Automated Systems - Industrial Maintenance Technician II (eFC)

H-E-B; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E-B is seeking an Automated Systems Industrial Maintenance Partner to maintain facilities and systems, ensuring safety, efficiency, and reliability. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across buildings, HVAC, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and integrated plant equipment.

Strong collaboration with senior technicians and training responsibilities are expected. Responsibilities include maintenance of water lines, HVAC package units, chiller

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in mechanical/electrical maintenance.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• EPA Universal License preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Install/repair complex water lines and building components.
• Troubleshoot/repair/replace major facility equipment (conveyors, cranes, gates, etc.).
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems.
• Assist higher-level techs in troubleshooting more complex systems.
• Train lower-level technicians on maintenance procedures.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Welding

HVAC systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

Manifold gauges

Brazing equipment

Power tools

Job description

Responsibilities Job Summary: As an Automated Systems Industrial Maintenance Partner, you'll maintain H-E-B facilities and systems in a professional manner to ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability. You'll support our mission to be a world class maintenance management organization using the latest in technology, processes, and procedures. 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. Qualifications & Key Requirements: Work Experience: 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