Millwright

Millwright Date Posted: October 1, 2025 Reports To: Rotating Equipment Supervisor Duration: Full-Time Position Summary The Millwright provides superior craftsmanship in the safe, efficient, and effective maintenance and repair of rotating equipment systems in the Geismar plant. Position Responsibilities * Executes the rotating equipment preventive maintenance (PM) program and report 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 in 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 intervention/activities, 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 * Builds strong relationships within the organization; 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 * Creates and manages work orders, purchase requisitions, etc. 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 * Provides guidance and leadership to the team * Contributes to the organizational vision of Global Methanol Leadership and as a team member demonstrates the core values of integrity, trust, respect and professionalism * 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 * Ensures the appropriate PPE are always worn * Participates in team events * Works with and assists other groups and departments to ensure goals and deliverables are met * 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 Position Qualifications * 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 * Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, solve problems, and identify solutions * 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 By clicking "Apply Now" you will be redirected to the Jobvite website to apply for this position. 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Created: 2026-04-02