Mechanical Technician

Company Overview: Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, has the mission to become the premier LNG export company in North America by bringing clean energy from Texas to power the world. We seek to do this in a way that values safety, integrity, our people, community, and the environment. To achieve those goals, we are mobilizing a diverse team of experienced and talented professionals.  Headquartered in Downtown Houston, Golden Pass LNG commenced operation of Train 1 in 2026 and continues to progress construction and commissioning on Trains 2 and 3. Once fully operational, Golden Pass LNG will have the capacity to produce over 18 million metric tons of LNG per year.

Job Summary / Purpose: The Mechanical Technician is responsible for conducting complex mechanical and machinery maintenance activities at Golden Pass LNG safely and competently, without supervision. Prioritize mechanical and machinery maintenance work through Risk-based Work selection to ensure short- and long-term LNG plant safe condition, reliable operation and integrity. Apply best-in-class safe work practices to mechanical and machinery maintenance including consideration of SIMOPS; ensure “nobody gets hurt”. Provide on-the-job training for less experienced mechanical maintenance technicians such that mechanical maintenance team performance is continually improved. Interface with plant operations, other maintenance disciplines, engineering and safety, health and environment to ensure best-in-class LNG Plant safety and reliability. 

Essential Duties / Functions

1. Technical Leadership

• 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 in the event of a safety or production downtime event by providing mechanical and machinery support necessary to secure the area and restore safe, stable operation as quickly as possible.
• Provide expert input during mechanical maintenance toolbox meetings, reinforcing technical expectations, safe execution practices, and task clarity.
• Reviews work packs in advance (i.e., at least 12–24 hrs.) develops required PSMS discussions and permits for supervisor review.

2. Reliability & Optimization

• Provide input to mechanical and machinery maintenance planning, applying risk‑based work selection to prioritize high‑risk and high‑impact tasks across the LNG plant.
• Provide insight to Planning on the development and improvement of execution work plans, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and effectiveness.
• Support short‑ and long‑term mechanical and machinery maintenance planning, including resource needs, sequencing, and operational constraints.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and machinery issues that impact — or may impact — 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 bad‑actor elimination efforts.

3. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to the Golden Pass Management System (GPMS), especially for mechanical and machinery work that involves SIMOPS.
• Ensure that process safety risk assessments (JSA, isolation verification, LOTO, pressure release, testing, etc.) are applied to all mechanical and machinery maintenance activities.
• Verify that 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 required compliance windows.
• Provide accurate documentation in the Centralized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including notifications, work orders, task details, materials, and findings.

4. Mentorship & Training

• Provide expert input during toolbox meetings to reinforce safe work practices, proper troubleshooting methods, and mechanical maintenance discipline.
• 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.

5. Innovation & Technology

• Use advanced available mechanical diagnostic equipment, such as vibration analysis tools, alignment equipment, and thermographic de