Plant Maintenance Engineer (Equipment)

Southwest Shipyard, LP provides gas freeing and cleaning services, steaming, and flaring services, Barge and Boat repair, Surface preparation and painting, water treatment and new construction services to the commercial and government marine industry. Southwest Shipyard owns and operates four (4) shipyards in South Texas with direct deep-water access to the Gulf of Mexico. We take pride in our dedicated and experienced workforce that focuses on Quality, Safety and Environmental Excellence. This position is responsible for the upkeep of buildings and mechanical systems, including repair, maintenance, and the installation of system components, troubleshoot, and facility maintenance. The Maintenance Mechanics will work with large production machines and heavy equipment. Day Shift: 6:00am - 3:30pmOvertime and/or Weekend Availability required. Must be open to travel to our other sites - Channelview and Galveston with a valid driver license. Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life). 401(k)/Retirement Savings. Paid-Time off/Holidays. Perform pump service/maintenance activities, troubleshoot, electrical work, facility maintenance, preventative maintenance, mechanical work, including taking accurate measurements, completing documentation, and referencing proper standards/documentation to ensure quality craftsmanship. Operate, maintain, and/or repair powered industrial trucks, aerial platforms, and bridge cranes. Responsible for maintaining tools, equipment, stock levels (parts and lubes) for the department. Small hand tools must be furnished by the employee and list documented with department manager and HR files. Specialized tools needed will be furnished by SWSLP, or as directed by Maintenance Manager. Preventative maintenance duties to perform hands on maintenance, troubleshooting, and complete repair work on pumps, vacuum pumps, submergible pumps, and direct acting steam pumps. Ability to dialogue with yard and vendor personnel to perform maintenance or repair needs on mechanical equipment. Assess damages and diagnose possible problems with the equipment such as pumps, compressors, welding machines, heavy equipment, generators, motors, hand tools, boilers, cranes, and flares. Required to perform quality assurance inspection of parts according to standard operating procedure requirements. Conduct testing, inspecting, repairing, and re-assembling basic equipment, components, and systems including but not limited to overhead bridge cranes, hoists, gear boxes, forklifts, company vehicles, pneumatic and mechanical systems, power transmission components, combustion engines, boiler systems, and hydraulic systems. Assist with planning and preparing daily schedule to facilitate efficient completion of duties. Adhere to and ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards, regulations, and policies. Must be proficient in English and be able to communicate effectively with others; Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Strong attention to detail, with a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction. Self-starter who can operate without direct supervision, with a strong sense of urgency. Ability to understand Company Quality Manual and procedures described and required. Must have or be eligible to obtain a TWIC Card. High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred. Minimum 5 years' experience in Industrial and/or Manufacturing maintenance. Basic computer knowledge and proficiency and/or a demonstrated technical aptitude to learn; Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, Word, etc. Demonstration of basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units to measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals); Forklift experience required; The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD's), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done. Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters. Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work. Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration. Visually inspecting equipment and verifying information, often in small print. The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. There is no contract of employment between Southwest Shipyard, L.Only the Owner or President has the authority to modify the at-will relationship, and then only in writing specifically addressed to the employee on this issue and signed by Southwest Shipyard, L.Southwest Shipyard, LP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.