Mechanical Maintenance Technician 2

Riot Platforms, Inc.•Corsicana, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Riot is hiring a Mechanical Maintenance Technician Tier 2 for its growing Mechanical Maintenance Department. The technician will diagnose, repair, and maintain cooling infrastructure and mechanical systems at the mining facility. The role includes complex troubleshooting, leading maintenance projects, mentoring junior technicians, and supporting initiatives to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency. This is a fully on-site position at the Corsicana, Texas facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Technical degree, apprenticeship, military maintenance training, or equivalent experience preferred.
Extensive experience in industrial mechanical maintenance preferred.
Strong understanding of fluid systems, heat transfer, mechanical equipment reliability, and industrial maintenance practices.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
Internal candidates must be recommended by their supervisor.
Advanced mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostics.
Understanding of pump curves, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer principles.
Experience with predictive maintenance techniques.
Knowledge of bearing systems, mechanical seals, alignment, vibration analysis, and lubrication programs.
Strong root cause analysis skills.
Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Proficiency with CMMS platforms and maintenance reporting.
Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance tasks in a high-uptime environment.
Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
Ability to lift and move equipment as needed, up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work on site in a mining or data center environment with heat, noise, and varying temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree, apprenticeship, military maintenance training, or equivalent experience.
Experience with immersion cooling systems, industrial pumping systems, HVAC, power generation, manufacturing, or data center infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical issues involving cooling systems and facility infrastructure.
Diagnose failures in pumps, motors, heat exchangers, filtration systems, cooling towers, dry coolers, valves, and piping networks.
Perform advanced preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
Analyze system performance data and recommend improvements to maximize uptime and efficiency.
Lead equipment overhauls, rebuilds, and major maintenance projects.
Perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement corrective actions.
Support facility expansion projects and new miner installations.
Assist in developing maintenance procedures, SOPs, and training materials.
Mentor and train Tier 1 technicians.
Coordinate with electrical, mining, and operations teams during maintenance activities.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and asset histories.
Adhere to site safety protocols and wear required PPE.
Identify, report, and mitigate workplace hazards or unsafe conditions.
Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and internal safety training.
Keep work areas clean and free of obstructions.