Energize Your Career: Are you ready to be at the forefront of the clean energy revolution? MetOx International, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team and play a vital role in reshaping the future of power generation and distribution.
Based at our global headquarters in Houston, TX, the Maintenance Technician has the primary responsibility for maintenance and preventive maintenance of the equipment and the facility, establishing and following safe maintenance work practices, and regulatory compliance of maintenance activities. This is a full-time position with a work schedule of 4:00pm – 4:00am. Overtime may be required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Rebuilding equipment
- Inspecting facility & equipment
- Preventive maintenance on facility and equipment
- Changing oil on equipment
- Inspecting equipment
- Monitoring equipment status (vibration, oils analysis, visual inspection, audible inspection, etc.)
- Executing receiving end of lock, tag and try
- Troubleshoot, repair, complete preventive maintenance, and rebuild equipment: Air compressors; air dryers; vacuum pumps; valves; filters; instrumentation; etc.
- Complete monthly checks of safety equipment.
- Replacing valves, actuators, instruments, piping, tubing, and small vessels
- Maintain areas in a clean condition including picking up/taking out trash, minor facility repairs, etc.
- Work flexible hours and schedule to achieve manufacturing objectives.
- Receiving of goods (including gas cylinder and dewar deliveries)
- Implement safe work practices and participate in proactive safety culture to ensure safety for the employee, public and environment.
- Adhere to company policies inclusive of the attendance policy.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- AAS required and minimum of three years working in a mechanical support role is required.
- A valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is required.
- The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- AAS degree in process operations/technology a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Basic computer skills such as: opening, creating, and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required.
- Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
- The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business like and professional manner is required.
- Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues. Quickly and efficiently completes tasks.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with less definition, policy, and bureaucracy.
- Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment with potential exposure to temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.
- Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched, or kneeling position.
- Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift loads up to 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100-foot pounds of torque.
- Routinely reacts to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
- Will be required to serve on the Emergency Response Team. ERT requirements Include:
- Clean shaven to achieve positive respirator seal.
- HAZWOPER certification (MetOx to provide training)
- First aid & CPR certification (MetOx to provide training)
MetOx is proud to offer competitive benefits including:
- Health, dental, and vision available on the first day of employment
- Paid time off + company-wide holidays
- 401(k) match
- And more!
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.