Apprentice Technician (75% Travel)
RelaDyne

Reladyne Reliability Services is looking for a Lube Technician located in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will support field service projects across a variety of service offerings and participate in a continuous improvement culture using tools to drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost excellence with the goal of proving value generation for the customer.

We provide:

• On-the-job training in Machine Lubrication and Maintenance
• Opportunity to learn "turning wrenches" skills
• Company provided uniforms, tools, safety equipment, boot allowance
• Growth opportunities available through our Technician Career Ladder (Apprentice, Technician, Senior Tech, Project Lead, and Sr Project Lead)
• On average a total 24 individual progression movements occur annually through our Technician Career Ladder
• We provide talent development for Technicians and promote from within - we have 3 Managers and 1 Director who started out as Technicians and moved into Leadership/Managerial roles.
• Advancement opportunity to progress from an Apprentice Technician into a Sr Technician within 2 years (performance based)
• Technicians can make $19.00 to $22.00 per hour commensurate with experience; Overtime opportunities offered
• Hourly positions eligible for overtime, on the job travel time and per diems
• Reward and Recognition program
• Employee Referral program

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform lubrication related task such as operating a grease gun filling oil reservoirs, etc.
• Follow daily lube routes and/or work orders
• Apply grease or adding lubricant, where required
• Conduct "break ins" or oil changes
• Tag equipment components
• Participate in facility audits and lubrication surveys
• Conduct daily inspection PMs, including observing lubricant volume levels, filter conditions, BS & W bowls, flow rates, pressures, ventilation, oil color, temperatures, vibration, unusual noises or odors, etc.
• Note any alarming criteria and report nonconformance and corrective measures
• Troubleshoot and failure analysis of lubrication related equipment failures
• Install and replace desiccant breathers
• Bar coding of equipment
• Organize, clean and upkeep of lubrication storage areas and cabinets, including monitoring of lubricant inventories
• Where applicable, collect, label and ship used oil samples followed by communication with the oil analysis laboratory
• Review lubrication procedures and advise if updates are needed
• Daily input of work, work results and any defects
• Collection and disposal or used/waste oil
• Contamination control
• Adhere to all plant environmental, health and safety responsibilities
• Be the "eyes and ears" of the reliability department
• Be available for overtime, where required
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and fueling as necessary
• Comply with all DOT standards and regulations

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ year experience working in a plant environment preferred
• Basic computer literacy, including standard email, spreadsheets, word processing, and software and web-based programs used for lubrication scheduling and oil analysis applications
• Able to perform basic mathematical functions for the purpose of interpreting alarms, calculating lubricant inventories and calculating re-lubrication quantity considerations
• Strong mechanical knowledge and good problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to speak candidly and provide constructive feedback
• Able to work in an unsupervised capacity effectively
• Able to understand and apply company/plant policies and procedures in the areas of safety, health and environmental
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Able to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Physically submit to periodic drug, alcohol, hair follicle and background clearance screenings
• Ability to work at heights and carry up to 70 pounds
• Ability to work in dusty, dirty environments and outside in the weather