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Savage

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Port Arthur, TX · On-site

$22 - $27/hr

Port Arthur, TX (Motiva) Days/Hours: Dupont Schedule: rotating days, nights, and weekends - varying ... Other coke handling and refinery machinery * Performing scheduled preventive maintenance tasks

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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Savage

Port Arthur, TX • On-site

$22 - $27/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Grow Your Career with Savage!
Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we've grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We're proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible.
To Apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button above and complete the application.
Military Veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply!
The Basics:
Location: Port Arthur, TX (Motiva)
Days/Hours: Dupont Schedule: rotating days, nights, and weekends - varying hours as needed
These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:
  • Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) with match.
  • Uniform Services Time Off (USTO)
  • Uniform Services Differential Pay
  • A culture that appreciates Team Members
  • Career development and growth opportunities

What you'll be doing:
  • Maintain and repair coke handling equipment used in plant operations, including equipment such as:
    • Belt conveyors
    • Heavy equipment
    • Hydraulic and lubrication pump systems
    • Railcar loading systems
    • Coke drum un-heading and re-heading equipment
    • Bridge cranes
    • Pumps, motors, hydraulics, etc.
    • Other coke handling and refinery machinery
  • Performing scheduled preventive maintenance tasks
  • Inspecting equipment before and after shifts
  • Following all site safety rules and procedures
  • Keeping accurate maintenance and service records
  • Using maintenance systems (such as CMMS) to track work
  • Supporting the Savage Maintenance Program
  • Assisting with other duties as assigned

Requirements to be successful in this position:
  • Experience with mechanical repairs and industrial equipment
  • Basic electrical knowledge (such as 24V-480V systems); PLC experience is helpful
  • Basic computer skills for entering and tracking work
  • Strong organization and time management skills
  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • Preferred experience working on: conveyor systems and related components, cranes or heavy material handling equipment
  • Preferred experience working as: boilermaker, millwright, industrial service tech, etc.
  • Experience with industrial maintenance programs or systems
  • Ability to meet various pre-employment requirements which may include but not limited to:
    • Valid TWIC Card
    • Criminal background check
    • Drug and alcohol screening
    • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review; valid Driver's license required
    • Fitness-for-duty assessment to ensure that candidates can safely perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
    • Ability to receive and maintain site access credentials or badges per site-requirements

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:
  • Stand, walk, and work for long periods of time
  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Climb ladders and work on uneven or elevated surfaces
  • Work safely around heavy equipment and in industrial environments

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Additional Information:
  • A complete job description is available upon request
  • Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
  • California Residents Job Application Privacy Notice
  • You may view available jobs at www.savageco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting.
  • Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; PTO and a 401(k) plan with match.
  • Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, PTO, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked.
  • Our benefit packages may change from time to time.

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