Millwright

Shintech Inc. is the world's largest producer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). PVC is a general-use resin that is finding wide application in goods used in daily life and a significant number of industrial materials. Shintech is committed to operating safe and environmentally responsible facilities.

Location: Freeport, TX

Unit: Maintenance

Classification: Non-exempt

Position

Millwright

Reports To

Maintenance Supervisor

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Acts as a safety leader and follows all Shintech Safety Policies and Procedures. Conducts daily toolbox safety meetings, pulls safe work permits for each job, and conducts JSA for each job.
• Respond to breakdowns immediately and /or provide communication to maintenance supervision for repairs.
• Monitor/troubleshoot the condition of rotating equipment utilizing parameters including vibration, temperature, pressures, flows, and currents.
• Maintain equipment to design specifications including, but not limited to pumps, compressors, steam turbines, centrifuges, fans, gear reducers/increasers & other mechanical equipment (valves, operators, testing tools). Replace pump seals, mechanical seals, and pump packing.
• Provide proper alignment for all rotating equipment. Must be able to perform all types of alignment methods including rim and face, reverse alignment, and Laser System.
• Ensures work is executed correctly and makes final quality checks on completed work.
• Performs recordkeeping required to properly document inspections and repairs performed.
• Reviews and walks down job plans of scheduled millwright work to ensure appropriate manpower resources, material, and support equipment (scaffolding, cranes, vacuum trucks, etc.) are available.
• Justifies the need for additional manpower and resources, if necessary, to maintenance supervision.
• Complies with the Mechanical Integrity (MI) program by preventing scheduled PMs from going overdue and ensuring all paperwork gets completed and turned in on time.
• Reviews monthly KPI reports and identifies areas of improvement.
• Assist with the development of maintenance repair standards and repair plans.
• Supports scheduled turnarounds and unplanned unit shutdowns as necessary for the site.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
  

Required

Qualifications and Experience:

• High School diploma/GED equivalent.
  
  

Preferred

• NCCR certification or other certification related to field of study.
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Must be able to access all plant areas.
• Required to be medically fit for duty.
  
  

Employee Must Be Able To

• Regularly required to push, pull, bend and perform long periods of standing and walking on cement foundations.
• Climb stairs.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to coordinate the movement of eyes, hands, feet, and fingers to operate tools and equipment.
• Comply with respirator fit tests (where applicable).
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as respirators, earplugs, goggles, hard hat, and steel-toed boots.
• Clean shaven.
  
  

Work Environment

• Chemical Manufacturing site, in the presence of chemicals
• Works in a professional office and manufacturing environment
• Diverse/Multicultural workforce
• Exposed to dust, odors, fumes, and noises
• Call out on nights and weekends
  
  

Shintech Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.