Mechanical Apprentice

Maintenance and repair of heaters, vessels, reactors, exchangers, piping systems and other relevant fixed mechanical equipment associated with the refinery processes, storage, and transportation of hydrocarbons with special emphasis on welding.

1. High School diploma or GED with curriculum including basic math skills.
2. Basic computer competency.
3. Effective oral and written communication.
4. Problem solving: Using a combination of computer (SAP) skills and materials knowledge.
5. The ability to effectively interface with all levels of the plant organization and external suppliers is essential.
6. Requires occasional, but essential physical ability to climb stairs with hand held material weighing 5 to 50 pounds (successful completion of a job function capacity test is required). Frequent, but essential lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of handheld materials weighting 1 to 25 pounds.
7. Requires standing 80% of the work day.

Preferred knowledge and Skills:

Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate through formal written tests, interviews, and practical tests his knowledge including but not limited to pipe fitting, boilermaker, and welding craft skills. Additional skills in the field of rigging and heavy equipment operating will be an advantage but not essential. Successful candidate will also be required to pass a functional capacity test.