Maintenance Technician
Company: Westlake Chemical
Location: Carrollton
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
This role is a maintenance technician role that may be focused on
people, process and/or systems as it pertains to the upkeep and/or
repair of all plant processes, systems, buildings, and production
equipment. The Maintenance Technician ability to respond by use of
effective mechanical, electrical, process or support systems skills
is critical for success in this position. The position also works
to eliminate failures resulting in downtime having direct impact on
the plants the overall available operating systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures
Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility
Provide safety leadership in promoting and creating a zero-injury
safety culture.
Ability to solve practical mechanical/process problems and work in
a fast-paced environment
Ability to understand and follow verbal, written, or diagram
instructions
Communicate with shift supervisors, and other line support
regarding maintenance issues
Ensure proper performance of all plant maintenance
processes/systems and production equipment through effective use of
planning, troubleshooting and/or diagnostics skills.
Ensure proper preventative maintenance on all plant systems and
production equipment to maximize machine uptime
Ensure compliance with all maintenance processes and work being
performed
Assist in determining necessary actions to address quality issues
on molds, stones, and production equipment, as necessary.
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described
herein
housekeeping standards
Conduct Huddle Meeting with Maintenance Techs
Assign work orders to each maintenance tech
Communicate with shift supervisors and all operational support
personnel regarding maintenance issues
Ensure compliance with all maintenance work being performed
Keep Maintenance leadership informed of maintenance issues
Generates Work Orders and closes them out in SAP.
Follows up and reports craftsmanship (Good/Bad) to Maintenance
Supervisor
Provide peer coaching discussions to correct issues
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described
herein
Perform at an acceptable level as required to meet or exceed daily
safety, quality and productivity standards
Maintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure facility meets
department.
Mechanical/Electrical troubleshooting
Blueprint/ Diagram reading
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be able to work well in a team environment
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
Must have to ability to do basic mathematical calculations
Must have the ability to multi-task
Must have strong internal and external customer service skills
Must be able to problem solve and use basic trouble shooting
skills
Must be able to work independently and use good judgment
Ability to maintain attention to detail
Ability to hear audible noises
Ability to distinguish basic colors
COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES
The employee must be able to:
Operate a computer or other keyboard instrument
Operate in an SAP environment
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
The employee should have the following:
High school diploma or equivalent is required
Two or more years of maintenance work experience and/or training in
an industrial environment.
Maintaining industrial equipment (i.e. conveyors, gear boxes,
Hydraulic, Batch, Water systems, pumps, etc.)
Have not been removed from a Maintenance Lead position for
performance issues (company initiated) or voluntarily "stepped
down" from a Maintenance Lead position within the last 6 months
Must have been in current position for 6 months (wearable upon
needs of company)
Have no disciplinary write-ups above a verbal warning in past 6
months (wearable upon needs of company)
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee should possess the ability to:
Be exposed to temperature extremes inside or out
Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
Prolong standing or in stationary position for up to 12 hours
performing shift work
Complete repetitive movements
Bend or twist
Wear all required personal protective equipment
Work in constant noise above 85 decibels
Handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls
Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
Ascend or descend stairs
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the
only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this
position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other
job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related
duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or
assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of
the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental
job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job
functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification
to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform
this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills,
aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some
requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or
significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.
The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of
knowledge, skills, and abilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or
otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Westlake Management Services, Inc. is proud to offer equal
employment opportunities to qualified applicants to join our
company and to succeed as members of our team regardless of race,
religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic
information, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by law.
Keywords: Westlake Chemical, Carrollton , Maintenance Technician, Professions , Carrollton, Texas
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