Maintenance Mechanic

Savage; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Profit sharing

401(k) with match

PTO & Holidays

USTO

Job summary

Savage is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to service and repair heavy equipment at our Port Arthur facility. The role requires performing inspections, maintaining pumps, motors, hydraulics, and crane-related systems while upholding strict safety and regulatory standards.

You will work with site personnel to ensure reliable operations, daily maintenance tasks, and timely documentation of service records.

Qualifications

• At least 3–5+ years of heavy equipment maintenance and repair experience.
• Experience repairing and maintaining bridge cranes and coke cutting equipment.
• Knowledge of welding and cutting processes.
• Able to work at heights up to 150 feet.
• Strong mechanical background with safety focus.
• Refinery/industrial plant operations experience preferred for high safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow site-specific safety procedures and the Savage Maintenance Program.
• Perform pre/post shift equipment inspections and report findings.
• Maintain and report spare parts inventory.
• Repair and maintain pumps, motors, hydraulics, and plant equipment.
• Complete PM services on plant and process equipment.
• Maintain clean work areas and good communication with team and management.
• Record maintenance reports and service records.
• Willing to perform any other special tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Machinery troubleshooting

Welding and cutting

Hoist/rigging

Safety compliance

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Grow Your Career with Savage!
Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible.

Military Veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply!
The Basics
Location: Port Arthur, TX

Days/Hours: M-F, occasional nights and weekends as needed

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) with match.
• Uniform Services Time Off (USTO)
• Uniform Services Differential Pay
• A culture that appreciates Team Members
  

What You’ll Be Doing

• Practice and abide by site-specific and company safety procedures and rules
• Must understand and implement the Savage Maintenance Program
• Perform a pre/post shift equipment inspections
• Maintain and report spare parts inventory
• Properly record and complete maintenance reports and service records
• Repair and maintain pumps, motors, hydraulics, mobile and plant specific equipment
• Maintain good relations and open communication with coworkers and management via radio and other proper means
• Maintain a clean work environment by removing trash and debris from all areas of responsibility including structures, offices, restrooms, break rooms, vehicles, etc.
• Complete PM services on plant and process equipment
• Knowledge of rigging
• Must be willing to perform any other special tasks assigned by management

Requirements To Be Successful

• Experience with repairing and maintaining bridge cranes and coke cutting equipment
• At least 3-5+ years of experience with heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge and working experience with different types of welding and cutting.
• Must be able to periodically work at heights of up to but not limited to 150’.
• Practices and understands time management, is a self-starter with a positive outlook.
• Must have a strong mechanical background.
• Refinery or Industrial Plant Operations: experience with high safety standards and regulations associated with hazardous industrial plant environments.
• Experience with hydraulic operated hoist and drilling equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Boiler maker skills a plus
• Knowledge of SAP {CMMS)
• Experience with automated equipment and basic computers are a plus.
• Additional experience operating back hoe, front end loader, dozer, or other heavy equipment is a plus.

Some Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Ability to work outside in any weather condition
• Must be willing to work a rotating schedule
• Work in an environment containing coal dust, hazardous noise, confined space, and in hot or cold environments
• Work at heights, climbing stairs, and climbing ladders
• Walk on uneven ground and up to 3 miles per shift
• Must have ability to wear required PPR
• Must be able to pass a fit test and pulmonary function test for the purposes of wearing a respirator and recertify annually or as needed
• Lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Must be able to periodically work at heights of up to but not limited to 150’

Additional Information

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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• You may view available jobs at www.savageco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting.
• Team members may be eligible for a benefits package that is dependent on hours worked and position classification. This package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental coverage options; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with company match. Benefits are subject to change. For more information visit https://savageco.com/careers/benefits-information/