Industrial Electrical Technician - 2nd Shift (Heavy Equipment)

Southwest Shipyard, LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Shipyard, LP in Houston, TX is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to uphold building and mechanical systems, perform repair work, and support preventative maintenance on pumps and heavy equipment. The role requires experience with 480V, industrial settings, and 3-phase systems.

The position offers second shift with pay range $18-24 per hour DOE. Candidates should have strong English communication skills; Spanish bilingual is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in English and able to communicate effectively with others; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to multitask, learn quickly, and meet deadlines as needed.
• Strong attention to detail, with a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
• Self-starter who can operate without direct supervision, with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner.
• Be detail-oriented, have steady hands, and the ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to understand Company Quality Manual and procedures described and required.
• Ability to manage time and tasks effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform pump service/maintenance activities, troubleshooting, electrical work, facility maintenance, preventative maintenance, and mechanical work, including taking accurate measurements, completing documentation, and referencing proper standards/documentation to ensure quality craftsmanship.
• Utilize hand tools effectively; wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, impact tools, hammers, mallets, grinders, reading meters.
• Operate, maintain, and/or repair powered industrial trucks, aerial platforms, and bridge cranes.
• Responsible for maintaining tools, equipment, stock levels (parts and lubes) for the department. Small hand tools must be furnished by the employee and list documented with department manager and HR files. Specialized tools needed will be furnished by SWSLP, or as directed by Maintenance Manager.
• Preventative maintenance duties to perform hands on maintenance, troubleshooting, and complete repair work on pumps, vacuum pumps, submergible pumps, and direct acting steam pumps.
• Ability to dialogue with yard and vendor personnel to perform maintenance or repair needs on mechanical equipment.
• Assess damages and diagnose possible problems with the equipment such as pumps, compressors, welding machines, heavy equipment, generators, motors, hand tools, boilers, cranes, and flares. Required to perform quality assurance inspection of parts according to standard operating procedure requirements.
• Conduct testing, inspecting, repairing, and re-assembling basic equipment, components, and systems including but not limited to overhead bridge cranes, hoists, gear boxes, forklifts, company vehicles, pneumatic and mechanical systems, power transmission components, combustion engines, boiler systems, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain close communication with Supervisor on status of daily activities and issues which may arise.
• Assist with planning and preparing daily schedule to facilitate efficient completion of duties.
• Adhere to and ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards, regulations, and policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Hand tools

Job description

Southwest Shipyard, LP in Houston, TX is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to uphold building and mechanical systems, perform repair work, and support preventative maintenance on pumps and heavy equipment. The role requires experience with 480V, industrial settings, and 3-phase systems.

The position offers second shift with pay range $18-24 per hour DOE. Candidates should have strong English communication skills; Spanish bilingual is a plus.