Lead Downstream Mechanic – Compressors & Engines

Cooper Machinery Services; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability

401(k) match

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cooper Machinery Services in Deer Park, TX seeks a Downstream Mechanic III who will diagnose failures, lead overhauls on Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, and Superior™ platforms, and mentor teammates in the shop.

Work with minimal supervision, perform root cause analysis, use precision tools, and document inspections and reports while upholding safety standards.

Requires 5–8 years of mechanical maintenance experience; ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work extended hours.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience with reciprocating engines and compressors.
• Ability to work independently with supervision.
• Reading technical procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and root cause analysis on failures in reciprocating engines, compressors, pumps.
• Diagnose wear, damage, and failure modes on reciprocating compressors across Cooper OEM and non-OEM platforms.
• Overhaul compressors and support upgrade projects that extend equipment life and improve performance.
• Use precision measurement tools to support inspection and diagnostics.
• Maintain and repair compressor valves, spark plugs, auxiliary cooling and lubrication systems, and pumps.
• Perform and accurately document regulatory-required inspections, following company and industry procedures.
• Complete timesheets, SAP orders, safe job plans/work permits, and regulatory reports; write technical reports and present findings to managers and plant personnel.
• Provide informal leadership and coaching to teammates, and oversee specialty contractors (QA/QC) as needed.
• Work within our Safety tenets and Stop Work Authority, and keep the shop clean, safe, and organized.
• Participate in training programs, risk management reviews, and safety meetings.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Overhaul experience

Precision measurement tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Cooper Machinery Services in Deer Park, TX seeks a Downstream Mechanic III who will diagnose failures, lead overhauls on Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, and Superior™ platforms, and mentor teammates in the shop.

Work with minimal supervision, perform root cause analysis, use precision tools, and document inspections and reports while upholding safety standards.

Requires 5–8 years of mechanical maintenance experience; ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work extended hours.