Description
Senior Mechanical Technician
Senior Mechanical Technician is responsible for performing technical tasks in support of the operation and maintenance of utility systems, Fab support equipment, building maintenance or chemical and gas delivery equipment. Activities include review of construction, design, and specification documentation, the startup and operation of facilities, mechanical, chemical, waste and electrical systems. In addition, performs general maintenance and repair as required, and monitors for equipment efficiencies. Requires compliance with all health, safety and environmental management system guidelines.
Essential Functions:
Normally receives minimal supervision unless a major incident occurs
Receives some direction from Master Technician/TRs/Supervisors to prioritize non-routine daily tasks and/or projects
Identifies new assignment/projects based on the need of the department
Must have expert understanding of equipment/processes
Should demonstrate a deep level adaptability and the ability to change priorities based on the business needs
May provide mentoring to other non-exempt personnel
May provide technical training to the department or organization
Has advanced understanding the SOPs
Works on advanced assignment that require a considerable amount of judgment and initiative
Troubleshoot mechanical equipment issues, identify problems and manage solutions. Systems and equipment include but are not limited to: Industrial Waste Treatment equipment.
Performs preventive, corrective and condition based maintenance to maximize mechanical equipment uptime across facilities utilities system. Mechanical equipment include but are not limited to: Pumps, blower, clarifiers, valves, tanks, center hung fans, mixers, and gear boxes.
Use root cause analysis tools to identify permanent solutions for recurrence failures causing equipment downtime.
Provide technical support during commissioning and start up for new instrumentation equipment, installation, configuration and calibration.
Understands interactions with other departments in activities such as maintenance scheduling
Identifies areas of business process improvement opportunities and provides input with solutions
Interprets issues/questions regarding schematics, diagrams, written/verbal instructions, layouts or defined plans
Interact actively with stakeholders and departments on work planning and coordination
Mentors/trains lower-level technicians.
Document all work order and calibration systems.
Develop and maintain SOPs using technical expertise and in conformance with standards
Decide which type of maintenance is needed, selects parts for replacement
Participate in cross functional teams
may conduct and/or oversee routine inspections and investigations
Interprets complex data from equipment, processes etc.
Applies knowledge of relevant best practices, state and local code in area expertise
Adhere and enforce safety rules, follow procedures and guidelines
Support plant operation during off-hours as needed
The role involves extensive use of computers for data entry, documentation, analysis, and internal communication.
Candidates must be comfortable and proficient in the full suite of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, etc.) and able to learn new office applications quickly.
Familiarity with enterprise CMMS (Computer‑Aided Maintenance Management System) software and Confluence is required for daily task management, issue tracking, and collaboration.
Required Experience:
Advanced industrial mechanical knowledge
Heavy mechanical background, be familiar with setting, leveling, and aligning pumps, and fans.
Needs to be able to re-build centrifugal pumps (both end suction and split case), exhaust fans (both centers hung and over hung in-board and out-board bearings).
Vibration level 1 Certification a plus
Laser and/or Reverse Alignment
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information
Able to work in a team environment
Understands manufacturing systems
Effectively communicates via verbal/written means to immediate team and other SAS departments
Advanced knowledge of relevant industrial waste treatment systems
Has advanced knowledge of relevant software tools (i.e., Programmable Logic Controller, Microsoft etc.)
Ability to work flexible hours as necessary
Intermediate knowledge in relevant waste water code regulations
Ability to work independently within the broad scope of an objective
Intermediate knowledge of mentoring, coaching and leading groups/people
May require the ability to maintain a state license as necessary
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Education and Certifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent and technical school certification preferred or equivalent
Millwright and/or Industrial Mechanical Experience
Typically requires 8+ years of experience
NCCER Certification would be a plus
Valid current Texas Class "C" Driver License.
Must be able to become certified for Respiratory Protection and Confined-Space Entry Program within six (6) months of employment and maintain certification
Potential to frequently work with and be exposed to materials which contain hazardous chemicals
Regularly works around moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include weather, heat, and humidity
May have to work in a clean room
May have to position oneself in a tight fitting, FAB environment
May be required to support and/or work shift duties in a 24x7 manufacturing environment
Benefits & Compensation
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned .
Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
See the "Know Your Rights" poster available in English (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) and Spanish (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) .
About Austin Industrial
Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial .
No Third-Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so ( i.e. , payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.
Accessibility Note
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Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
OSHA 30
OSHA 10
Valid Driver's License
NCCER-Ind Millwright Cert
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.