Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift

VAM USA currently has an opening for a Maintenance Technician at their Houston, Texas location. VAM USA is the world leader for premium connection solutions for the oil and gas industry with numerous production facilities, three leading edge technology Research & Development centers and a network of over 160 licensees worldwide. Key Responsibilities Include Perform and manage preventive maintenance for equipment as scheduled. Manage and update the preventive maintenance program and schedule. Troubleshoot and repair equipment as required. Manage a list of issues that need to be addressed. Coordinate / schedule the repair with engineers and lab supervisors. Test operation of equipment following repair or servicing to assure acceptability. Perform electrical/mechanical repair and installation to meet applicable codes and requirements. Perform plumbing repair and installation to meet applicable codes and requirements. Install piping, hoses, and tubing for air, hydraulic and water as required. Perform work on hydraulic power unit. Service and repair high pressure components used for testing: Rebuild pumps, valves, and other high-pressure components. Manage on site contractors: from scheduling the service, safety orientation to validation of completed work. Complete all applicable permits (Work permit, Risk analysis, LOTO, Hot work). Use all required hand and power tools including, but not limited to drill, saw, grinder and jacks, as well as ladders, cranes, forklift, man lift, and other maintenance equipment. Provide proper record keeping, documentation, and information for, but not limited to Machine files, repair files. Read and interpret blueprints, technical parts manuals such as electrical and mechanical diagrams, gauges, meters, calipers, and other measuring tools. Maintain and support our LOTO program: audit LOTO procedure, perform training, review training material. Perform tasks with minimal supervision. Follow all applicable work instructions, specifications and requirements. Follow all Company Rules, Procedures and Policies. Maintain clean and orderly work areas. Any other duties as assigned by Methods Engineering Manager. Requirements Demonstrated experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance (including motors, controls, power supplies, power distribution, hydraulics/pneumatics, lubrication, and power transmission). Requires use of Smartsheet / Excel to manage preventive and corrective maintenance program. Minimum of 3 years of maintenance and machine tool repair experience. Coursework in mechanics, electrical, electronics, metallurgy, or related field from a high school, technical or community college. Ability to read, write and speak English. Should be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. and push/pull 75 lbs. Ability to understand and execute instructions well. #J-18808-Ljbffr