Hydraulic Specialist

Borusan Pipe US • Baytown, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on hydraulic troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance within a mill equipment setting. The Hydraulic Specialist will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving hydraulic system failures, performing preventive and predictive maintenance, providing hands-on plant floor support, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

Requirements

• Experience in diagnosing and repairing hydraulic system failures
• Proficiency in troubleshooting pressure loss, overheating, leaks, and system instability
• Experience replacing and rebuilding hydraulic components (pumps, valves, cylinders)
• Ability to execute PM tasks for hydraulic systems
• Experience with oil sampling, filtration checks, and contamination control
• Ability to identify early signs of failure and report potential issues
• Experience providing real-time support during production
• Ability to work closely with Millwrights and Maintenance Technicians
• Experience supporting shutdowns, planned maintenance, and major repair work
• Knowledge of root cause analysis (RCA, 5 Why)
• Ability to suggest improvements for reliability and downtime reduction
• Experience assisting in standardizing hydraulic components and practices
• Ability to support implementation of upgrades and modifications

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair hydraulic system failures across mill equipment
• Troubleshoot pressure loss, overheating, leaks, and system instability
• Replace and rebuild hydraulic components including pumps, valves, and cylinders
• Support quick and effective resolution of breakdowns to minimize downtime
• Execute PM tasks for all hydraulic systems as per schedule
• Support development and improvement of PM procedures
• Perform oil sampling, filtration checks, and contamination control activities
• Identify early signs of failure and report potential issues proactively
• Provide real-time support during production for hydraulic-related issues
• Work closely with Millwrights and Maintenance Technicians during repairs
• Support shutdowns, planned maintenance, and major repair work
• Maintain housekeeping and organization of hydraulic systems and areas
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA, 5 Why) for repeat failures
• Suggest improvements to increase reliability and reduce downtime
• Assist in standardizing hydraulic components and practices
• Support implementation of upgrades and modifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed