MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Groupe Avril; Conroe, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

Oleon is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support a chemical esterification plant in Conroe, TX. The role focuses on maintaining equipment across blending, bottling, warehousing and construction activities scheduled for startup in 2026.

You will inspect, service and repair pumps, compressors, valves and rotating machinery while ensuring safety compliance. Qualifications include a minimum of 3 years in industrial maintenance, experience with bottling lines, ability to read drawings, and strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance within chemical/process manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with bottling lines or high-speed automated systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings, manuals and schematics.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• Excellent troubleshooting and high-pressure problem solving.
• Able to work cross-functionally with production, maintenance and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment for blending, bottling, warehousing and construction of the chemical esterification plant.
• Inspect, service, repair and perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of bearings and seals.
• Service storage tanks, vessels, cooling towers, steam systems and high pressure systems.
• Apply machining and welding to fabricate or repair parts.
• Navigate SAP maintenance workflows for work orders and documentation.
• Support HSE audits and document maintenance records.
• Troubleshoot issues independently with minimal supervision.
• Follow safety procedures and promote a safety-first culture.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Bottling lines

Technical drawings

OSHA safety standards

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance

High School Diploma + relevant experience

Tools

SAP maintenance workflows

Job description

Oleon is looking for a MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Conroe, TX

CDI

Work in your element

At Oleon, we bring you natural chemistry. Ambitious, with both feet on the ground. That's who we are and that's how we will continue to grow. Our specialty lies in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of oleochemical products. We offer them in a large variety of markets such as: cosmetics, nutrition, crop protection, industrial ingredients, lubricants, oilfield, coatings, detergents, and many more.

Oleon has over 1,000 employees worldwide in 10 different countries. Enthusiastic people who are completely in their element here at Oleon are more than welcome to join our team.

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician

Some of your main duties & responsibilities:

• Maintain equipment for the blending, bottling, warehousing and ongoing construction of a chemical esterification plant with a startup of 2026.


• Inspect, service, repair, and conduct predefined preventative maintenance for various plant equipment, including pumps, compressors, air dryers, valves, and rotating machinery.


• Assist with the installation and maintenance of various types of bearings, mechanical seals, and other sealing components.


• Service storage tanks, vessels, cooling towers, steam heating systems, and high pressure systems, ensuring they are functioning properly and safety compliant.


• Apply machining and welding techniques to fabricate, modify, and repair parts as needed.


• Navigate SAP maintenance workflows for work orders, notifications, and documentation.


• Provide technical support during HSE audits and ensure proper documentation of all required maintenance paperwork.


• Independently troubleshoot mechanical issues and develop practical solutions with minimal supervision.


• Follow all safety procedures and protocols; actively contribute to a safety-first culture throughout the company.

You'll succeed if:

You have

• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance within a chemical, petrochemical, or process manufacturing environment.


• Hands-on experience with bottling lines or similar high-speed automated production systems.


• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, and schematics


• Strong knowledge of OSHA and other relevant safety standards.


• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to work in high-pressure environments to resolve issues quickly.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with production, maintenance, and engineering teams.


• Physically able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in varied environments.


• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or High School Diploma and a combination of relevant work experience.


• Experience in chemical manufacturing environment.


• Familiarity with automation and process control systems specific to bottling and packaging operations.


• Understanding of basic welding principles

Next to your skills, it is your drive and motivation that will make all the difference!

Your benefits:

You will join a company with ambitious goals and a welcoming atmosphere. Both your personal development and work-life balance are equally important to us. You can expect an attractive salary and leave scheme, along with numerous benefits. Additionally, we provide a solid insurance plan that you can rely on.

Oleon is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces all forms of diversity. We ensure equal opportunities in our recruitment and integration processes and ensure that you can be yourself in our professional environment.

Oleon is a business unit of Avril, the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oil and protein sector.

Avril is present in consumer food, animal nutrition and expertise, renewable energy and chemistry, with a recorded revenue of 7,7 billion euro across 18 countries in 2024. The Group focuses its growth on a unique value-sharing model. Avril and its 8,400 employees, driven by its purpose, "Serving the Earth", are committed to addressing climate change and population growth challenges.

Joining Avril means choosing to work in a company that harmoniously brings together performance and responsibility, innovation and humbleness, the group and individuals. Avril: there is another way.