Automated Systems Industrial Maintenance Tech II

H-E-B; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E-B in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to perform mechanical, electrical, and HVAC maintenance across large facilities. You will troubleshoot, repair, and replace components to keep production and distribution operations running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance, a strong focus on safety, and the ability to train junior technicians while collaborating with senior engineers.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance
• Experience with HVAC, hydraulics/pneumatics, welding
• EPA Universal License preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs facility equipment and systems.
• Supports Buildings & Grounds, Mechanical, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, and Electrical work streams.
• Trains and assists lower-level technicians; works with higher-level technicians on complex failures.
• Follows SOPs and safety protocols; completes required documentation.
• Reads and interprets schematics and control sequences for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

HVAC troubleshooting

Hydraulic Pneumatic systems

Welding

Safety compliance

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Maintenance / Troubleshooting / Repair & Replacement / Training:

Buildings & Grounds

• Installs / repairs complex water supply lines using glued plastic, compression fittings, soldered copper tubing, or threaded pipe
• Troubleshoots / repairs / replaces more complex facility equipment (turnstiles, security access gates, truck scales, etc.)
• Performs skill-level appropriate preventive maintenance (PM) tasks on buildings and grounds equipment
• Assists other technicians to troubleshoot / repair / replace building and grounds equipment or systems, facility dock doors, roof leaks, concrete damage, gates, etc.

Mechanical

• Uses appropriate tools, materials, and methods to perform mechanical tasks safely and efficiently
• Troubleshoots / repairs / replaces HVAC package units and Chiller system major components
• Troubleshoots Building Management System components (actuators, sensors, valves, other electrical components)
• Troubleshoots / repairs / replaces compressor air ends, pumps, gear boxes, and all major components on facility support equipment
• Troubleshoots / repairs / replaces major components on all facility production equipment (cranes, conveyors, diverters, AS / RS storage and retrieval machines, palletizers, automated stretch wrappers, etc.)
• Performs PM tasks on major facility systems (stretch wrappers, palletizers, etc.)
• Perform PM tasks on facility systems such as Chiller Plant Centrifugal Compressors, Condenser Water pumps, Chilled Water pumps, Cooling Tower and Chilled water air handler equipment, etc.
• Performs skill-level appropriate PM tasks on facility mechanical equipment
• Assists / trains lower-level techs to troubleshoot and repair dock levelers, restraints, etc.
• Assists higher-level technicians to install / troubleshoot / repair any facility mechanical equipment or systems

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

• Performs pump down, pressure discharge, and isolation procedures to make systems safe prior to maintenance activities
• Troubleshoots / repairs / replaces major facility equipment components (hydraulic power packs, air compressor systems, battery changers, cranes, elevators, compactors, etc.)
• Performs PM tasks on compactor units, air compressors, hydraulic or pneumatic driven equipment, battery changing machines, and hydraulic power packs
• Performs skill-level appropriate PM tasks on hydraulic and pneumatic power systems and facility operating equipment
• Trains / assists lower-level technicians to troubleshoot / repair less complex equipment components
• Assists higher-level technicians to troubleshoot / repair more complex hydraulic or pneumatic system failures

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation

• Evaluates systems for proper operation and efficiency using manifold gauges, thermometers, manometers, etc.
• Uses refrigerant recovery system and manifold gauges when evacuating and charging an HVAC or chiller system
• Trains / assists lower-level technicians to repair HVAC equipment and Chiller System components
• Assists higher-level technicians to troubleshoot / repair / install package HVAC or major chiller system components
• Performs assigned PM tasks on HVAC equipment, Chillers, Chiller plant pumps / motors
• Performs operational checks on Chiller Plant using HMI / BMS

Fire Suppression Systems

• Applies / demonstrates knowledge of pre-action systems and Radionics alarm panels, and associated system components
• Replaces damaged sprinkler system components (audio / visual devices, pull stations, switching devices, pumps, etc.
• Performs skill-level appropriate PM tasks on a dry fire suppression system
• Assists in troubleshooting / repairing issues with fire suppression system, including pump controls, alarm panels, and tamper switches

Electrical / Electronic

• Installs new 120-volt and 277-volt circuits to power equipment (wall switches, appliances, light fixtures, small motors, breakers, disconnects, GFI protection, etc.)
• Identifies / repairs moderately complex electrical problems with production equipment electrical systems (PLC and computer control systems, variable frequency drives, motor controls, etc.)
• Applies understanding of complex control sequences to identify system failures / problems
• Troubleshoots / repairs facility power distribution systems (distribution panels, motor control centers, equipment power panels, etc.)
• Troubleshoots / repairs / assists higher-level technicians on main power systems (main breakers, power transformers, fuses, ground fault systems, phase failure systems, current transformers in 480-volt systems, etc.)
• Troubleshoots / repairs / replaces lighting fixtures and power supplies
• Troubleshoots / repairs / replaces components in power distribution panels, motor control centers, and equipment power panels
• Troubleshoots PLC networks and associated systems and equipment (proximity switches, scales, photo eyes, power supplies, I/O card, etc.
• Performs skill-level appropriate PM tasks / assists others doing PM tasks on electrical systems
• Trains / assists lower-level technicians to perform electrical maintenance tasks

Welding

• Prepares equipment and materials for welding by cutting, grinding, or heating
• Properly uses metal working tools (grinders, saws, drills, metal workers, etc.) to repair facility machinery
• Brazes and cuts metal machinery using an oxygen / acetylene torch
• Makes complex equipment / facility repairs using electric arc stick, MIG, TIG, plasma or oxygen / acetylene equipment
• Assists higher-level technicians on more complex repairs or fabrication requiring metal working and welding
• Trains / assists lower-level technicians on more complex repairs or fabrication that requires metal working and welding

Compliance

• Follows standard operating procedures (SOP) related to work order and parts requisitions completion
• Completes accident and incident reports in compliance with policy

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Work Experience

Qualifications & Key Requirements:

• 4+ years Experience in mechanical maintenance, electrical maintenance, construction trades, air conditioning maintenance, welding, hydraulic / pneumatic systems, construction trades, or AC maintenance - Required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong organization and time-management skills - Required
• Strong written / verbal communication and skills - Required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between tasks; attention to detail - Required
• Initiative - Required

Education

• HS Diploma or GED - Required

Licenses/Certifications

• EPA Universal License preferred - Preferred

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Work while standing, sitting, stooping, walking, bending, with hands over head, and in prone position
• Climb; work from a ladder and other elevated work platforms (manlift, scissor lift, catwalk, silo)
• Lift and carry 75 lbs; lift 20lbs or more on an occasional basis
• Work in extreme temperatures ranging from -20 to 130 degrees

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last revised: 5/1/2024