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Senior Operations Technician

Jobtailor · Pasadena, TX, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Responsibilities Provide hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance support to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment
Responsible for troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, and supporting capital and reliability improvement initiatives
Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on plant equipment
Complete assigned work orders safely and efficiently
Execute preventive maintenance (PM) tasks to improve reliability and uptime
Maintain and repair electrical systems, motors, control panels, and instrumentation
Support installation and commissioning of new electrical systems and equipment
Diagnose electrical faults and implement corrective actions
Maintain pumps, valves, conveyors, rotating equipment, and mechanical systems
Perform alignment, lubrication, and mechanical repairs
Support compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements
Participate in PHAs, HAZOPs, SOP development, and safety reviews
Follow OSHA and site safety procedures at all times
Identify and implement improvements to reduce downtime and improve performance
Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process optimization
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Contractors
Support training and skill development across the maintenance team
Foster teamwork and knowledge sharing across disciplines
Requirements Associate's degree, technical certification (Electrical, Instrumentation, or Mechanical), OR equivalent experience
2-5 years of maintenance experience (mechanical, electrical, or both) required
5-10 years of industrial/plant experience preferred
Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills (rotating equipment, piping, valves)
Working knowledge of electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation
Experience with preventive maintenance systems and work order management
Familiarity with SAP or similar systems preferred
Certifications & Qualifications Associate's degree
technical certification in Electrical
technical certification in Instrumentation
technical certification in Mechanical

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