What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist position at TotalEnergies?
Contexte et environnement
This role is supports TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc. – Port Arthur Refinery and is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of a wide range of rotating equipment in a petrochemical/refinery environment.
Key Responsibilities
What You Bring
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics, including disability and protected veteran status.
TotalEnergies valorise la diversité, promeut le développement individuel et offre des opportunités d'emploi égales à tous les candidats.
This role is supports TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc. – Port Arthur Refinery and is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of a wide range of rotating equipment in a petrochemical/refinery environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair rotating equipment, including:
- Centrifugal and reciprocating pumps
- All types of compressors
- Steam turbines
- Diaphragm pumps
- Unit fans (fin fans and cooling towers)
- Gearboxes, mixers, chain‑drive units, and mechanical seals
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities
- Research materials and equipment needed to complete job assignments
- Complete job documentation, reports, and project modifications
- Work with vendors and contractors to support maintenance and repair activities
- Follow all safe work practices and refinery procedures
- Perform work requiring climbing, lifting, and manual labor
- Support equipment reliability through inspections and troubleshooting
What You Bring
- Basic math and mechanical principles
- Lubrication systems and fluids
- Bearings, seals, gaskets, metallurgy, piping, rigging, balancing, torquing, couplings, and fasteners
- Alignment techniques (laser and reverse dial)
- Use of hand tools, burning torch, and precision equipment
- Experience with:
- Centrifugal and reciprocating pumps and compressors
- Turbines, gearboxes, fans, blowers, mixers, electric motors, and chain drives
- Proficiency with shop equipment such as:
- Lathe, drill press, key seater, balancing machine, and hydraulic press
- Understanding of refinery or industrial processes
- Experience using Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and SAP
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Stable work history and dependable attendance
- Willingness to work overtime and respond to call‑outs as needed
- Team‑oriented with strong communication skills
- Computer literate with the ability to complete electronic documentation
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics
- Physically capable of climbing and lifting as required
- High School Diploma with 5 years of experience in petrochemical or comparable industrial environments as a machinist, millwright, or mechanic OR
- Two‑year Industrial Mechanics degree (or equivalent) with 2 years of relevant mechanical experience
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics, including disability and protected veteran status.
TotalEnergies valorise la diversité, promeut le développement individuel et offre des opportunités d'emploi égales à tous les candidats.