Senior Energy Mechanic — Industrial Maintenance

LCRA; La Grange (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

LCRA in Texas is seeking a hands-on Senior Energy Mechanic to join our maintenance team at Fayette Power Plant location. You will oversee upkeep, inspections, and repair of critical equipment across multiple facilities, with opportunities to advance your career within a mission-driven utility.

The role emphasizes end-to-end maintenance on mechanical systems, welding, fabrication, and collaboration with electricians and control technicians to improve reliability and safety daily.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of maintenance and/or repair experience.
• A degree in mechanical or industrial maintenance, instrumentation, controls or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end maintenance on industrial mechanical equipment, including air compressors, heat exchangers, gear reducers, valves, pumps, and fans.
• Construct and weld custom piping and structural frameworks according to design schematics.
• Operate fabrication equipment for cutting, welding, and fitting metals while strictly adhering to safety requirements.
• Execute OSHA-compliant excavations and industrial surface preparation, including sandblasting and painting operations.
• Partner with electrical and control technicians to execute daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and system upgrades.
• Operate handheld manual tools and power tools (e.g., rock saws and cut-off saws) in performing repair and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical equipment repair

Safety procedures

Education

Degree in mechanical or industrial maintenance

Tools

Welding equipment

Fabrication tools

Power tools

Job description

LCRA in Texas is seeking a hands-on Senior Energy Mechanic to join our maintenance team at Fayette Power Plant location. You will oversee upkeep, inspections, and repair of critical equipment across multiple facilities, with opportunities to advance your career within a mission-driven utility.

The role emphasizes end-to-end maintenance on mechanical systems, welding, fabrication, and collaboration with electricians and control technicians to improve reliability and safety daily.