Are you ready to move your career forward and help shape our company’s and customers’ futures?
If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy.
Are you inspired by “what’s next”? So are we.
When you join the Ketjen team, you contribute to a better tomorrow. You will play a role in powering many of the world’s largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. We are putting innovation to work to improve people’s lives and we want YOU to be a part of it.
Ketjen Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Albemarle Corporation, is seeking a Maintenance Millwright to work at our Bayport Facility (Pasadena, TX).
Essential Duties
Safe maintenance and repair of mechanical rotating equipment
Proper handling and installation of mechanical seals
Interpretation of mechanical designs and maintenance manuals
Use of a wide variety of hand, portable, and stationary power tools
Demonstrate root cause analysis approach to failures and generate reports accordingly.
Rebuilding, installing, and maintaining machinery such as pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, fans, rotary dryers, filter press, compressors, belts, extruders, mills.
Maintaining precision records of repairs and parts
Inspection of machinery, parts to determine replacement or repair.
Required
Experience in safe in-plant maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.
Demonstrated ability to work in close tolerances; familiar with dial indicators, dial calipers, micrometers and other exact measuring equipment.
Good verbal communication skills
Past history of excellent quality results in daily work activities
Must be motivated and self-directed.
Must have the ability to work in a team environment.
Good written and electronic communication skills
Basic knowledge of mag- drive pumps
Basic knowledge of lathe, milling machine, drill press and other machine shop duties
Knowledge of precision tools
High School Diploma or equivalent
5+ years Journeyman Millwright experience.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Desirable
2-Year Technical Degree in mechanical field
Completion of a formal apprenticeship program
Working knowledge of both pump and reactor functions
Working knowledge of hydraulic pumps, motors, and actuators
Working knowledge of correct alignment procedures
Thorough understanding of how bearing condition, alignment, structural support, and piping stress affect equipment MTBF
An understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance procedures
Working knowledge of the purpose and installation of mechanical seals
Working knowledge of lubrication best practices
Benefits of Joining Ketjen
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
Apply today and help Ketjen unleash the POTENTIAL of advanced chemistry for industries that power the world.
Skills Required
- Experience in safe in-plant maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment
- Ability to work within close tolerances using precision measuring equipment such as dial indicators, dial calipers, and micrometers
- Good verbal communication skills
- History of excellent quality results in daily work activities
- Motivated and self-directed work style
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Good written and electronic communication skills
- Basic knowledge of mag-drive pumps
- Basic knowledge of lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and other machine shop duties
- Knowledge of precision tools
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Five or more years of journeyman millwright experience
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Two-year technical degree in a mechanical field
- Completion of a formal apprenticeship program
- Working knowledge of pump and reactor functions
- Working knowledge of hydraulic pumps, motors, and actuators
- Working knowledge of correct alignment procedures
- Understanding of how bearing condition, alignment, structural support, and piping stress affect equipment MTBF
- Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance procedures
- Working knowledge of mechanical seal purpose and installation
- Working knowledge of lubrication best practices
Albemarle Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Albemarle Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Albemarle Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout element of the total rewards package, including a 401(k) with matching contributions and an additional automatic employer contribution with immediate vesting. This structure meaningfully boosts total compensation beyond base pay and is repeatedly emphasized as a differentiator.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family support appears robust, including up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for either parent and financial support for adoption and surrogacy. Family-related programs extend into fertility and broader parenting support, reinforcing the depth of benefits beyond traditional medical coverage.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits include dedicated wellness days, mental-health access with coaching and therapy support for employees and dependents, and a broad Employee Assistance Program. These offerings suggest the rewards package is designed to support health, resilience, and work-life needs alongside pay.
Albemarle Corporation Insights
What We Do
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a global specialty chemicals company with leading positions in lithium, bromine, and refining catalysts. We power the potential of companies in many of the world’s largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. Working with our customers, we develop and customize solutions using the finest technology and ingredients with the knowledge and know-how of our highly experienced and talented team of operators, scientists, and engineers. Discovering and implementing new and better performance-based sustainable solutions motivates all of us. We think beyond business-as-usual to drive innovations that create lasting value. Realize your POTENTIAL with Albemarle. At Albemarle, we believe that our people make us successful. It’s that simple. We embrace the diversity of experience, talent, and thought. We work hard to create an inclusive work environment that empowers you to openly and honestly communicate, create and innovate. Your career will reach an international reach from the United States to Australia. Your decision to join our team will be rewarded with a positive, team-oriented workplace that inspires personal and professional growth. We will make every effort to support your career goals and create opportunities for you to realize your full potential. This is our culture. This is our commitment. AS PART OF OUR GLOBAL TEAM, YOU’LL EXPERIENCE: • Competitive compensation and benefits • Hands-on technical experience • Job variety and career flexibility • Collaboration with seasoned employees at every level • A proven record of innovation • Company-wide focus on economic and environmental sustainability • Deep commitment to our communities, education and social development • Concern and compassion for fellow employees • Among the best safety records in the industry The bottom line: no matter where you apply your talent and training, Albemarle
