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Sr Maintenance Mechanic

Location
Galena Park, TX, United States

Posted on
Sep 30, 2022

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Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Production and Manufacturing Downstream

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

Business unit:

Downstream

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What are we looking for?

Shell is looking for a safety conscious and motivated Maintenance Mechanic for the Shell Lubricants Plant in Galena Park, TX

What is this role responsible for?

The Mechanic will be responsible for safely performing maintenance on Production Equipment within the facility. This role includes preventative, reactive, routine, and non-routine Maintenance.

What are the major responsibilities and tasks associated with this role?


Comply with all HSSE regulations, policies, standards, practices and actively participate in improving plant safety culture.
Operate tools and machinery to affect assigned work. This may include welding, rotating equipment, solids & liquids transfer systems, chemical hazards, and other work in an industrial facility.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance work as assigned. Can include, but not limited to: Pump rebuilds, piping rebuilds, filter changes, and other repairs to plant equipment. This will include using a laser alignment tool, sheave alignment tools, belt tension tools etc.
Use computer in daily routine, including data entry into computerized management maintenance system.
Read and comprehend drawings including, but not limited to plant layout, P&ID, equipment drawings.
Understand piping systems and their uses, including knowledge of and adherence to plant piping standards.
Work in a lubricants manufacturing environment.
Identify and implement equipment improvements to increase plant reliability.
Communicate to operations employees, supervisors, and others regarding the identification of problems and completion of jobs in their area both verbally and in writing.


Who does this role interact with?

The job will support a 24/5 operation with occasional work on weekends. Shifts will be 8hrs and rotate every 2 weeks or as needed due to coverage. Sometimes staying on a single shift will be required. Overtime will be required as needed.

The mechanic must have a safety mindset and be experienced in working under lock out tag out (LOTO).

The Role requires the successful candidate provide their own TOOLS AND TOOLBOX.

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What knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences are needed?

Experience with high-speed packaging equipment including but not limited to:


Fillers, (volumetric and weight)
Cappers
De-palletizers
Stretch Wrappers
Conveyors (overhead)
Drum Filling equipment
Bottle checking equipment
Chains, Sprockets, shafts, bearings, gear boxes etc.
Drop Packers
case erectors
Bottle squeezers
Photo eyes
Proximity switches
HMIs
PLCs
Electrical troubleshooting
Motors and Gearboxes
Hydraulic equipment


Ability to:


Use Hand Tools
Read Drawings
Take Field measurements
Install and remove equipment
Work off JLG, and Scissor lifts
Operate forklift
Welding and using torch are a plus.


Experience

Must have a minimum of 2 years of current and continuous industrial mechanic, or millwright experience, preferably in the high-speed packaging industry.

Must possess one of the following in a mechanical craft discipline:


Union/Company Apprenticeship

An associate degree in a mechanical field

Military Maintenance A School

Trade school certificate


Additional Requirements

· Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the requirement of a work visa

·Must be at least 18 years old

·Willing to work outside in inclement weather with or without accommodation

·Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, customers and stakeholders

·Willing to work in compact and confined spaces with or without accommodation

·Willing to climb ladders, and scaffolding, walk up and down steps, and work at heights with or without accommodation

· Willing to work overtime

· Possess a current, valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the United States

· As a part of the pre-employment selection process, candidates are required to submit to and receive satisfactory results from all pre-employment background, drug, medical, and reference checks, including hair drug testing

DISCLAIMER:

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Shell/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. Shell participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability. As a US Federal Contractor, hiring selections are subject to periodic audit review and documentation of your selections should be maintained for a period of three calendar years. It is the policy of Shell in the U.S. (“Shell”) to provide equal opportunity to all individuals, employees and all qualified applicants for employment consistent with employment requirements and qualifications. Shell prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state or local laws. All employees are expected to support this policy and contribute to an environment of equal opportunity. If you need an accommodation for a disability during the resourcing process, please speak with an HR representative.

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