Maintenance Technician Lead

Maintenance Technician Lead

Location: McGregor, TX

TransTech is a leading provider of specialized infrastructure and custom-engineered equipment for diverse industries. Our expansive capacity and technical expertise enable large-scale production of complex, high-quality equipment while meeting rigorous quality and safety standards.

TransTech's companies provide comprehensive solutions for gas and liquid processing, storage, transfer, and utilization, adhering to ASME, API, and TEMA standards to ensure reliability and precision in every project.

From individual services to full project solutions, TransTech's teams deliver expert engineering, fabrication, construction, operations, and maintenance, supporting projects nationally and internationally. We help customers achieve impactful, sustainable results with a commitment to safety, community, and environmental responsibility.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician at Transtech Fabrication is responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, safety, and compliance of all shop equipment and facilities. This role involves scheduling and performing preventative maintenance, coordinating with contractors for major repairs, and managing equipment documentation. The technician conducts routine inspections of machinery, tools, and safety systems, oversees building maintenance, and supports environmental compliance efforts. Additionally, they manage security systems and supervise third-party maintenance services when needed. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and experienced with PM software and OSHA requirements.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Maintains ALL shop equipment, large or small. Arrange and schedule contractors as needed for extensive repairs. Works with the Maintenance Manager to determine best solution based on extent and timeframe.
• Assists the Maintenance Manager with cross-training within the department to build team skills and support coverage of maintenance responsibilities.
• Leads and facilitates maintenance projects, coordinating team activities and communicating progress, issues, and resource needs to the Maintenance Manager.
• Provides day-to-day direction and verbal coaching to department employees on work expectations, procedures, and safety; reports recurring performance issues, conduct concerns, and safety concerns to the Maintenance Manager for further review and action.
• Develops and maintains scheduling for all equipment Preventative Maintenance.
• Responsible for all annual inspections required per OSHA. (Scheduling, reporting and follow ups)
• Create and maintain all equipment files.
• Make recommendations to improve shop equipment and procedures for maintenance program.
• Daily inspections of forklifts, trucks, and overhead cranes. Quarterly inspection program for electrical shop tools, drop cords and lights.
• Routine building maintenance and repairs
• Manages any third-party contractors required for maintenance and repairs that cannot otherwise be completed in-house.

Requirements

• Knowledge of 480V three-phase and 277/120V electrical systems
• Knowledge of electrical controls, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic systems
• Knowledge of and experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs) is a plus

Competencies

• Experience in maintaining, repairing and a working knowledge of welding equipment
• Experience in maintaining, repairing and a working with electrical and hydraulic equipment
• Familiar with working from PM software.
• Good communication skills This position will require the candidate to regularly work with Operations and Production management, along with Operations personnel to solve problems and make necessary repairs
• Basic Computer Skills (Microsoft Suite; outlook, word, excel)
• Knowledge and practice of safety standards such as Lock out/ Tag Out, OSHA requirements, etc.
• This position requires a self-starter someone who is proactive in complying with Preventative Maintenance schedule, identifying issues and quick to respond to necessary repairs.

Education/Experience

• Minimum 5-year equipment maintenance experience desired

Benefits Designed to Work for You:

• Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO
• 401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor)
• Dental, vision, and optional coverage like accident & critical illness insurance
• HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs
• Company-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
• Confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more through our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on gyms, shopping & entertainment
• Health benefits kick in fast first of the month after 30 days

Time Off

We offer a variety of paid time off options to support rest, wellness, and personal needs:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave

This organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.