Machine Shop Operations Manager Jobs in Kountze, TX

With a population of more than 118,000, Beaumont, Texas, located in the Gulf Coast region of the United States, on the Neches River, about 85 miles east of Houston, the nation's fourth largest city. Beaumont has been a home to the oil industry from the days of the Spindletop oil boom until today, and along with nearby Port Arthur and Orange, is part of the Golden Triangle industrial area on the Texas Gulf Coast. Those who live and work in Beaumont will find a close-knit community with friendly people and opportunities to explore the area at its many restaurants and businesses, as well as numerous museums and nature parks.

Built along the banks of the Neches River in 1903, the original ExxonMobil Beaumont refining facilities have grown into an integrated petrochemical complex on 2,700 acres and have contributed to the economic and social landscape of southeast Texas. In fact, 1 in 7 jobs in Jefferson County are linked to ExxonMobil, making it an integral part of the community. With a workforce of more than 5,500, the Beaumont complex includes a refinery, chemical plant, polyethylene plant and lubricant blending and packaging plant. The complex is part of ExxonMobil’s current building and expansion plans for the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Not only does Beaumont produce Mobil 1, the world’s leading synthetic motor oil, it is the only manufacturer of Mobil Aviation Greases. Other products include fuels and chemical compounds used in a diverse range of products, including plastics, Nylon, shrink wrap and more.

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We are looking for Machinist Technicians at our Beaumont, Texas Refinery.  A Machinist is responsible for the repair of rotating equipment at the Beaumont Refinery.  Plant equipment includes compressors, gas power engines, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, steam turbines, motors, fans, blowers, gearboxes, and hydraulic pumps.  Other tasks include the shop operation of a drill press, hydraulic lift, forklift, overhead cranes, engine lathes and milling machines, as well as field machinery repairs and alignment.

• Physically inspect and monitor equipment and/or the work area.                     
• Adjust equipment to meet operating specifications.                              
• Maintain housekeeping in assigned areas according to Refinery standards.
• Perform work on/off fixed, temporary, or portable elevated platforms.

Skills and Qualifications

• Willing and able to work overtime as required
• Able to work in shops and field settings
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively develop, communicate, and implement plans
• Ability to read/interpret repair manuals and drawings
• Effective in oral and written communications, including effective meeting skills
• Ability to work with others in a team environment, including working toward team goals
• Able to identify and mitigate job and/or safety hazards
• Possess basic rigging and pipefitting knowledge.
• Performs position in a manner that demonstrates professionalism, knowledge, understanding, and commitment for health and safety of oneself, others, and the surrounding communities and environment

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years mechanical experience or technical training preferred
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working or trained on reciprocating compressors
• Mechanical/maintenance experience in a refinery, chemical plant or other manufacturing plant.
• Experience in troubleshooting/repair all types of mechanical equipment
• Experience performing maintenance on all types of pumps, turbines, and compressors.
• Experience operating shop machinery (lathes, drill presses, etc.)
• Ability to perform close tolerance mechanical/machine work.  Possess knowledge and the ability to use precision measuring devices (micrometers, calipers, steel rulers, etc.)

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you:

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law and local collective bargaining agreements.

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This Operations and Mechanical (O&M) position requires pre-employment testing. After applying you will receive a pop up giving you access to the assessment. You may take the assessment at that time or utilize the instructions below to access the assessment at a time convenient for you.  Note that the assessment must be completed by the deadline in order for you to be considered for the O&M position for which you have applied.

IMPORTANT

The O&M test has been revised.  Effective December 1, 2021 ALL candidates must complete the revised assessment.  Even if you have tested within the last 365 days (passed or failed), if you tested before December 1, 2021, you must complete the revised assessment to be considered for this O&M opportunity.  Failure to complete the assessment by the deadline will result in your disqualification from consideration for this position.  The assessment is the same for all O&M requisitions.  If you have completed the assessment after December 1, 2021, your assessment results will be mapped to this requisition when you try to access the test. Test passed candidates will be screened by the hiring team and a subset invited for interview.  Note that a satisfactory result on the assessment does not guarantee an interview.   

PLEASE COMPLETE THE ASSESSMENT BY:  Thursday August 13, 2026. @ 11:59 P.M. CST               

Instructions to Access the Assessment After Applying (If you missed the pop up)

• Login to https://jobs.exxonmobil.com   
• Click on View Profile (top right hand corner) and login.  
• To login you will need your email address and the password established when you created your profile.   
• Scroll down to the Jobs Applied section and click. 
• Complete the assessment for the job where indicated.
• Online Assessment Study Guide can be found here:  http://corporate.exxonmobil.com/-/media/Global/Files/careers/2024-Wage-Test-Study-Guide

Online Practice Tests can be found here: Practice Tests and Assessments | SHL