Title: Sr. Maintenance Operator
Knoxville, TN, US, 37932
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Performance Pipe, a division of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP, is the largest producer of polyethylene piping products in North America. To learn more about Performance Pipe please visit our website at www.performancepipe.com. The Performance Pipe location identified below has the following job opportunity:
Introduction
Join the CPC - Performance Pipe team in Knoxville as a Senior Maintenance Operator within our Polymers & Specialties division. This role offers a vital opportunity to contribute actively to the operational excellence and reliability of our facilities. As a Senior Maintenance Operator, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing equipment performance to support our commercial business objectives.
We are seeking a committed professional with a robust background in maintenance operations who is ready to bring their technical skills and proactive mindset to a collaborative, safety-conscious work environment. You will engage closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering and operations, to ensure maintenance activities are delivered effectively and align with company standards.
Our work culture promotes continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability, creating an environment where every member is empowered to impact outcomes positively. If you are motivated to work in a dynamic setting that values precision, safety, and teamwork, this position is ideal for your career progression.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that Maintenance plans and Spare Parts Strategies are managed, determined and implemented
- Identifies risks associated with any assigned work prior to execution
- Identifies improvement opportunities and basic defect elimination in the day-to-day execution of work
- Performs weekly work order updates with supervision to maintain an active backlog of jobs
- Utilizes measuring instruments and diagnoses and makes general repairs to production equipment
- Inspects parts, replacements, alignment, balancing, installation and refurbishment on a wide variety of equipment
- Assists with new installations and other projects, as requested by supervisor
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED and a valid driver’s license with at least 5 years of related experience
- The ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams and blueprints
- Have an overall positive attitude and the ability to work efficiently while adhering to plant safety requirements
Performance Pipe offers a competitive benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401k, incentive plan, paid vacation and holidays. We support a safe and drug-free workplace through pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background checks. To apply for this position, please visit us online today at www.cpchem.com.
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Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Eligibility for Relocation: No
Closing Date: 09/01/2026
Nearest Major Market: Knoxville
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