Maintenance Mechanic I

Military Veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply!

The Basics:

Location: Port Arthur, TX (Motiva)

Days/Hours: Dupont Schedule: rotating days, nights, and weekends - varying hours as needed

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) with match.
• Uniform Services Time Off (USTO)
• Uniform Services Differential Pay
• A culture that appreciates Team Members
• Career development and growth opportunities 

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintain and repair coke handling equipment used in plant operations, including equipment such as:
  • Belt conveyors
  • Heavy equipment
  • Hydraulic and lubrication pump systems
  • Railcar loading systems
  • Coke drum un-heading and re-heading equipment
  • Bridge cranes
  • Pumps, motors, hydraulics, etc.
  • Other coke handling and refinery machinery
• Performing scheduled preventive maintenance tasks
• Inspecting equipment before and after shifts
• Following all site safety rules and procedures
• Keeping accurate maintenance and service records
• Using maintenance systems (such as CMMS) to track work
• Supporting the Savage Maintenance Program
• Assisting with other duties as assigned

Requirements to be successful in this position:

• Experience with mechanical repairs and industrial equipment
• Basic electrical knowledge (such as 24V–480V systems); PLC experience is helpful
• Basic computer skills for entering and tracking work
• Strong organization and time management skills
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred experience working on: conveyor systems and related components, cranes or heavy material handling equipment
• Preferred experience working as: boilermaker, millwright, industrial service tech, etc.
• Experience with industrial maintenance programs or systems
• Ability to meet various pre-employment requirements which may include but not limited to: 
  • Valid TWIC Card
  • Criminal background check
  • Drug and alcohol screening
  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review; valid Driver's license required
  • Fitness-for-duty assessment to ensure that candidates can safely perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to receive and maintain site access credentials or badges per site-requirements 

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

• Stand, walk, and work for long periods of time
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Climb ladders and work on uneven or elevated surfaces
• Work safely around heavy equipment and in industrial environments