Maintenance Technician – Houston TX

Posting Details

For us, people are the heart of our organization. For over 20 years, our team’s been making a name for Compass by manufacturing, retrofitting, and servicing compression and process packaging equipment of the highest standards for the North American natural gas industry. We’re established, privately owned, and proud of our company culture where employees are supported in training, development, and career progression. And the best part…the fun is just beginning! Today, Compass is at its most innovative and excited to be at the forefront of emerging clean technologies and a contributor to the global energy transformation.

Join Us. Help Shape the Future of Energy.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager. A Maintenance Technician is essential for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation the organization’s facilities and equipment. This job title involves performing routine maintenance tasks, troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

What You Will Do

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

  • Support of entry and intermediate technicians
  • Assist in repair of all shop equipment within cost guidelines while maintaining a minimum amount of down time.
  • Assist in basic preventative maintenance as directed.
  • May assist in maintaining grounds and facilities cleanliness.
  • Assist in completing necessary facility documentation and work orders as directed by Manager Maintenance
  • Adheres to HSE rules and regulations.
  • Follows instructions and work with immediate supervision.
  • Assist in all areas of maintenance as assigned.
  • Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers.
  • Requires employee to rarely type and use a computer and other office equipment, such as a copier, printer, calendar, telephones, etc.
  • Requires frequent operation of heavy equipment such as crane, forklift, welding tools and scissor lift

Education, Skills and Experience

Your education and experience include:

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in mechanical and/or electrician related maintenance work
  • Repairs on welding equipment, such as welding machines, positioners, rollers, etc…
  • Repairs on overhead cranes
  • Maintenance work in air compressors
  • Working with handling equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, etc…
  • Basic knowledge in plumbing
  • Knowledge on basic electrical repairs
  • High school diploma
  • Mechanical and/or electrician-related maintenance training

Physical Strain

Include an intro to physical strain

  • Requires employee to stand for at least 90% of the time
  • Requires employee to sit for at least 10% of the time
  • Requires employee to frequently inspect equipment, climb stairs or ladders and must be able to maintain balance on stairs or ladders without assistance.
  • Must be able to communicate and respond to coworkers and emergency cues/alarms, in person and on the telephone, including use of mobile devices
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Requires work in outdoor conditions, including all weather conditions & unairconditioned facility
  • Requires work on loud environment
  • Requires moving and maintaining self constantly in different positions, stoop, kneel, crouch to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
  • Must wear all required PPE, including fire-retardant clothing, helmets, face shields, hearing protection, safety goggles, steel-toed boots, as applicable.
  • Position rarely requires travel
  • Position rarely requires employee drive

At Compass, we are always looking for the right people with “can do” attitudes and a willingness to help wherever needed, this means that you may need to take on other tasks and duties that may not be listed above or may change based on the location or needs of the company.

Position

Type

Full Time

Location

Houston TX

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