Energy Services Mechanic Sr

Lower Colorado River Authority; Texas; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) is seeking a Senior Energy Mechanic to join its Fayette Power Plant maintenance team. You will lead upkeep, inspections, and repair of critical equipment across multiple facilities and collaborate with electrical and control technicians to keep systems running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of mechanical maintenance experience, a relevant degree or equivalent substitution, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in maintenance and/or repair of mechanical equipment.
• A degree in mechanical or industrial maintenance, instrumentation, controls or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end maintenance on industrial mechanical equipment, including air compressors, heat exchangers, gear reducers, valves, pumps, and fans.
• Construct and weld custom piping and structural frameworks according to design schematics.
• Operate fabrication equipment for cutting, welding, and fitting metals while adhering to safety requirements.
• Execute OSHA-compliant excavations and industrial surface preparation, including sandblasting and painting operations.
• Partner with electrical and control technicians to perform daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and system upgrades.
• Operate handheld manual tools and power tools in performing repair and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Welding

Fabrication

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Heavy equipment

Education

Degree in mechanical or industrial maintenance, instrumentation, controls

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Here’s The Role

Note: This position is at our Fayette Power Plant location. We are seeking a hands‑on, detail driven Senior Energy Mechanic for our maintenance team! In this role, you will be the backbone of our operations, taking charge of the upkeep, inspections, and repair of critical equipment across multiple dynamic facilities: Fayette Power Plant, Lost Pines, Sim Gideon, Winchester Power Park, Ferguson and Timmerman. This role is built for continuous skill development, offering real opportunities to advance your career. We are a team that takes pride in powering our communities and deeply values the people who make it happen. If you’re a driven go-getter who wants to grow with a company, we would like to hear from you!

How You’ll Contribute

• Perform end-to-end maintenance on industrial mechanical equipment, including air compressors, heat exchangers, gear reducers, valves, pumps, and fans.
• Construct and weld custom piping and structural frameworks according to design schematics.
• Operate fabrication equipment for cutting, welding, and fitting metals while strictly adhering to safety requirements.
• Execute OSHA-compliant excavations and industrial surface preparation, including sandblasting and painting operations.
• Partner with electrical and control technicians to execute daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and system upgrades.
• Operate handheld manual tools and power tools (e.g., rock saws and cut‑off saws) in performing repair and maintenance tasks.

How You’re Qualified

• Four or more years of experience in maintenance and/or repair of mechanical equipment or other relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in mechanical or industrial maintenance, instrumentation, controls or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver’s license

How You’ll Stand Out

• Proficient in adhering to safety and maintenance procedures.
• Experience welding, maintaining fabrication and using power tools.
• Experience in troubleshooting mechanical equipment.

How We’ll Support You

Benefits that don't just check boxes, they make life better. From healthcare to wellness to time off, we've got you covered, so you can focus on what matters.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.