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Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Rotating Equipment

Covestro
United States, Texas, Baytown
8500 West Bay Road (Show on map)
Mar 13, 2026
We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place. What We Offer As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you are responsible for maintaining the reliability of complex mechanical process equipment including extruders, pelletizers, centrifuges, compressors, blowers, specialized process pumps, vacuum pumps, fans, gearboxes and hydraulic systems. You will perform oil sampling, vibration studies, mechanical and process system troubleshooting and problem-solving measures, equipment alignment and other routine maintenance functions. This is a day shift role with flexible work options of a 4/10s schedule. On call maintenance support required for 24/7 coverage. Major Responsibilities Repair and maintain specialized mechanical equipment Perform routine planned maintenance work Write equipment repair reports, with detailed description of equipment repair history Perform emergency work (safety, production, quality critical work, etc.) Provide direction and guidance to General Contractor as required (includes turnaround activities) Preventive and Predictive Maintenance activities (standard and specialized) including program input Troubleshooting mechanical equipment, assist in MTBF and predictive maintenance analysis Equipment and system upgrades and modifications (includes cost savings and reliability studies) Continuous check of process design and operation to improve yield and throughput Project support as process expert Responsible for compliance to plant safety measures Problem-solving through fundamentally sound technical solutions (3rd level troubleshooting) Internal communication and information on changes in production Create and improve maintenance procedures/ manuals What You Offer Basic Qualifications High School education or GED 10 years of Millwright experience on critical industrial/process mechanical equipment Be able to operate basic machine shop equipment. Lathe, Mill, Drill press and Pedestal grinder The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe Preferred Qualifications AAS degree in mechanical technology. Experience maintaining screw compressors. (Frick and Mycom) Experience maintaining reciprocating compressors. Experience maintaining centrifugal compressors. Ability to complete Advanced Machine Shop Certification. Ability to complete all regulatory training requirements. SAP experience Knowledge & Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills Willingness to train in other maintenance crafts Moderate computer skills #IND123 #LI-AD1 #LI-Hybrid YOUR APPLICATION Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now! Equal Employment Opportunity: Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law. Contact Us Info-Hotline: +1 844-522-6775 If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this site as a result of your disability. To make a request, please call (412) 413-2736.