Lead Technician Engine Shop

HOLT Group•Irving, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Holt CAT is seeking an experienced industrial engine Lead Technician in Irving, Texas. The position performs inspections, diagnoses, and repairs on industrial natural gas or diesel engines, related equipment, and components in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. The Lead Technician leads a team providing mechanical services that meet customer needs and departmental goals, and is primarily responsible for establishing production goals, supervising, training, and evaluating service employees. This lead role generally requires more than ten years of experience and/or demonstrated job-relevant knowledge and skills. It calls for broad knowledge of standard and technical concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, as well as extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. The technician performs standard, complex, and technical tasks independently and without supervision. The role also expects alignment with the company’s mission and core business values, collaboration with internal and external resources, and ongoing self-development.

Requirements

More than ten years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is preferred.
Preferred experience in industrial engine repair and rebuilding.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Own a large and complete assortment of appropriate hand tools and may have some specialized tools.
Extensive knowledge of natural gas and diesel engines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems.
Quality-control analysis skills, including conducting tests and inspections and communicating findings.
Skills in operating and controlling equipment or systems and selecting the tools and equipment needed for a job.
Ability to operate a forklift and an overhead crane.
Ability to quickly and repeatedly operate machine or vehicle controls to exact positions.
Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair.
Manual dexterity and coordination to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Ability to read, write, and understand information, and to listen to and understand spoken information.
Ability to move objects and use abdominal and lower-back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
Frequently move materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders and equipment, maneuver safely, and work underneath equipment.
Ability to respond to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and visually inspect work.

Nice To Haves

More than ten years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience.
Industrial engine repair and rebuilding experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Monitor work-completion needs related to facilities, tools, and the work environment, and communicate them to the supervisor.
Model and reinforce company policies and practices, ensuring work aligns with the company’s mission, vision, and values and is coordinated with other Holt functions.
Meet labor sales and utilization expectations set by the supervisor or manager to support team revenue targets.
Perform Service Supervisor job duties during the supervisor’s absence.
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions and failures.
Conduct quality control and assurance inspections of completed work.
Disassemble and assemble machine components to manufacturer specifications using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and specialized tooling.
Rebuild, repair, recondition, and maintain industrial diesel or natural gas engines and related components.
Maintain good customer relations and communicate customer needs to shop management.
Plan and control repair-job costs.
Complete parts orders and identify parts for return.
Supervise, mentor, and train others on tasks and workplace behaviors.
Maintain equipment and work areas in good, clean, and orderly condition.
Work safely and comply with applicable safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards.
Work overtime as required by workload and customer needs.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, such as ProTech Technician Training Paths.
Perform other duties as assigned.