Maintenance Journeyman - Pump Mechanic

Position Summary

The Maintenance Journeyman Millwright is responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of existing rotating equipment and process machinery. They also install, test, and commission new installations and associated equipment. This role may involve supervising and training other craftsmen.

Education Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent required
• An associate of applied science degree in Machine Technology or a related field preferred
• Journeyman Industrial Mechanic certification from a nationally recognized apprenticeship training program or NCCER Millwright Certification preferred

Experience Requirements

• 3+ years' rotating equipment, industrial mechanic, millwright experience required
• 5+ years' experience in a refinery environment preferred
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word preferred
• Operating machine tools to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance, or set-up of machinery
• Reading diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures required
• Knowledge and skill of piping, water exchangers, seal flush plans and lubrication systems required
• Knowledge and skill on torquing procedures required
• Ability to read and fabricate from P&ID's and other fabrication drawings required
• Ability to use laser alignment equipment required
• Ability to use calipers and/or dial indicators to measure and record clearances, tolerances, or runout required
• Understanding of bearings, lubricants, seals, compressors, pumps and cylinders, valve and pipe configurations, shaft packing, and drive systems required
• Specific knowledge of centrifugal pump machinery repairs required
• Knowledge of reciprocating compressors preferred

Major Accountabilities

• Perform all duties in compliance with Safety, Health, and Environmental, applicable government regulations, and industry best practices
• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain rotating equipment within the refinery
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs
• Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs
• Understand characteristics of metals
• Able to cut, weld and repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts and assemble new equipment
• Use hand and power tools to complete assigned work tasks
• Set up, prepare, and inspect the worksite at start of project and clean up at end of project
• Ensure operating safely devices function properly on completion of repairs, modifications, and installations
• Participate in the PM program on all equipment for continuous improvement of all machines
• Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation
• Cleaning, lubricating, and performing other routine maintenance work on machinery
• Study blueprints or manufacturer's manuals to determine the correct installation or operation of equipment
• Record repairs and maintenance performed
• Regularly communicate with management about work progress, concerns, and questions
• Follow guidelines and procedures to ensure that rotating equipment is working in a safe and reliable manner
• Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals

Expected Results

• Always apply Ethical Principles
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures
• Quality and timely results in a driven team player
• Communicate with all work groups during scheduled downtime of equipment and during plant outages
• Follow the Safety Rules and Regulations of the company
• Embrace positive change, promote safety, drive inclusive behaviors and support sustainable reliability