Senior Plant Maintenance Lead: Diagnostics & Repairs

Balcones Resources, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FSA

Vacation Time

401k matching

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Circular Services in Austin, Texas is seeking a Senior Plant Maintenance Technician to perform advanced diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on plant equipment. This senior role requires independent work with minimal supervision and guides junior technicians to maximize equipment uptime and safety.

The position involves leading preventive and predictive maintenance programs, reading schematics, and documenting actions while ensuring OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience (recycling, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment preferred).
• Experience with balers, conveyors, and processing equipment.
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment
• Able to follow instructions for operating equipment and record keeping
• Able to execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner
• Able to maintain a clean & safe environment
• Bilingual English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs in accordance with Circular policies and all safety and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) requirements.
• Execute and lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure plant equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Diagnose, adjust, repair, or replace fixed and rolling stock equipment including, but not limited to, balers, conveyor systems, gearboxes, electrical motors, machine shafts, rollers, bearings, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic schematics and technical manuals.
• Provide training, direction, and technical support to Maintenance Technician A and B team members.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend long-term corrective solutions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure a clean and safe work area in compliance with Corporate and OSHA standards.
• Participate in facility improvement projects and equipment installations as needed.
• Work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, to support operational needs and emergency repairs.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Balers

Conveyors

Processing equipment

Job description

Circular Services in Austin, Texas is seeking a Senior Plant Maintenance Technician to perform advanced diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on plant equipment. This senior role requires independent work with minimal supervision and guides junior technicians to maximize equipment uptime and safety.

The position involves leading preventive and predictive maintenance programs, reading schematics, and documenting actions while ensuring OSHA compliance.