Manufacturing Millwright -- Full-Time

The Millwright provides superior craftsmanship in the safe, efficient, and effective maintenance and repair of rotating equipment systems in the Geismar plant.

Executes the rotating equipment preventive maintenance (PM) program and reports relevant findings

Works under the direction of the Rotating Equipment Supervisor on the overhaul of rotating equipment during routine operations, turnarounds, and shutdowns

Works with team members and subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop short, medium and long‑term solutions to remove defects in the plants and improve plant reliability and lower cost of maintenance

Participates and leads Root Cause Failure Analysis, researches equipment history and implements corrective action

Participates and leads risk assessment on‑site as required

Collaborates and supports Operations with the development and maintenance of rotating equipment related Operating Procedures

Installs, maintains, and repairs rotating equipment, including turbines, compressors, fin fans, cooling tower fans, pumps, and gearboxes

Performs predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance using techniques, such as oil analysis, vibration data collection/analysis, precision laser alignment, strobe light inspection, and various other maintenance techniques

Performs time‑based maintenance interventions, such as inspections, oil changes, filter replacements, overhauls, and greasing of rotating equipment

Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems associated with all rotating equipment and its corresponding systems

Reacts efficiently and effectively to equipment failures or reliability issues while keeping safety and quality as a top priority

Documents equipment history and completes detailed reporting of equipment inspections and repairs

Provides regular feedback to the Planning team on areas for improvement, changes to job plans, and optimization of the planned time and material reservation

Assists with the sourcing, ordering, and inspection of new/used equipment, parts and components, as required

these include other departments, global sites, and global team members

Reads and interprets equipment maintenance manuals, cross‑sectional drawings, technical data sheets, P&ID, process drawings, and global best practices

in a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Identifies work through walk‑downs, routine surveillance or upon completion of CBM, PM or corrective work, and completes work requests on the CMMS in accordance with approved process

Completes daily timesheets and documents hours worked on specific work orders

Responds efficiently to plant emergencies, including after‑hours events and call‑outs, as required

Assists in the continued revision of spare parts and equipment documentation

Assists with Rotating Equipment Project design, implementation, and management when required or requested

Ensures basic understanding of rigging and lifting equipment, principles, and techniques

Conducts all business on‑site in a manner that supports and is in alignment with the Organization Responsible Care Safety Programs

Acts as Safety Control System Performing authority: assists in ensuring all safety precautions are taken, job hazards are identified and mitigated, and all site policies/procedures are understood and followed

Conducts safety audits, participates in site safety meetings, and contributes to site safety initiatives

Networks and promotes an environment of information sharing with other Methanex sites

Responsible for ensuring awareness of all controlled documents relating to this position as per the Document Awareness Report from Document Management Database

Completes Performance Management System requirements within the required time frame

Creates and documents developmental goals on the Performance Management System

Contributes to the ‘operational excellence’ for Methanex USA as an effective member of the Maintenance department

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Mechanical Trade Certification or equivalent

10+ years of experience as a Millwright or Mechanical tradesman for a manufacturing facility

Experience with Predictive and Preventative Maintenance programs and techniques

Experience with maintenance overhaul of rotating equipment, including high pressure steam turbine and compressors

Experience with laser alignment of rotating equipment

Experience with dry gas seals

Possesses excellent experience, knowledge, and understanding of dry gas seal fundamentals, inclusive of monitoring and replacement

Experience within a machine shop and using lathes, milling machines, and associated equipment preferred

Basic understanding of rigging and lifting equipment, principles, and techniques preferred

Understanding of condition monitoring activities and techniques such as vibration data collection, oil sampling, strobe light inspection, and thermography preferred

Experience with Microsoft Office and Maximo preferred

Rotating Equipment Supervisor

Full‑Time