MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Groupe Avril•Conroe, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Oleon is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a permanent contract position in Conroe, TX. Oleon specializes in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of oleochemical products for various markets including cosmetics, nutrition, and industrial ingredients. The company has over 1,000 employees globally across 10 countries. This role involves maintaining equipment for a chemical esterification plant, with a startup scheduled for 2026, focusing on blending, bottling, and warehousing operations. Oleon is a business unit of Avril, a leading industrial and financial group in the French vegetable oil and protein sector, with 8,400 employees and a revenue of 7.7 billion euro across 18 countries in 2024. Avril is committed to addressing climate change and population growth challenges.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance within a chemical, petrochemical, or process manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience with bottling lines or similar high-speed automated production systems.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, and schematics.
Strong knowledge of OSHA and other relevant safety standards.
Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to work in high-pressure environments to resolve issues quickly.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with production, maintenance, and engineering teams.
Physically able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in varied environments.
Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or High School Diploma and a combination of relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in chemical manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with automation and process control systems specific to bottling and packaging operations.
Understanding of basic welding principles.

Responsibilities

Maintain equipment for the blending, bottling, warehousing and ongoing construction of a chemical esterification plant with a startup of 2026.
Inspect, service, repair, and conduct predefined preventative maintenance for various plant equipment, including pumps, compressors, air dryers, valves, and rotating machinery.
Assist with the installation and maintenance of various types of bearings, mechanical seals, and other sealing components.
Service storage tanks, vessels, cooling towers, steam heating systems, and high-pressure systems, ensuring they are functioning properly and safety compliant.
Apply machining and welding techniques to fabricate, modify, and repair parts as needed.
Navigate SAP maintenance workflows for work orders, notifications, and documentation.
Provide technical support during HSE audits and ensure proper documentation of all required maintenance paperwork.
Independently troubleshoot mechanical issues and develop practical solutions with minimal supervision.
Follow all safety procedures and protocols; actively contribute to a safety-first culture throughout the company.