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Position Summary

The Millwright provides superior craftsmanship in the safe, efficient, and effective maintenance and repair of rotating equipment systems in the Geismar plant.
Position Responsibilities

• 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

• 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