Apprentice Technician (25% Travel)
RelaDyne

Houston, Texas

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Reladyne Reliability Services is looking for a Lube Technician located in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will support field service projects across a variety of service offerings and participate in a continuous improvement culture using tools to drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost excellence with the goal of proving value generation for the customer.

We provide:

  • On-the-job training in Machine Lubrication and Maintenance
  • Opportunity to learn "turning wrenches" skills
  • Company provided uniforms, tools, safety equipment, boot allowance
  • Growth opportunities available through our Technician Career Ladder (Apprentice, Technician, Senior Tech, Project Lead, and Sr Project Lead)
  • On average a total 24 individual progression movements occur annually through our Technician Career Ladder
  • We provide talent development for Technicians and promote from within - we have 3 Managers and 1 Director who started out as Technicians and moved into Leadership/Managerial roles.
  • Advancement opportunity to progress from an Apprentice Technician into a Sr Technician within 2 years (performance based)
  • Technicians can make $19.00 to $22.00 per hour commensurate with experience; Overtime opportunities offered
  • Hourly positions eligible for overtime, on the job travel time and per diems
  • Reward and Recognition program
  • Employee Referral program



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform lubrication related task such as operating a grease gun filling oil reservoirs, etc.
  • Follow daily lube routes and/or work orders
  • Apply grease or adding lubricant, where required
  • Conduct "break ins" or oil changes
  • Tag equipment components
  • Participate in facility audits and lubrication surveys
  • Conduct daily inspection PMs, including observing lubricant volume levels, filter conditions, BS & W bowls, flow rates, pressures, ventilation, oil color, temperatures, vibration, unusual noises or odors, etc.
  • Note any alarming criteria and report nonconformance and corrective measures
  • Troubleshoot and failure analysis of lubrication related equipment failures
  • Install and replace desiccant breathers
  • Bar coding of equipment
  • Organize, clean and upkeep of lubrication storage areas and cabinets, including monitoring of lubricant inventories
  • Where applicable, collect, label and ship used oil samples followed by communication with the oil analysis laboratory
  • Review lubrication procedures and advise if updates are needed
  • Daily input of work, work results and any defects
  • Collection and disposal or used/waste oil
  • Contamination control
  • Adhere to all plant environmental, health and safety responsibilities
  • Be the "eyes and ears" of the reliability department
  • Be available for overtime, where required
  • Perform daily vehicle inspections and fueling as necessary
  • Comply with all DOT standards and regulations

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • 2+ year experience working in a plant environment preferred
  • Basic computer literacy, including standard email, spreadsheets, word processing, and software and web-based programs used for lubrication scheduling and oil analysis applications
  • Able to perform basic mathematical functions for the purpose of interpreting alarms, calculating lubricant inventories and calculating re-lubrication quantity considerations
  • Strong mechanical knowledge and good problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to speak candidly and provide constructive feedback
  • Able to work in an unsupervised capacity effectively
  • Able to understand and apply company/plant policies and procedures in the areas of safety, health and environmental
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Able to travel up to 25% of the time.
  • Physically submit to periodic drug, alcohol, hair follicle and background clearance screenings
  • Ability to work at heights and carry up to 70 pounds
  • Ability to work in dusty, dirty environments and outside in the weather


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