Mechanical Technician Trainee

Mechanical Technician Trainee

JOB-10047563

Anticipated Start Date

September 21, 2026

Location

Katy, TX

Type of Employment

Contract to Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a global leader in energy technology, providing cutting-edge solutions across the oil and gas industry. Operating in over 100 countries, they focus on digital innovation and sustainable practices to drive the future of energy and support the transition to lower-carbon operations.

Job Summary

The Mechanical Technician Trainee is responsible for ensuring on-time delivery of equipment as per operational demands. The Mechanical Technician Trainee improves maintenance related nonproductive time ratio of the Product Line's assets within the Maintenance Base (MB) and improves maintenance efficiency and people productivity. 

Job Description

• Maintain assigned equipment according to the pertinent maintenance program and compliant with the reliability centered maintenance strategy through adherence to the Computerized Maintenance Management System and standard work.
• Adhere to transactional discipline within Technology Lifecycle Management (TLM) business systems to record materials and supplies, labor costs and equipment maintenance performance history such as movements, work orders, parts used and time to maintain.
• Comply with TLM Product Line standards.
• Participate in the continuous improvement culture, initiatives and improvement plans within the MB to improve asset utilization and cost of service delivery (CoSD).
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to improve asset turnaround time, which includes reducing downtime due to maintenance, parts and return authorization numbers, failures and work-in-process.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to improve the efficiency and productivity of Maintenance Technicians.
• Implement CoSD projects, such as the planned repair and reuse of parts.
• Participate in failure investigations assigned.
• Comply with the TLM Competency Management System.
• Tear down and clean tools from oil rigs (wash bay, power washing, disassembly).
• Use basic hand tools such as drills and grinders.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Support maintenance and production operations.

Skills Required

• Minimum of 1 year of work experience; entry-level candidates are acceptable.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools.
• Willingness to work and learn.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook).
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems is a plus.
• Team-oriented environment with interdependent tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Safety

• PPE issued: hard hat, standard safety glasses.
• Worker must provide steel-toed boots and prescription safety glasses if needed.

Education/Training/Certification

• No formal education or certifications required.
• High school graduates with mechanical aptitude are acceptable.
• Experience with cranes/forklifts is helpful; Company will recertify as needed.

Additional Requirements

• 1st Shift 7:00 am - 5:00 pm; Weekend and extended hours required
• Local candidates only

Pay Rate

• $19 – $24.50 per hour (Compensation is offered based on experience, skills, and market factors)

HirePower Personnel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.