Lead Engine Mechanic

Lead Engine Mechanic

This role leads complex overhauls of large natural gas compression and power-generating engines in a clean, well-organized shop environment. The Lead Engine Mechanic disassembles, diagnoses, repairs, and reassembles large-scale engines, primarily Caterpillar, Superior, and Waukesha models, while coaching and developing less-experienced mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete overhauls of large-scale natural gas engines, including full disassembly, inspection, diagnosis, repair, and reassembly.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues on Caterpillar, Superior, and Waukesha natural gas compression and power-generating engines such as C18, C30, Cat 3500, Cat 3600 (including 3608 and 3612), Waukesha 7042, and Waukesha 7044.
• Use OD and ID micrometers and other precision measuring tools to verify tolerances and ensure components meet specifications.
• Interpret and work from engine schematics, technical manuals, and repair documentation to plan and execute repairs and overhauls.
• Lead and mentor a team of mechanics by providing hands-on training, guidance, and technical support to less-experienced technicians.
• Coordinate and perform engine commissioning activities to ensure engines operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with performance requirements.
• Collaborate with machinists, welders, and warehouse staff to plan workflow and ensure timely completion of engine overhauls and repairs.
• Support a safe and organized work environment by following shop procedures, using appropriate PPE, and maintaining clean work areas.
• Communicate repair findings, parts needs, and job status clearly to internal stakeholders to support scheduling and production goals.
• Assist with continuous improvement of overhaul processes, tooling usage, and repair methods to enhance quality and efficiency.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of hands-on experience working with natural gas compression engines.
• Proven experience as a Lead Mechanic or in a supervisory capacity in an engine overhaul or repair shop.
• Extensive experience overhauling large natural gas engines from manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Superior, and Waukesha.
• Demonstrated proficiency performing full engine overhauls in a shop environment, including disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly.
• Strong ability to use OD and ID micrometers and other precision measurement tools accurately.
• Experience reading and interpreting engine schematics and technical repair documentation.
• Experience working on large Caterpillar engine platforms such as C18, C30, Cat 3500, and Cat 3600 series engines.
• Experience with natural gas compression and power-generating engine applications.
• Capability to coach, train, and support less-experienced mechanics in a hands-on environment.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable, well-established company with a strong backlog of work and a respected reputation in the market, providing consistent and long-term opportunities. You benefit from leaders who actively invest in training and developing your skills in a highly valuable and specialized field. As you grow with the organization, you can negotiate for additional paid time off and enjoy a flexible work schedule that allows earlier start times or later departures to align with your preferences and earning goals.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large, clean, and highly organized manufacturing shop with multiple dedicated bays, including areas for mechanics, welding, disassembly, machining, shipping and receiving, and tooling.

The facility operates as an open-air, non-climate-controlled environment supported by large fans for airflow. You work alongside a collaborative team that includes mechanics, warehouse staff, CNC and manual machinists, welders, and painters.

Standard work hours are on first shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the option to start as early as 5:00 a.m. or 6:00 a.m. and the typical opportunity to work up to approximately 50 hours per week, depending on production needs; there is no night shift.

The dress code includes steel-toe footwear, jeans, a work shirt, and safety glasses, reflecting a safety-focused, hands-on industrial environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Deer Park, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $46.00 - $52.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Deer Park, TX.