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Date: Jul 7, 2025

Location: USA: Port Arthur, TX, US, 77640

Company: CPChem

You may not realize it, but you’ve likely used a product today made possible by the plastics and chemicals manufactured by Chevron Phillips Chemical. From medical supplies and electronics to food packaging and cosmetics, we create the building blocks for more than 70,000 consumer and industrial products.

 

 Even as a global company with 5,000 employees, we maintain a “small company feel.” Our commitment to foster a culture of belonging ensures that regardless of your background or experience, your voice is valued and heard, empowering you to make a meaningful impact and grow both personally and professionally. Ask any Chevron Phillips Chemical employee what they like best about their job, and universally, the answer is “the people I work with!” We value work-life balance, and love to see our employees thrive both professionally and personally. There has never been a better time to work for Chevron Phillips Chemical. If you’re ready to grow with us and become part of our vision of being the premier Chemical Company, apply today!

 

Introduction

Chevron Phillips Chemical is seeking an experienced Machinist to join our team at our Port Arthur facility.  Will support equipment installation, repair, and preventive maintenance in a fast-paced industrial environment. The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical skills, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work independently while delivering excellent service.   #HPCP

Responsibilities

  • Provides installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of plant equipment or systems
  • Conducts preventative maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
  • Uses the Work Order system to track hours, parts and supplies, and equipment history
  • Maintains adequate stock of consumable parts, cutting tips, cutters, grinding wheels
  • Measures and documents dimensions during operations and maintains machine logbooks
  • Interprets technical drawings and blueprints to produce parts that meet specifications
  • Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers
  • Follows engineering setup charts to perform initial assembly of tools
  • Immediately reports all ES&H incidents including injuries, near misses, releases
  • Maintains familiarity, and comply with all corporate and site Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 5+ years of related experience troubleshooting and repairs of centrifugal, reciprocating, and other turbo machinery equipment OR Horizontal and Vertical Lathes, Mills, Broaching Machines, and Balancing Equipment, etc.
  • Proficient use and selection of precision machinist tools
  • A self-starter who can work with minimal supervision  
  • Ability to prioritize work to align with goals
  • Proven leadership and administrative abilities
  • Understanding of safety issues in a hazardous environment 
  • Ability to establish respectful relationships with team members at all levels
  • Ability to meet deadlines 
  • Ability to work overtime hours, rotating schedule and/ give call-out rotation support 
  • Proficient at blueprint reading, planning, and organizing job functions
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings and product manuals to repair equipment or fabricate new parts
  • Ability to operate a forklift, JLG, or other motorized equipment
  • Be flexible in ability to change current work assignment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Apprenticeship Certificate or technical certification or associate degree related to maintenance machine shop / turbomachinery
  • Compressor valve/high-pressure packing repair/mechanical experience 
  • Experience with the repair of Valves Actuators to include Pneumatic piston
  • Prior failure mode analysis training
  • Computer Skills (SAP, MS Word & Excel, database experience)

 

Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules. To learn more about Chevron Phillips Chemical and to be considered for a position, please visit us online today at www.cpchem.com.

 

Paper resumes will not be accepted. All job seekers must go to the web site to be considered for positions. If you are interested in applying for this position and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our Human Resources Service Center at 1-800-446-1422, option 4.

 

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.

 

To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.

 

Travel Requirements: Up to 5%

Eligibility for Relocation: No

Closing Date: 07/21/2025


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