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Senior Maintenance Tech

Huntsman · Arlington, TX

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Chemicals
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Huntsman (chemicals) in Arlington, TX. In summary, as the Maintenance Technician, you will.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Tools it names
5S, Root cause, PLC, Welding, SAP, EHS / safety
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 119 other live reliability postings in Texas.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 61%
  • ✓ PLC 37%
  • ✓ Welding 34%
  • ✓ Root cause 26%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 23%

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Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentionedLifts up to 50 lbs

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    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Qualifications

  • ✓High School Diploma or GED required.
  • ✓Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience , preferably within a chemical, petrochemical, manufacturing, or other process-regulated environment.
  • ✓Demonstrated multi-craft maintenance skills in mechanical systems and at least one additional discipline, including electrical, instrumentation, or controls.
  • ✓Experience troubleshooting and maintaining pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, seals, valves, and rotating equipment.
  • ✓Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical drawings.
  • ✓Strong knowledge of industrial safe work practices, including LOTO, confined space entry, and permit-to-work systems.
  • ✓Valid driver's license.
  • ✓Ability to work overtime, rotating shifts, and respond to emergency call-outs as required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • ✓Technical/Vocational Certificate or Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, or a related technical field.
  • ✓Previous experience in a PSM-regulated chemical manufacturing environment.
  • ✓Experience within polyurethane or specialty chemical manufacturing operations.
  • ✓Working knowledge of PLC-based control systems, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and process instrumentation.
  • ✓Certified welding experience and/or millwright certification.
  • ✓Experience using CMMS systems such as SAP PM, Maximo, or equivalent maintenance software.
  • ✓Experience participating in reliability-centered maintenance and root cause analysis programs.
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Job Description

Maintenance Technician

Huntsman is seeking a Maintenance Technician supporting the Huntsman Building Solutions (HBS) Division located in Arlington, Texas . This position will report to the Facilities Manager ​.

Job Scope

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a chemical manufacturing facility by performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on process and facility equipment. This hands-on, multi-craft role supports polyurethane systems and chemical blending, filling, and packaging operations within a Process Safety Management (PSM) environment. The incumbent will play a key role in minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

In summary, as the Maintenance Technician, you will

  • •Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on process and facility equipment, including pumps, compressors, agitators, heat exchangers, tanks, valves, and packaging systems.
  • •Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, and control systems.
  • •Support polyurethane and blended chemical manufacturing operations, including material transfer, metering, blending, and loading/unloading systems.
  • •Follow all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Process Safety Management (PSM) procedures, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), confined space entry, hot work, and energy isolation requirements.
  • •Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals to diagnose issues and execute repairs.
  • •Perform welding, pipefitting, and light fabrication activities to support maintenance projects and equipment reliability.
  • •Document maintenance activities, equipment history, labor, and parts usage within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • •Participate in root cause analyses, reliability programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • •Respond to equipment failures and process disruptions to restore safe production operations quickly and efficiently.
  • •Support plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
  • •Maintain housekeeping and organization standards in accordance with 5S principles.
  • •Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, company, and site-specific safety and environmental requirements.

Skills and Knowledge

  • •Strong commitment to personal, process, and environmental safety.
  • •Effective troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
  • •High level of accountability and ownership of equipment performance.
  • •Strong organizational and documentation skills.
  • •Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • •Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • •Team-oriented approach with the ability to collaborate across Operations, Engineering, Reliability, and EHS functions.
  • •Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
  • •Adaptability and willingness to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Working Environment

  • •Work is performed within an industrial chemical manufacturing facility with exposure to chemicals, noise, heat, cold, dust, and changing weather conditions.
  • •Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators when necessary; must be able to meet medical and fit-testing requirements.
  • •Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • •Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work at elevated heights, and enter confined spaces.
  • •Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, reaching, and working in physically demanding positions for extended periods.
  • •Must be able to work safely around moving machinery, pressurized systems, and energized equipment.
  • •Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, rotating shifts, weekends, and on-call assignments as required.

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