Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

JOB-10043973

Anticipated Start Date

May 05, 2025

Location

Odessa, TX

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a growing Fortune 500 company in the energy industry and has many locations nationally. Safety is a priority for this client, and they provide training and direction for all employees to ensure they can do their job safely.
This client hires many full-time associates through temporary agencies so many of our roles are temp-to-hire. This gives our candidates and the client an opportunity to ensure that this will be a good fit for a full-time role with their company. All roles have an opportunity for advancement and provide benefits to their full-time employees. 

Job Summary

We are looking for individuals to join our client’s team as Maintenance Technician. The position will work under general direction to perform a wide range of mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks

Job Description

• Know and comply with all safety policies and procedures
• Support and promote the site’s continuous improvement culture
• Use hand and power tools to accomplish these tasks
• Change lubrication fluids and filters in production equipment
• Replace lighting and ballasts as needed
• Complete preventative maintenance on equipment at regular intervals
• Participate in on-call rotation for the department
• Develop good working relationships with other departments on the site through professional communication
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area
• Work in a variety of environments at a chemical plant, mostly outdoors and in all weather conditions
• Other maintenance related duties as assigned

Skills Required

• 1 year experience in general maintenance work
• Basic analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Strong mechanical knowledge, especially around fixed and rotating equipment (pumps, piping, storage tanks, etc)
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical instrumentation and devices
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (Emaint, SAP, etc)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to organize daily activities of self and others

Education/Training/Certifications

• High school diploma/GED

“We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law”.