Technician, Maintenance -Area Mechanic

Celanese is immediately hiring a full-time, experienced Area Mechanic at Washington Works in Washington, WV. A career at Celanese means you are a part of something bigger. By joining our team, you will have the satisfaction of working in an engaging work environment. You can expect an industry-leading benefits package and inclusive work environments designed to help you thrive. Beyond the typical 401k, PTO, medical insurance packages, we also offer: 

• Work-life balance – Offering multiple scheduling options. 
• Career path. From this role, you can advance to leadership or technical roles. 
• An award-winning workplace.

As an Area Mechanic you will install new equipment/piping/projects, while being able to maintain existing assets.

The key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conform to plant safety and environmental requirements, accepting responsibility for personal safety
• Perform safety hazard assessments prior to initiating work to ensure elimination of hazards
• Complete Lock, Tag and Try (LT&T) procedure on machines to assure equipment is inoperable and safe to work on
• Ability to work in a team environment and communication with other employees using multiple methods of communication
• Understand and participate in maintenance reliability programs and processes.
• Utilize computer and administrative skills for feedback to the Work Management Process and SAP, or as directed by management
• Other duties as assigned by Management

A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.  This position doesn’t offer relocation assistance.

Typical duties of an Area Mechanic include, but are not limited to:

1. Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by meeting and observing all safety practices and rules.  Wears appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing as required for the job.
2. With appropriate qualifications, certification, experience, and/or training, performs other advanced mechanic tasks such as welding, vibration analysis, valve bench work, refrigeration, rigging, etc.
3. Locates, reads, and interprets technical information required to complete mechanical task such as blueprints, schematics drawings, technical manuals, CAD drawings, etc. Uses information to plan or do work.
4. Gains and utilizes through experience knowledge of the terminology, equipment, process flow, key operating parameters, product or service standards, raw materials, etc. for the product or business unit being maintained.
5. Inspects and verifies new parts to ensure correct design, composition, and tolerances for equipment.
6. Effectively uses SAP PM (or applicable system) system to accomplish various tasks.
7. Rigs valves, pumps, motors, piping, and other equipment.
8. Lays out and fabricates parts from various materials using hand, power, and special tools.
9. Operates lifts and hoists in order to position equipment for inspection, dismantlement, and repair.
10. Make sketches of equipment such as steel frames, piping, and sheet metal items.
11. Operate motorized vehicles such as pickup trucks, forklift trucks, serial workbasket lifts, transporters, veri-lifts, etc.
12. Participates in meetings concerning issues such as safety, customer service, and work planning in order to exchange information and solve problems.
13. Suggests improvements in work methods and procedures by discussing with team members.
14. Assists in project design and implementation with other project team members.
15. Implements and assists in Change of Design (COD) to plant equipment such as piping in order to make new and/or alter existing installations.
16. Properly and safely rigs valves, pumps, motors, piping and other equipment within scope of experience, training, and confidence.  Knows limitations and calls Riggers as needed.
17. Aligns with dial indicators and laser align rotating and stationary equipment such as pumps, shafts, motors, gearboxes, blowers, and drive assemblies in order to prevent premature bearing, shaft, and coupling failures.
18. Properly handles, transports, installs, and torques RV’s, RD’s, and CV breakers using hand and special tools to make them available for inspection and to verify the condition of holders, piping and/or vessels according to VR code.
19. Using acetylene torch burns, heats, cleans, and cuts metal items such as grating, flat/angle iron, piping bearings, bearing house, and bolts using hand, power, and special tools.

The following are REQUIRED:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Industrial maintenance experience preferred
• Mechanical, instrumentation, electrician experience a plus

• Ability to interpret various industrial drawings (schematic drawings to component level, P&IDs (Process and Instrument Diagrams, etc.).
• Good mathematical skills including basic algebra
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions and project consequences of proposed actions.
• Strong interpersonal relation skills, work in a team environment and work independently.
• Ability to identify root cause for failures and communicate appropriately.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to research and suggest outside the box systematic improvements
• Ability to work overtime, including holidays, weekends, and short notice call-ins as required

• Ability to: lift 10 lbs. frequently, 25 lbs. regularly, 55 lbs. occasionally; climb stairs, ladders, and columns; stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, utilize visual acuity, reach overhead, hear, and respond to alarms
• Ability to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toed shoes, hardhat, Nomex® clothing, protective eyewear, face shields, hearing protection, arc protective clothing, and respirator as needed.
• Mechanics are required to be SCBA fit tested and will be required to wear the gear as a requirement.
• A valid driver’s license

The following are PREFERRED:

• Pipe Fitting / Pipe Sketching
• Equipment Installation Experience
• Welding / Fitting Experience a Plus.
• Experience with SAP-PM