Job Description

Overview

The Mechanical Specialist provides daily support in resolving mechanical issues, including alignment of rotating equipment, troubleshooting various mechanical systems, and performing inspections on mechanical equipment. This role requires a strong mechanical background and the ability to work in diverse environments.

Responsibilities

  • Perform alignment of rotating equipment using dial indicators or laser equipment.
  • Check pipe strain on equipment and instruct maintenance staff or contractors on corrections.
  • Troubleshoot pump mechanical seals, reciprocating gas compressors, natural gas engine performance, and centrifugal pump vibrations.
  • Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot rotating equipment including engines, turbines, compressors, and pumps.
  • Perform shop inspections on mechanical equipment being repaired and detail the scope of work.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
  • Mechanical/Machinist Degree and/or Technical School Certifications or at least 15 years of mechanical experience is required.
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record is required.
  • Strong commitment to personal and job safety is required.
  • Ability to provide understandable and legible reports in a timely manner is required.
  • Experience performing alignment of rotating equipment is required.
  • Experience checking pipe strain and instructing maintenance staff is required.
  • Experience troubleshooting pump mechanical seals and compressor performance issues is required.
  • Proven knowledge in NGL fractionation, natural gas production and processing is required.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and maintenance skills is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents and equipment repair manuals is required.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations is required.
  • Basic computer skills in MS Word and Excel are required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders is required.
  • Ability to modify communication style to influence and engage others is required.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks under stressful conditions is required.
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors around industrial equipment is required.
  • Ability to work in temperature extremes is required.
  • Ability to climb and work at various heights is required.
  • Ability to react to visual and aural signals is required.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces is required.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and manually transport loads up to 75 lbs.
  • Ability to wear special safety equipment is required.
  • Ability to take call-outs and work overtime is required.
  • Willingness to travel and support various facilities is required.

Additional Information

  • Primary location is Baytown, Texas.
  • Day job shift.
  • Travel required up to 50% of the time.

How this job compares in Baytown, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 429 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Baytown, TX

We're tracking 72 other active welding openings in Baytown, TX right now, from 28 different employers. 23 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,307 other active welding openings from 707 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Baytown, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (24), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Austin Industries (19). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Midlothian at $38/hr, and Dallas at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Baytown, TX

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