Senior Hydroelectric Equipment Mechanic

Lower Colorado River Authority; Marble Falls (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Time off

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority in Austin, Texas seeks a senior Energy Services Mechanic to maintain and repair mechanical equipment across hydro facilities. You will inspect, troubleshoot, and service turbine generators, valves, pumps, and related gear, applying hands-on expertise.

You will read blueprints and manuals, coordinate with electrical teams, plan work, and schedule parts and labor, guiding maintenance crews as needed. A 4+ year track record and a relevant degree are expected.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in maintenance and/or repair of mechanical equipment or related field.
• A degree in mechanical/industrial maintenance, instrumentation or controls may substitute per guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, remove, inspect, repair, test, and adjust mechanical equipment including turbine generators, floodgates, air compressors, gear reducers, valves, pumps, and fans.
• Read blueprints, manuals, and parts lists; keep drawings/schematics up to date.
• Assist electrical/controls personnel in bearing work and related tasks on turbine-generators and pumps.
• Plan and schedule work, check parts and labor availability; may guide maintenance crews.
• Operate handheld and power tools to perform repair and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Blueprint reading

Bearing work

Planning & scheduling

Hand tools & power tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial maintenance or related field

Tools

Blueprints/manuals

Job description

Lower Colorado River Authority in Austin, Texas seeks a senior Energy Services Mechanic to maintain and repair mechanical equipment across hydro facilities. You will inspect, troubleshoot, and service turbine generators, valves, pumps, and related gear, applying hands-on expertise.

You will read blueprints and manuals, coordinate with electrical teams, plan work, and schedule parts and labor, guiding maintenance crews as needed. A 4+ year track record and a relevant degree are expected.