Mechanical Technician

Total Number of Openings

Specialty Operations BU is accepting online applications for the position of Mechanical Technician through July 13th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST.

The purpose of this job is to be responsible for and assist with performing the maintenance of all equipment in the plant, identifying and ordering spare parts, working with contractors to maintain and upgrade the plant, and improving the reliability of the plant. This position is also responsible for ensuring the plant is maintained in a safe and clean condition.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Perform corrective maintenance, adjustments, and emergency repairs,

• Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, overhaul, and upgrades of plant mechanical, rotating, and stationary equipment.

• Perform predictive maintenance work.

• Write and update work orders and other information in the computerized maintenance management system.

• Write Requisitions for  parts and materials

• Be available for callouts.

• Assist in Turnaround and Project planning and scheduling.

• Perform failure analysis, and suggest and implement improvements.

• Learn new skills as needed to maintain the plant.

• Assist operations as needed

• Operate equipment such as fork trucks, man lifts, etc.

• Assist maintenance, engineering, and operations management as needed

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. **Experience may substitute education requirements.

• Valid Driver's license

• 3-5 years of related experience (Strong technical background), depending on education.

• Ability to use office equipment (computer, copy machine, calculator, etc.)

• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and in a timely manner to meet deadlines

• Work independently or with others as a team to complete assigned projects

• Awareness of new technical developments and ability to apply new knowledge to the processes in place.

• Be available for daily work and overtime as required

Preferred qualifications:

• Centrifugal pump operation and maintenance

• Millwright or mechanic training

• Welding skills or Certification

• Cause analysis

• CMRT (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician) or CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional)

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to provide technical expertise as required

• Disciplined self-starter with good organizational skills

• Demonstrate attention to detail

• Ability to effectively analyze reports and communicate information to co-workers.

Work considerations:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Medium to high-stress levels during testing procedures. This position requires continuous sitting for long periods of time, high levels of concentration, extensive telephone communications, manual dexterity to input and access information through a computer terminal, frequent math, and algebraic calculations, moderate analytical ability, and visual ability to read computer terminals and detailed reports for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and carry at least 75 lbs.

Standing: Frequent (34% to 66%)

Sitting: Frequent (34% to 66%)

Walking: Frequent (34% to 66%)

Bending/Stooping: Occasional (1% to 33%)

Reaching above shoulders: Occasional (1% to 33%)

Kneeling: Occasional (1% to 33%)

Pushing/Pulling: Occasional (1% to 33%)

Climbing: Occasional (1% to 33%)

Repetitive hand movements: Frequent (34% to 66%)

Requires good general physical ability to move freely throughout facilities. Extended periods of time walking, standing and other physical activities related to achieving job responsibilities. Good vision and hearin