Solvay · 4 days ago
Mechanic (F/M/X)
La Porte, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$30/hr - $52/hr
5+ years expSolvay is a pioneering chemical company dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally. They are seeking a Mechanic to oversee integrity improvements at their Deer Park production facility, focusing on repairing rotating equipment and collaborating with the maintenance team to enhance plant reliability.
Advanced MaterialsChemicalChemical EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Overhauling failed rotating plant equipment in the field and at the shop, including agitators, pumps, blowers, and compressors
Collaborating with the plant reliability engineer to diagnose equipment faults, increase up-time, and prevent rework
Supporting OEM services on major equipment overhauls and being proactive in resolving or reporting issues
Completing predictive and preventative maintenance tasks, providing input for work planning, and following written work scopes while adhering to Solvay life saving rules
Providing feedback on work order status, supporting other crafts as required by the maintenance schedule, and sharing the emergency call-out schedule with other in-house mechanics
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
5+ years of maintenance related experience at a plant
NCCER certification as a millwright, plus other crafts
Knowledge and experience with rotating equipment, including alignments, preventative maintenance, assembly, and rebuilding various types of pumps, compressors, gearboxes, blowers, and motors
Ability to read P&IDs and equipment diagrams, along with a general awareness of other maintenance disciplines like pipe fitting, rigging, masonry, fabrication, electrical, instrumentation, and machining
General competency using a computer, with experience in SAP being a plus, and good knowledge of the English language (written and verbal)
Communication
Teamwork
Problem solving
Benefits
Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.
Company
Solvay
Solvay is a science company that offers chemicals, plastics, and composites.
Founded in 1863Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BEL
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$600M2024-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2017-03-24Post Ipo Equity
2012-01-23IPO
Leadership Team
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Chief Audit and Risk Management Officer
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