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Maintenance Technician

Celanese
Pasadena, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026

Overview:

The Maintenance Millwright/Outside Machinist at the Clear Lake, Texas site will be responsible for site-wide execution of various mechanical scopes concerning pumps, compressors, turbines, etc., and must have an analytical mindset and be capable of handling various tools necessary.

Responsibilities:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Reviews job packages, understands scope, and prepares pre-task plans to ensure that maintenance work can be performed in a safe manner and in accordance with Conduct of Maintenance.
  • Obtains the corresponding work permits and communicates effectively with operations and other impacted work groups to ensure effective hand-offs.
  • Safely executes predictive, preventative, corrective and modification maintenance tasks
  • Completes technical findings and level C RCAs to identify and implement continual improvement actions.
  • Interprets predictive maintenance data to identify and reduce risk.
  • Follows procedures and policies and performs behavioral safety observations and dynamic risk assessment to ensure work is completed safely.
  • Communicates with the Maintenance Team Captain on any unexpected issue arising during the job execution.
  • Initiates return to service hand-off to 24/7 Team and work permit closure walk down in the field.
  • Provide feedback on work plans to Maintenance Planning Expert.
  • Maintains a professional, respectful workplace continually striving for best in class maintenance performance.
  • Adheres to appropriate policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

KEY ABILITIES

  • Knowledge and understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, belt systems, and other industrial machinery systems.
  • Ability to analyze and understand blueprints, layout plans, and other materials when assembling machinery.
  • Ability to troubleshoot determining problems with industrial machinery, identifying which systems are failing and what procedures or parts are needed to fix the issue.
  • Possess the necessary problem-solving skills needed to understand what must be done to address and resolve the issue.
  • Capable of precision measuring, making calculations, and applying general geometric concepts.
  • Ability to adapt approach in real time.
  • Effective communication to address failure modes with multiple workgroups and technical backgrounds.

DESIRABLE ABILITIES

  • Trade school training/certification.
  • Lathe Machinist experience.
  • Familiar with SAP.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

  • Skillset technical savvy.
  • Decision quality.
  • Communicates effectively.
  • Building collaborative team relationships including other millwrights as well as engineers, production personnel, parts vendors, and others who assist in assembling and installing industrial equipment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • 5 years of experience in chemical or refinery site Maintenance or equivalent supporting industry.
  • An understanding of quality control systems and processes.

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of $10.3 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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