Refinery Machinist / Mechanic

Job Summary:

The Bio-Refinery Machinist will perform a variety of maintenance, repair, trouble-shooting, and capex work. This position requires journey-level skill and is required to work with other maintenance crafts, Operations and Technical groups. This position involves working in and around operating units as well as shop work. This position performs maintenance in all areas of the plant on a scheduled cadence or in emergency situations including call outs. Strong safety culture is a must and adherence to safety policies, plans and requirements is a must. This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain, repair, laser align, and perform preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, turbines, compressors, blowers/fans, etc. in both field and shop environments

• Teardown and rebuild API, ANSI pumps, compressors, air coolers, steam turbines, gearboxes, etc.

• Troubleshoot and identify problems and issues with equipment

• Interpret tolerances and dimensions from drawings, sketches, & engineering documents

• Ensure quality control and testing is completed on repairs and overhauls

• Assist in developing maintenance, reliability and preventive maintenance procedures and training materials for rotating equipment

• Set-up and operate machine tools to manufacture and machine parts to specifications using Lathes, Mills, grinders, etc.

• Enter condition reports into CMMS system

• Balance rotating assemblies

• Assist in developing maintenance and preventive maintenance procedures and training materials for rotating equipment.

• Adhere to Company procedures, policies and industry standards

• Perform preventative maintenance activities by identifying and correcting potential issues

• Perform additional tasks and duties as assigned and trained

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Safety Awareness: Ability to recognize and identify potential hazards.

• Must hold a Driver License with excellent driving record and be able to pass pre-employment background screening and drug screening

• Ability to operate industrial forklift, man lifts, overhead cranes, lathes, power equipment, etc. (certification where applicable)

• Able to use precision measuring equipment for the inspection and manufacture of rotating equipment parts. (Micrometers, Calipers, etc.)

• Ability to use precision tools to take accurate measurement

• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Be able to respond to emergency calls as needed including weekend and evenings

• Must be available for call outs including weekends, holidays and nights

• Ability to interact effectively and positively with all levels of Company personnel

• Basic understanding of HSSE requirements including confined space entry, lock out/tag out, fall protection, etc.

• Knowledge of general carpentry and repair

• Ability to use hand tools and power tools

• Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy and attention to detail

• Excellent organizational, time management skills and attention to detail

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Vocational school; or apprenticeship preferred

• 10 years of experience in rotating equipment repairs / maintenance

• 5+ years Journeyman level Machinist experienced preferred

• Refinery, petrochemical or chemical facility a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a physical test of pushing, pulling, and lifting a minimum of 50 lbs

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking

• Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy items

• Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time

• Must be able to climb ladders and or stairs on tanks, vessels and structures; wear respirator; work around equipment containing high pressures and temperatures and various chemicals

• Must be physically able to bend, or crawl into awkward spaces

• Wear fire-retardant clothing and other personal protective equipment, such as SCBA, steel-toe shoes and ear and eye protection

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Global Clean Energy Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.