Mechanical Technician

Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, is mobilizing a diverse team of experienced professionals to become the premier LNG export company in North America. Headquartered in Downtown Houston, the facility commenced operation of Train 1 in 2026 and is progressing construction and commissioning on Trains 2 and 3, with a future capacity to produce over 18 million metric tons of LNG per year.

About the role

The Mechanical Technician conducts complex mechanical and machinery maintenance activities at Golden Pass LNG safely and competently, without supervision. The role prioritizes maintenance work through risk-based selection to ensure short- and long-term plant safety, reliable operation, and integrity. The technician applies best-in-class safe work practices, provides on-the-job training, and interfaces with operations, other maintenance disciplines, engineering, and safety teams to uphold LNG plant safety and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance on mechanical devices, rotating equipment, and machinery using proper tools, diagnostic equipment, vendor literature, technical manuals, blueprints, and schematic diagrams.
• Take immediate troubleshooting action during safety or production downtime events to secure the area and restore safe, stable operation.
• Provide expert input during mechanical maintenance toolbox meetings, reinforcing technical expectations, safe execution practices, and task clarity.
• Review work packs in advance (12–24 hours prior) and develop required PSMS discussions and permits for supervisor review.
• Provide input to mechanical and machinery maintenance planning, applying risk-based work selection to prioritize high-risk and high-impact tasks.
• Support the development and improvement of execution work plans, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and effectiveness.
• Assist in short- and long-term mechanical and machinery maintenance planning, including resource needs, sequencing, and operational constraints.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and machinery issues impacting safety, reliability, or plant integrity, taking proactive steps to prevent failures and equipment deterioration.
• Report mechanical and machinery bad-actor observations to the Maintenance Reliability Team to support reliability analysis and elimination efforts.
• Ensure adherence to the Golden Pass Management System (GPMS), especially for mechanical and machinery work involving SIMOPS.
• Apply process safety risk assessments (JSA, isolation verification, LOTO, pressure release, testing, etc.) to all mechanical and machinery maintenance activities.
• Verify equipment and systems are properly isolated and tested to ensure safe job readiness with minimal risk before maintenance begins.
• Ensure all regulatory-required mechanical work meets specification and is performed within compliance windows.
• Provide accurate documentation in the Centralized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including notifications, work orders, task details, materials, and findings.
• Model proper use of diagnostic tools, correct interpretation of mechanical drawings, and high-quality maintenance execution for less-experienced technicians.
• Encourage continuous learning and adherence to safe mechanical handling, correct isolation, and process discipline.
• Use advanced mechanical diagnostic equipment (vibration analysis tools, alignment equipment, thermographic devices) to improve troubleshooting accuracy and system reliability.
• Support improvements in maintenance planning, PM strategy development, and CMMS data quality to enhance long-term reliability.
• Promote the use of modern tools, updated vendor recommendations, and evolving maintenance technologies to improve reliability and reduce downtime.

Requirements

• High school and/or technical college diploma required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a mechanical technician maintaining large rotating equipment machinery in a large process plant.
• In-depth knowledge of plant mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Good understanding of machinery controls (Motor controls, GE Speedtronic, and Compressor Controls).
• Understanding of process safety and inherent risks of working in a hydrocarbon environment.
• Competent at troubleshooting and solving complex mechanical and process machinery problems to ensure plant safety and reliability.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SSHE/WMS/GPMS/CIMS/FIMS requirements and experience applying these management systems.
• Fully conversant with safety and work permitting processes, HAZOP Program, Incident Reporting, and Environmental Response.
• State-issued current and valid Driver’s License (DOT-covered position).
• Covered task qualification.

Skills

• Driven to achieve best-in-class mechanical and machinery reliability, dependability, safety, and integrity results.
• Self-starter with ability to work strategically under little direction.
• Able to navigate through HMI displays on various types of equipment.
• Strong attention to detail.

Working Conditions

• May work outside in typical Texas weather for 10-hour shifts with periodic health breaks or in the LNG Plant control room.
• Potential for overtime during emergencies and process upsets.
• Must be sufficiently physically fit to endure working conditions and lift up to 15 pounds at times.