Electric Motor Mechanic - (Taylor, TX) - Austin Industrial

About the role

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance (PMs) on electric motors, including but not limited to: Visual inspections, Vibration analysis, Thermal imaging, Cleaning and lubrication of motors and associated equipment
• Remove and replace electric motors as needed, ensuring proper installation and alignment
• Repair electric motors up to but not including rewinding and full rebuilds, specifically: Bearing replacement and repair, Seal replacement and repair, Shaft repair and replacement, Endbell and housing repair and replacement
• Troubleshoot and diagnose motor problems using various testing equipment and techniques
• Collaborate with other maintenance personnel to ensure efficient and effective maintenance operations
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of maintenance activities, including work orders, PM schedules, and parts inventory
• Develop and implement predictive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and optimize motor performance
• Provide training and guidance to junior technicians as needed
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols during all operations
• Uses root cause analysis tools to identify permanent solutions for recurrence failures causing equipment downtime
• Provides technical support during commissioning and start up for new electric motor equipment, installation, configuration and testing
• Understands interactions with other departments in activities such as maintenance scheduling
• Identifies areas of business process improvement opportunities and provides input with solutions
• Interprets issues/questions regarding schematics, diagrams, written/verbal instructions, layouts or defined plans
• Interacts actively with stakeholders and departments on work planning and coordination
• Mentors/trains lower-level technicians
• Develops and maintains SOPs using technical expertise and in conformance with standards
• Decides which type of maintenance is needed, selects parts for replacement
• May participate on cross-functional teams
• May conduct and/or oversee routine inspections and investigations
• Interprets complex data from equipment, processes etc.
• Applies knowledge of relevant best practices, state and local code in area of expertise
• Regular attendance and timeliness is required per departmental guidelines
• Adheres and enforces safety rules, follows safe procedures and guidelines
• Supports plant operation during off-hours as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an electric motor technician or in a related field
• Completion of a technical training program in electrical maintenance or a related field
• Strong knowledge of electric motor theory, design, and application
• Experience with motor control systems, including starters, drives, and controls
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies, such as vibration analysis and thermal imaging
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and with heavy equipment
• Must be able to perform work wearing personnel protective equipment

Experience

• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and standards (e.g. NFPA, OSHA)
• Experience with root cause analysis and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA)
• High School Diploma or technical school certification preferred
• Semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing experience preferred
• The ability to Obtain TCEQ “C” Operators Certificate within 2 years of employment

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or technical school certification preferred
• Semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing experience preferred
• The ability to Obtain TCEQ “C” Operators Certificate within 2 years of employment

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial.