Maintenance Mechanic (Millwright)

Are you ready to move your career forward and help shape our company’s and customers’ futures?
If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy.
Are you inspired by “what’s next”? So are we.
When you join the Ketjen team, you contribute to a better tomorrow. You will play a role in powering many of the world’s largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. We are putting innovation to work to improve people’s lives and we want YOU to be a part of it.
Ketjen Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Albemarle Corporation, is seeking a Maintenance Millwright. The position will be based out of the Bayport site located in Pasadena, Texas.
Requirement
Experience in safe in-plant maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment
Highly experienced in close tolerances and use of dial indicators, dial calipers, micrometers and other precision measuring equipment achieving measurements down to .0001".
Good verbal communication skills
Past history of excellent quality results in daily work activities
Must be motivated and self-directed
Must have the ability to work in a team environment
Good written and electronic communication skills
High School Diploma or equivalent
5 years of Journeyman Millwright experience.
Working knowledge of mechanical and laser alignment systems.
Ability to Work straight nights 9/80 schedule
Ability to complete daily equipment documentation
Ability to interpret drawings and manuals
Preference
Working knowledge of both pump and conveyor functions
Working knowledge of hydraulic pumps, motors, reactors and actuators
Working knowledge of mechanical and laser alignment systems.
Thorough understanding of how bearing condition, alignment, structural support, and piping stress affect equipment MTBF
An understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance procedures
Working knowledge of the purpose and installation of mechanical seals
Working knowledge of lubrication best practices
Basic knowledge of mag- drive pumps
Basic knowledge of lathe, milling machine, drill press and other machine shop duties
2-Year Technical Degree in Mechanical field or NCCER Millwright Certification
Experience in repair and maintenance of rotary kilns.
NCCCO Certified Crane Operator
Experience working on air compressors
Job Duties
Safe maintenance and repair of mechanical rotating equipment
Proper handling and installation of mechanical seals
Interpretation of mechanical designs and maintenance manuals
Use of a wide variety of hand, portable, and stationary power tools
Demonstrate root cause analysis approach to failures and generate reports accordingly
Benefits of Joining Ketjen
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
Apply today and help Ketjen unleash the POTENTIAL of advanced chemistry for industries that power the world.