Pipe Fitter / Maintenance Mechanic

About Lubrizol

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The Maintenance Mechanic / Pipe Welder reports to the site's Maintenance Supervisor and specializes in welding. They will be responsible for the inspection, evaluation, repair and installation of new and existing piping and equipment in the plant. You will perform general mechanical inspections and repairs, but will also serve in a leading role for any required welding activities. In this role, you will directly impact the safety and reliability of an operating chemical plant. To accomplish this role, you will interact and consult with other employees like Maintenance Mechanics, Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians, Maintenance Planners, Reliability / Process / Project Engineers, Chemical Operators, and all levels of plant supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs welding for mechanical equipment, structural and piping applications, including SMAW (Stick), MIG, and TIG methods; equipment metallurgies will include carbon steel, stainless steels, and aluminum

Leads and assists in the fabrication, construction, installation, and modification of new, existing and customized equipment throughout the facility

Determines finalized pipe routing, fit up dimensions, and support requirements for a variety of industrial piping

Safely performs preventive and predictive maintenance and repair of all industrial equipment associated with the operation of the facility and production of chemicals

Leads and assists in equipment troubleshooting for mechanical and electrical equipment

Performs general carpentry and metal fabrication work with a variety of materials

Performs equipment lubrication tasks with oils, greases, filters, pumps, and other advanced tools (ultrasonic tool)

Performs basic facility maintenance tasks including cleaning, sweeping, and occasional snow removal and salting

Operates or works with forklifts and other heavy equipment (telehandler, boom truck / crane, skid steer, etc...)

The Maintenance Mechanic is also expected to perform other reasonably related maintenance and business duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor, Site Engineering Staff and Site Management.

Minimum Requirements – Experience / Education / Skills and Training

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Valid driver’s license

3+ years’ experience welding carbon steel and stainless steel process or power piping

3+ years’ skilled industrial maintenance experience in a chemical plant

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent math, reading comprehension, and problem solving skills

Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Ability to follow departmental practices, procedures and safety guidelines

Ability to safely work independently and in a team setting

Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays and call-ins.

Familiarity with ISO procedures, plumbing, millwrighting, rigging, rotating/stationary equipment repair, metal fabrication, insulating, and reading prints/diagrams preferred.

Preferred Requirements

Associate’s degree, diploma, or certificate in Welding Technology (or similar), including pipe welding

Associate’s degree, diploma, or certificate in Industrial Maintenance programs (or similar)

Experience ASME / NBIC code welding, boiler and pressure vessel repair, or AWS / CWI weld inspection

Familiarity with OSHA regulations including Lock Out Tag Out, Hot Work, and Confined Space Entry

Experience with isometric, plan, elevation, or other layout related engineering drawings for piping fabrication

Experience with air-operated diaphragm, centrifugal, positive displacement, and other pumps

Experience with mechanical seals and seal pots for rotating equipment

Experience with reactors, storage tanks, agitators, and materials handling equipment

Experience operating or maintaining boilers, chillers, compressors, and water purification systems

Experience with predicative maintenance (ultrasound, IR thermography, oil analysis, or vibration)

Experience with basic electrical / electronic controls and instrumentation

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.

Must be medically certified to wear a negative-pressure respirator and other PPE as required

Will be subjected to extended periods of climbing ladders and stairways, sitting, kneeling, walking, standing, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, moving and lifting up to 55 pounds.

What Lubrizol offers:

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans

401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution

Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings

Health Savings Account

Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave

Flexible work environment

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!

If you’re interested in the position, we encourage you to apply. Lubrizol is always looking for candidates who embody our cultural beliefs in everything they do. If you’re All In, Lead Decisively, Take Action, Think External, and can Be Courageous, Lubrizol could be the place for you.