Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

Huntsman is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic supporting the ADMAT Division located in McIntosh Site. This position will report to the Maintenance & Engineering Supervisor.

Job Scope

The Maintenance Mechanic shall be skilled in more than one field of maintenance such as burning, automotive mechanics, painting, welding, carpentry, pipe fitting, machinist work, refrigeration, millwright work, and shall perform work within the scope of said fields. The Maintenance Mechanics is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all the equipment insuring its continuous operation.

The Maintenance Mechanic shall be capable of reading blueprints and laying out jobs. The Maintenance Mechanic shall perform work pertaining to or connected with the performance of the foregoing, perform other maintenance work as assigned, and perform incidental related work of other classifications the employee is capable of performing.

In summary, as the Maintenance Mechanic, you will

• Mechanical maintenance of production line fixed and rotating equipment, general facilities maintenance.
• Troubleshooting of mechanical issues.
• Inspection of lifting devices, various condition inspections, lubrication of equipment, sand blasting, painting, welding, rigging/lifts.
• Support installation/removal of mechanical equipment, existing and for new projects. Work with Huntsman and contractor electrical, instrument and mechanical technicians as needed.
• Participates in Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives as set forth by the Company.
• Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by Maintenance Facilitator.
• Assists other employees in accomplishment of Huntsman company goals.
• Participates in and completes company-required training programs.

Qualifications

• You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
• The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required for all jobs.
• One year of relevant experience may typically be substituted for one year of formal education.
• Technical or Voc Tech, Mechanical/millwright, 1 year.
• 3+ yrs of exp in chemical mfg industry as millright.
• Millwright experience is a must.
• Direct plant experience as a millright in a chemical manufacturing industry.
• A technical assessment is required as part of the candidate evaluation process. Applicants must receive a passing score on the assessment, which tests the applicant's knowledge of, and familiarity with, basic manufacturing equipment and processes. Applicants not receiving a passing score must wait 6 months before retesting. Receipt of a passing score is a minimum requirement; it does not guarantee the applicant will be selected for the role.
• Valid Driver's License.

Skills and knowledge

• Computer skills - requires the use of both office and process control computers.
• An aptitude for safety, safe work practices, good housekeeping and continuous improvement required.
• Communicates tactfully and effectively both verbally and in writing and maintains effective work relations with those encountered during the course of employment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to new instructions and teamwork is critical for job success.
• Requires personal initiative.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pipefitting experience is a plus.
• Craft (mechanical/millwright) certification a plus.

Working Environment

• This position may require some involvement with materials regulated under the Resource conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
• This involvement may require an understanding of applicable rules and procedures associated with RCRA wastes.
• A combination of training methods, e.g., Computer-based Training, Classroom, and/or On-the-job training, will be provided prior to any such involvement with RCRA regulated wastes.

Additional information

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