Mechanical Lead

TAS Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TAS Energy, a Houston-based manufacturer of packaged modular systems, seeks a Mechanical Lead to oversee assembly activities, manage schedules, and mentor the team. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and quality in a fast-paced shop environment.

The position requires 2–3 years in mechanical assembly, ability to read drawings, and strong collaboration with supervisors and other departments.

Qualifications

• Interpreting mechanical drawings, blueprints and P&IDs.
• Familiarity with shop tools and torque wrenches.
• Ability to operate basic shop equipment safely.
• Competent with MS Excel and ERP systems.
• Experience in coordinating priorities to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium size groups.
• Train and mentor new personnel.
• Manage shop assembly activities through daily/weekly work plans.
• Maintain project status reports.
• Ensure work is performed safely and complies with standards.

Skills

Read shop drawings

P&ID understanding

Operate forklift/overhead crane/man-lf

Project planning & scheduling

Lean manufacturing/5S/CI

Mechanical systems & components

Safety compliance & incident investig.

Basic computer literacy

Team communication & conflict res.

Time management & prioritization

Basic budgeting / cost awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Mechanical Lead is expected to ensure project assembly functions are executed properly, within budget and on time under the direction of the assembly supervisor and/or Leadman.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Mechanical Lead is expected to ensure project assembly functions are executed properly, within budget and on time under the direction of the assembly supervisor and/or Leadman.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead small to medium size groups
• Train and mentor new personnel
• Manage shop assembly activities through daily/weekly work plans
• Maintain project status reports
• Ensures that work is accomplished safely
• Assists the supervisor in enforcing standards and complying with regulations
• Track and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Monitor budgeted labor hours
• Ensure zero recordable safety incidents through proactive planning and continuous improvement initiatives
• Any other duties as assigned by TAS.

Job Skills

• Ability to read shop drawings
• Basic understanding of a P&ID
• Ability to operate forklift, overhead crane and man lift
• Project Planning and Scheduling.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing / 5S / Continuous Improvement.
• Understanding of Mechanical Systems and Components.
• Safety Compliance & Incident Investigation.
• Basic Computer Literacy (MS Excel / ERP systems)
• Team Communication and Conflict Resolution.
• Time Management and Prioritization.
• Basic Budgeting or Cost Awareness.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• High school diploma

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 2-3 years of experience in mechanical assembly in a similar environment.
• Proven ability to interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and P&IDs
• Experience using basic shop equipment (e.g., hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools)
• Basic Computer Literacy (MS Excel / ERP systems)
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and meet production schedules.
• Capable of communicating clearly and effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical assembly in a similar environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Ability to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to outside environmental conditions.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Join a team driven to excel in all that we do! When you join TAS, you join a Houston-headquartered company that is part of a large Houston-headquartered publicly traded company, Comfort Systems USA, with a solid reputation built on outstanding value, integrity, and customer focus. We offer our customers and employees the best of both worlds: a small company feel with the resources, talent, process, and international reach of a large company.

TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in one of our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility system applications. TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 1.2m sq. feet with proximity to major shipping ports and interstate highways. TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customer’s facilities.

TAS’ fastest growing business is the data center market. By applying deep expertise in cooling, thermodynamics, and power, TAS has developed an entire product line that revolutionizes data center delivery.

With our tremendous market potential, advanced technological systems, entrepreneurial culture as well as a talented and productive workforce, we continue to set and exceed aggressive market penetration and financial goals.

More information is available on the company website at: www.tas.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: TAS has a tobacco-free workplace policy, under which individuals are not allowed to smoke or use tobacco or nicotine products on the TAS premises, while conducting TAS business off premises or take "smoking" breaks during working hours. “smoking” and “tobacco or nicotine products” includes, but is not limited to, product such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping, all forms of smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, dip) and clove cigarettes

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Applications and resumes will be kept on file for a limited time and the Company is under no duty or obligation to contact applicants if they are not selected for the job applied for or if other jobs become available in the future. Applicants that desire to apply for a job that becomes available at the Company in the future, should submit a new employment application or resume.

TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.