Maintenance Technician

Umicore; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Job summary

Umicore is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to provide mechanical and electrical support ensuring safe, reliable plant operation. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment, assist with new system installs, and help drive reliability initiatives.

The role requires 2–5 years of maintenance experience with rotating shift schedules and a focus on safety and continuous improvement. Pasadena, TX site with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certification required or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of maintenance experience (mechanical, electrical, or both) required.
• 5–10 years of industrial/plant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on plant equipment
• Complete assigned work orders safely and efficiently
• Execute preventive maintenance (PM) tasks to improve reliability and uptime Electrical & Instrumentation
• Maintain and repair electrical systems, motors, control panels, and instrumentation
• Support installation and commissioning of new electrical systems and equipment
• Diagnose electrical faults and implement corrective actions
• Maintain pumps, valves, conveyors, rotating equipment, and mechanical systems
• Perform alignment, lubrication, and mechanical repairs
• Support equipment rebuilds and installations
• Follow OSHA and site safety procedures at all times
• Identify and implement improvements to reduce downtime and improve performance
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process optimization
• Assist in developing maintenance procedures and training documentation
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, and Contractors
• Support training and skill development across the maintenance team
• Foster teamwork and knowledge sharing across disciplines

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Rotating equipment

Pumps & valves

Education

Associate’s degree or technical certification

5–10 years industrial/plant experience preferred

Tools

SAP

Maintenance management systems

Job description

About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Fuel Cell And Stationary Catalysts

High-performance stationary catalysts. Next generation fuel-cell technologies. With clean air and green mobility playing a vital part in protecting the world of tomorrow, our design and production of these sustainable solutions has never been more crucial. Developing innovative products for a broad range of industries, we’re creating a better future by helping customers reach zero emission mobility and power supply. To keep improving the way the world moves we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

Job Purpose

Provide hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance support to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment. Responsible for troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, and supporting capital and reliability improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Execution

• Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on plant equipment
• Complete assigned work orders safely and efficiently
• Execute preventive maintenance (PM) tasks to improve reliability and uptime Electrical & Instrumentation
• Maintain and repair electrical systems, motors, control panels, and instrumentation
• Support installation and commissioning of new electrical systems and equipment
• Diagnose electrical faults and implement corrective actions

Mechanical Maintenance

• Maintain pumps, valves, conveyors, rotating equipment, and mechanical systems
• Perform alignment, lubrication, and mechanical repairs
• Support equipment rebuilds and installations

Safety & Compliance

• Support compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements
• Participate in PHAs, HAZOPs, SOP development, and safety reviews
• Follow OSHA and site safety procedures at all times

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements to reduce downtime and improve performance
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process optimization
• Assist in developing maintenance procedures and training documentation

Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, and Contractors
• Support training and skill development across the maintenance team
• Foster teamwork and knowledge sharing across disciplines

Qualifications & Education

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree, technical certification (Electrical, Instrumentation, or Mechanical), OR equivalent experience
• 2–5 years of maintenance experience (mechanical, electrical, or both) required
• 5–10 years of industrial/plant experience preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills (rotating equipment, piping, valves)
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation
• Experience with preventive maintenance systems and work order management
• Familiarity with SAP or similar systems preferred

Work Schedule

• Rotating shift schedule.
• Initial schedule: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• The position will transition to a rotating 12-hour shift schedule , which may include:
• 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. / 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
• 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. / 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

What We Offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?