Millwright Trainee - Maintenance Technician

Company: Odfjell USA Houston Inc
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description ODFJELL JOB DESCRIPTION COMPANY: OTH JOB LOCATION: OTH (TERMINAL) JOB TITLE: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN – SR. MILLWRIGHT DEPARTMENT: MAINTENANCE REPORTS TO: MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: NON-EXEMPT MANAGERIAL (Y/N): Direct reports : None Total : 0 BUDGET AUTHORITY: N/A OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES Perform preventative and predictive maintenance and mechanical/hydraulic repairs on terminal equipment in order to maintain the facility at peak operating efficiency on a 24 hour basis, consistent with company and government standards of safety, environmental, and quality control. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Perform inspections and prepare reports on the condition of the following items: product pumps; marine crane and dock equipment; truck and rail car loading facilities; steam distribution equipment; utility pumps; and firewater pumps. Relocate, install, dismantle, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on pumps, valves, loading arms, winches, hose cradles, other equipment, and firewater system. Align and level equipment. Clean job site, ensure equipment, tools, and materials are returned to proper place. Perform duties of Maintenance Technician and other job related duties as training allows and assigned by Supervisor. Perform necessary repairs on terminal equipment as indicated based on inspection reports and as directed by Maintenance Supervisor. Complete and process assigned work orders at the completion of each task and review deficiencies with supervisors. Oversee assigned third party inspectors and approved contractors on the repairs and inspections of terminal equipment. Perform change of service tasks on equipment as assigned, participate in management of change process, and develop change of equipment reports. Incumbent will need a thorough knowledge of safety and environmental requirements in order to complete jobs per company/department expectation. Utilize knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, and electricity awareness in order to troubleshoot and complete job/s. Follow company policies and comply with company regulations. Cooperate and support colleagues. OTHER FUNCTIONS In case of absence, the employee’s supervisor will assume and/or assign responsibility for this position’s duties. Perform other job related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or equivalent Prefer specialized vocational or technical training Must have over five (5) years of work experience in industrial equipment repair on rotating equipment as a millwright; Centrifugal pumps and compressors are preferred PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Occasionally: sitting; ability to board vessels; crawling; crouching; fine manipulation; using math/calculations Frequently: standing; walking (general); walking in or out of terminal, through turnstile, be able to evacuate terminal in emergency; ability to climb to top of tanks; bending over; climbing; reaching overhead; kneeling; balancing; pushing or pulling; grasping; repetitive use of hands/arms; repetitive use of legs; lifting or carrying 26- 50 lbs.; eye/hand coordination; talking; touching; keyboarding/typing; thinking analytically; understanding, assimilating and drawing conclusions from information and data; producing unique or creative solutions to problems; receiving and transmitting information accurately using oral communications; receiving and transmitting information accurately using written communications; remembering details; making decisions; adjusting to changes; examining/observing details; discriminating colors Continuously: hearing; smelling; seeing; maintaining stamina during workday; concentrating on tasks; maintain attention span during workday; using English language correctly WORKING CONDITIONS Occasionally: heavy machinery; vibration Frequently: working a 4/10, M-Th schedule; irregular hours; on call schedule at least every other weekend; respirator fit; hot/cold temperatures; work outside; electrical hazards; falling hazards/wear safety harness; sharp objects/tools; working at heights; working in confined spaces; exposure to fumes, gases, odors; exposure to dirt, dust, grease. Oil, mud; excessive noise exposure; hot temperature devices (burners, flame torches, etc.)/ performing multiple tasks at the same time; working in difficult interpersonal situations Continuously: close proximity and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals; wearing PPE; maintain TWIC card; wearing uniform (FRC); maintaining composure and professionalism under emotional stress; maintaining high level of energy and productivity through the workday or shift TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT UTILIZED Desktop PC (programs such as SAP, CMMS will be used) Marine cranes and winches Pumps Hand tools Power tools Forklift Rigging equipment Personal safety equipment Measuring and leveling equipment Some operation of heavy equipment JOB DESCRIPTION CHECKLIST Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions Essential for the Job PHYSICAL EFFORT Occasionally Frequently Continuously Sitting X Standing X Walking (general) X Walking in or out of terminal, through turnstile, be able to evacuate terminal in emergency X Ability to climb ladder to top of tanks at terminal X Ability to board vessels via rope ladder X Bending over X Crawling X Climbing X Reaching overhead X Crouching X Kneeling X Balancing X Pushing or pulling X Grasping X Repetitive use of hands/arms X Repetitive use of legs X Lifting or carrying 10 lbs. or less 11 to 25 lbs. 26 to 50 lbs. X 51 to 75 lbs. 76 to 100 lbs. Over 100 lbs. Eye/hand coordination X Fine manipulation X Talking X Hearing X Touching X Smelling X Seeing X Keyboarding/typing X Maintaining stamina during workday X MENTAL EFFORT Occasionally Frequently Continuously Thinking analytically X Understanding, assimilating and drawing conclusions from information and data X Producing unique or creative solutions to problems X Receiving and transmitting information accurately using oral communications X Receiving and transmitting information accurately using written communications X Concentrating on tasks X Remembering details X Making decisions X Adjusting to changes X Examining/observing details X Discriminating colors X Maintaining attention span during workday X Using math/calculations X Using English language correctly X Using more than one language WORKING CONDITIONS Occasionally Frequently Continuously Irregular hours X Shift schedule On call schedule X Close proximity/potential exposure to hazardous chemicals X Wear PPE X Respirator fit X Hot/cold temperatures X Work outside X Electrical hazards X Falling hazards/wear safety harness X Heavy machinery X Sharp objects/tools X Working at heights X Working in confined spaces X Exposure to fumes, gases, odors X Exposure to dirt, dust, grease, oil, mud X Excessive noise exposure X Hot temp devices (burners, flame torches, etc.) X Vibration X Maintaining TWIC card X Wearing uniform X Maintaining composure and professionalism under emotional stress X Performing multiple tasks at the same time X Working in difficult interpersonal situations X Maintaining high level of energy and productivity through the work day or shift X Travel locally between two Houston office locations during the work day Traveling domestically Traveling internationally

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