Mechanic II (Combo Metals Mechanic II)

Description

Assumes responsibility for plant mechanical maintenance on piping and equipment including fabrication, repairs, installation, rigging, blinding, torqueing, testing, and welding (if qualified).

• Fabricates and installs process and utility piping, structural steel and related equipment per Valero standards and code.
• Maintains piping systems, heat exchangers, pressure vessels and other plant process equipment, utilizing a combination of boilermaking and pipefitting expertise.
• Performs blinding of process piping and equipment.
• Performs rigging of process piping and equipment.
• Removes, repairs, and installs piping, valves, fittings, gaskets, tubing and equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on strainers, filters, and other process equipment.
• Works on and demonstrates knowledge of all types of valves - isolation valves, control valves, PSV's, etc. - including preventive maintenance and repair.
• Executes breakdown, troubleshooting, repair and hydrostatic and/or pneumatic testing of heat exchangers.
• Repairs process heaters and other fired equipment.
• Installs and repairs basic structural steel.
• Trains and becomes certified to operate various types of heavy equipment (forklifts, manlifts, etc.).
• Uses hand and power tools to complete assigned work tasks.
• Uses precision measuring and alignment tools to ensure proper alignment.
• Reads and interprets piping specifications, isometric drawings, instructions, repair manuals, correspondence and memos.
• Works daily in various computer systems, including work order systems, email, and training programs.
• Ensures self, personnel, and equipment are working in a safe manner by following procedures and guidelines.
• Follows Safety & Health Guidelines and procedures to ensure that equipment is working in a safe and reliable manner.
• This position is hourly nonexempt status which means that you are eligible for overtime pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Valid driver's license required
• Minimum two years' experience applying boilermaking, pipefitting and/or welding skills in a petrochemical or refinery environment or a degree in a related field required
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings required
• Ability to work call-outs, and scheduled and unscheduled overtime which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and outages/turnarounds required.
• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero St. Charles Refinery, required.
• Pipe welding skills preferred
• Rigging skills and experience with powered lifting and/or materials handling equipment preferred
• NCCER Boilermaking certification preferred
• NCCER Pipefitting certification preferred
• NCCER Rigger certification preferred
• NCCER Welding certification preferred

All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero's policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It's not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it's also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they're truly part of a team. For more information visit Valero.com.

Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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