Senior Mechanical Technician

Blue Tide; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Tide is seeking a Senior Mechanical Technician to maintain refinery and utilities equipment, ensuring reliability, performance, and safety in daily operations.

The role requires hands-on experience with rotating and fired equipment, supports maintenance planning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement under supervision of the Mechanical Lead.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade certificate preferred.
• 7–10+ years of maintenance or millwright experience in industrial/refinery/utilities.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, alignment, repair, overhaul, and troubleshooting of refinery equipment.
• Lead or assist in complex mechanical projects.
• Diagnose failures via vibration analysis, inspection, and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to plan tasks.
• Provide technical guidance to junior personnel.
• Maintain maintenance records in CMMS.
• Support continuous improvement in maintenance procedures, reliability, and safety.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Vibration analysis

Read schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; trade certificate preferred

Tools

CMMS

Precision tools

Job description

The Senior Mechanical Technician(SMT)plays a vital role in maintaining and optimizing the reliability, performance, and safety of refinery and utilities equipment. This position requires advanced mechanical expertise and hands-on experience with rotating equipment, fired equipment, compressors, and associated systems. The SMTwill perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives with minimal supervision. This role collaborates closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance management to ensure efficient plant operation and equipment availability. TheSMTwill report directly to the Mechanical Lead.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform installation, alignment, repair, overhaul, and troubleshooting of rotating and stationary refinery equipment including pumps, motors, compressors, valves, and piping systems.
• Lead or assist in complex mechanical projects such as equipment rebuilds, precision alignments, and system upgrades.
• Diagnose mechanical failures through vibration analysis, inspection, and root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and other maintenance team members to plan, schedule, and execute maintenance tasks efficiently.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior maintenance personnel.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, and work orders in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to maintenance procedures, reliability, and safety performance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school certificate preferred.
• 7-10+years of maintenance or millwright experience in an industrial, refinery, or utilities environment.
• Proficiency in the use of precision tools and equipment alignment techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Physical demands include carrying 50 pounds, useof stairs to access equipment.
• Skilled in troubleshooting complex mechanical issues and performing root cause failure analyses.
• Proven commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.