides regular feedback to the Planning team on areas for improvement, changes to job plans, and optimization of the planned time and material reservationAssists with the sourcing, ordering, and inspection of new/used equipment, parts and components, as requiredBuilds strong relationships within the organization; these include other departments, global sites, and global team membersReads and interprets equipment maintenance manuals, cross-sectional drawings, technical data sheets, P&ID, process drawings, and global best practicesCreates 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 processCompletes daily timesheets and documents hours worked on specific work ordersResponds efficiently to plant emergencies, including after-hours events and call-outs, as requiredAssists in the continued revision of spare parts and equipment documentationAssists with Rotating Equipment Project design, implementation, and management when required or requestedEnsures basic understanding of rigging and lifting equipment, principles, and techniquesProvides guidance and leadership to the teamContributes to the organizational vision of Global Methanol Leadership and as a team member demonstrates the core values of integrity, trust, respect and professionalismConducts all business on-site in a manner that supports and is in alignment with the Organization Responsible Care Safety ProgramsActs 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 followedConducts safety audits, participates in site safety meetings, and contributes to site safety initiativesEnsures the appropriate PPE are always wornParticipates in team eventsWorks with and assists other groups and departments to ensure goals and deliverables are metNetworks and promotes an environment of information sharing with other Methanex sitesResponsible for ensuring awareness of all controlled documents relating to this position as per the Document Awareness Report from Document Management DatabaseCompletes Performance Management System requirements within the required time frameCreates and documents developmental goals on the Performance Management SystemContributes to the 'operational excellence' for Methanex USA as an effective member of the Maintenance departmentPosition QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent requiredMechanical Trade Certification or equivalent10+ years of experience as a Millwright or Mechanical tradesman for a manufacturing facilityExperience with Predictive and Preventative Maintenance programs and techniquesExperience with maintenance overhaul of rotating equipment, including high pressure steam turbine and compressorsExperience with laser alignment of rotating equipmentAbility to troubleshoot, diagnose, solve problems, and identify solutionsExperience with dry gas sealsPossesses excellent experience, knowledge, and understanding of dry gas seal fundamentals, inclusive of monitoring and replacementExperience within a machine shop and using lathes, milling machines, and associated equipment preferredBasic understanding of rigging and lifting equipment, principles, and techniques preferredUnderstanding of condition monitoring activities and techniques such as vibration data collection, oil sampling, strobe light inspection, and thermography preferredExperience with Microsoft Office and Maximo preferred