Maintenance Mechanic/Welder

Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic/Welder Supports safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a chemical batch manufacturing plant by performing mechanical maintenance, welding/fabrication, and equipment troubleshooting. Ensures compliance with safety, quality, and environmental requirements while minimizing downtime and maintaining production continuity.

Key Outcomes & Responsibilities

• Safe & Compliant Welding Execution: Zero safety incidents; 100% compliance with permit-to-work and regulatory requirements.
  • Performs welding activities in accordance with ASME, AWS, and site-specific standards.
  • Follows all safety protocols including hot work permits, PPE, and confined space entry.
  • Welds carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy piping using SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW processes.
  • Conducts weld repairs and ensures compliance with plant welding standards.
• High-Quality Fabrication & Repairs: >95% first-pass quality rate; <5% rework due to weld defects.
  • Fabricates and installs pipe spools, supports, and structural components according to P&IDs and isometric drawings.
  • Performs pipe fitting, cutting, beveling, threading, and layout work.
  • Fabricates and repairs piping, vessels, structural supports, and equipment components using appropriate welding techniques (e.g., TIG, MIG, Stick).
  • Conducts visual and dimensional inspections to verify weld integrity and fit-up.
• Support for Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: On-time completion of scheduled work; reduced downtime due to equipment failures.
  • Executes welding tasks as part of planned maintenance and emergency repairs.
  • Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs pumps, compressors, gearboxes, valves, agitators, and rotating equipment.
  • Performs preventive and predictive maintenance on mechanical systems.
  • Installs, aligns, and rebuilds mechanical components using precision tools.
• Documentation & Traceability: 100% documentation accuracy; audit-ready compliance.
  • Completes weld logs, inspection records, and job documentation as required by site protocols and regulatory standards.
  • Documents maintenance work orders and equipment history in the CMMS (e.g., SAP PM) following site requirements.
  • Maintains certification records and ensures qualifications are current.
• Continuous Improvement & Reliability Support: Contribution to improvement initiatives; reduction in recurring failures.
  • Identifies opportunities to improve weld techniques, material selection, and fabrication methods.
  • Participates in root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives.
  • Supports equipment changeouts, shutdowns, and turnarounds to improve long-term reliability.
• Effective Equipment Support During Outages: Timely completion of equipment changeouts, shutdowns, and turnarounds to support production continuity.
  • Assists with equipment changeouts, shutdowns, and turnarounds.
  • Coordinates with planners and operations to execute work safely and efficiently while minimizing downtime.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent and related trade school or military training; AWS certifications in weld proficiency
• Job Experience: 4–6 years
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in TIG, MIG, Stick welding; pipe fitting; blueprint reading; weld inspection
• Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with hot work permitting, confined space entry, and hazardous materials handling
• Systems: Basic CMMS usage for work order documentation (e.g., SAP PM)

Competencies

• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Communicates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Plans and Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm