Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift

Vallourec North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

VAM USA in Houston, TX is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems, and ensure compliance with relevant codes. The role involves coordinating with engineers, managing documentation, and maintaining LOTO and safety procedures.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in maintenance and is proficient with Smartsheet/Excel, able to read blueprints, and capable of working with high‑pressure components in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience performing electrical and mechanical maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet and Excel for maintenance planning and tracking.
• Minimum of 3 years in maintenance and machine tool repair.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance for equipment and update the maintenance program.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment; coordinate with engineers and lab supervisors.
• Test equipment after repair to ensure acceptability.
• Perform electrical and mechanical repair to applicable codes and requirements.
• Install piping, hoses, and tubing for air, hydraulic and water systems.
• Service and repair high‑pressure components used for testing.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Smartsheet

Excel

English proficiency

Reading blueprints

Interpreting diagrams

Education

Technical/other training

High school diploma or better

Tools

Blueprints

Electrical diagrams

Mechanical diagrams

Gauges/Meters

Calipers

Job description

VAM USA currently has an opening for a Maintenance Technician at their Houston, Texas location. VAM USA is the world leader for premium connection solutions for the oil and gas industry with numerous production facilities, three leading edge technology Research & Development centers and a network of over 160 licensees worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and manage preventive maintenance for equipment as scheduled and update the preventive maintenance program and schedule.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment as required, manage a list of issues to be addressed and coordinate/schedule the repair with engineers and lab supervisors.
• Test operation of equipment after repair or servicing to assure acceptability.
• Perform electrical/mechanical repair and installation to meet applicable codes and requirements.
• Perform plumbing repair and installation to meet applicable codes and requirements.
• Install piping, hoses, and tubing for air, hydraulic and water as required; perform work on hydraulic power unit.
• Service and repair high‑pressure components used for testing: rebuild pumps, valves and other high‑pressure components.
• Manage on‑site contractors: schedule service, conduct safety orientation and validate completed work; complete all applicable permits (work permit, risk analysis, LOTO, hot work).
• Use all required hand and power tools including, but not limited to, drill, saw, grinder, jacks, ladders, cranes, forklift, man lift and other maintenance equipment.
• Provide proper record keeping, documentation and information for machine files and repair files.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical parts manuals such as electrical and mechanical diagrams, gauges, meters, calipers and other measuring tools.
• Maintain and support the LOTO program: audit LOTO procedure, perform training and review training material.
• Perform tasks with minimal supervision.
• Follow all applicable work instructions, specifications and requirements.
• Follow all company rules, procedures and policies; maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Methods Engineering Manager.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance (including motors, controls, power supplies, power distribution, hydraulics/pneumatics, lubrication and power transmission).
• Requires use of Smartsheet / Excel to manage preventive and corrective maintenance program.
• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance and machine tool repair experience.
• Coursework in mechanics, electrical, electronics, metallurgy or related field from a high school, technical or community college.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Should be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. and push/pull 75 lbs.
• Ability to understand and execute instructions well.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Technical/other training or better.

Preferred

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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