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Senior Millwright
Houston, Texas | 4/10 (Mon-Thurs) with on-call every 4 weeks
$90k - $100k Company Benefits
Are you an experienced Millwright who thrives in heavy industrial environments and takes pride in keeping critical equipment operating safely and reliably?
Do you want to work for a company with a strong international reputation, while benefiting from a smaller, highly collaborative onsite team that values experience, reliability and long-term careers?
On offer is an opportunity to join the team of a world-leading chemical logistics company, hiring a Senior Maintenance Technician / Millwright to support 24/7 site operations. You will play a key role in maintaining and repairing essential mechanical and hydraulic systems that support some of the most safety-critical operations in the chemical industry.
The ideal candidate will be a highly reliable, hands-on industrial technician who takes ownership of equipment integrity and site safety and who is comfortable working independently, supporting emergency callouts and ideally experienced in chemical operating sites such as refineries, plant and terminals
This company is long established and remains one of the most respected service providers in the chemical sector, supporting liquid petroleum and chemical operations worldwide.
THE ROLE:
* Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on mechanical and hydraulic equipment, including centrifugal pumps, compressors, loading arms, valves, and firewater systems.
* Inspect, diagnose, repair, align, and install rotating equipment, marine dock systems, truck and rail loading facilities, cranes, and winches.
* Complete work orders through CMMS systems and provide detailed reports on equipment condition and repair requirements.
* Oversee third-party contractors and inspectors, ensuring all work meets safety, quality, and compliance standards.
THE PERSON:
* Experience as a Millwright or Maintenance Technician in industrial environments.
* Strong background in rotating equipment, ideally within chemical plants, refineries, terminals, or power facilities.
* Solid working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, and basic electrical awareness.
* Safety-driven, physically capable, and comfortable working in confined spaces, at heights, and around hazardous materials.
Senior Millwright, Maintenance Technician, Rotating Equipment, Chemical Terminal, Pumps, Compressors, Firewater Systems, Industrial Maintenance, Houston
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Salary : $90,000 - $100,000