Diesel Maintenance Technician - Safety-Focused

Savage Services; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Profit sharing

401(k)

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Savage Services in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on our facility's equipment. You will work with the Maintenance Supervisor to document maintenance in the CMMS and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires experience with diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems, a clean background and ability to pass the TWIC and drug screening, with a strong focus on safety and teamwork in an industrial

Qualifications

• Must pass refinery standards to enter the plant, with clean criminal history, a drug & alcohol screen, a valid Driver’s License and TWIC card.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine systems.
• Experience identifying and diagnosing needed repairs via computer-based systems; able to visually recognize problems is a plus.
• Strong commitment to operational safety and following procedures.
• Ability to read/write English and follow written/verbal instructions.
• Welding experience is a plus.
• Willingness to perform significant preventative maintenance.
• Support maintenance Supervisor and other areas as needed.
• Environmental awareness and ability to lift 50 lbs.
• CMMS knowledge is helpful and appreciated.
• Excellent communication and interfacing with leadership and team.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor/major repairs and scheduled preventative maintenance on pickups, mobile equipment, tractors and trailers at Lake Charles, LA facility.
• Assist with other facility mechanical repairs as necessary.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and parts inventory.
• Learn and partner with the Maintenance Supervisor to use the CMMS for organization and maintenance records.
• Ensure all work complies with regulatory requirements.
• Follow proper safety rules, maintenance and operating procedures.
• Assist with writing and revising maintenance procedures as needed.
• Support other areas of the operation as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diesel engine systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

CMMS experience

Safety awareness

English reading/writing

On-call flexibility

Communication skills

Education

Mobile equipment mechanic experience

Certifications preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Savage Services in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on our facility's equipment. You will work with the Maintenance Supervisor to document maintenance in the CMMS and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires experience with diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems, a clean background and ability to pass the TWIC and drug screening, with a strong focus on safety and teamwork in an industrial