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Job Description

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 to work at our Bayport Facility (Pasadena, TX).

Essential 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.

Required

Experience in safe in-plant maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.

Demonstrated ability to work in close tolerances; familiar with dial indicators, dial calipers, micrometers and other exact measuring equipment.

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

Basic knowledge of mag- drive pumps

Basic knowledge of lathe, milling machine, drill press and other machine shop duties

Knowledge of precision tools

High School Diploma or equivalent

5+ years related experience.

Desirable

2-Year Technical Degree in mechanical field or NCCER millwright certification

Working knowledge of both pump and reactor functions

Working knowledge of hydraulic pumps, motors, and actuators

Working knowledge of correct alignment procedures

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

(Unsolicited Third Party Resumes Not Accepted)

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