Millwright (HVAC) - Austin Industrial (Taylor)

Austin Bridge & Road•Taylor, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is seeking a Millwright for facilities maintenance work in Taylor, Texas. The posting describes the role as a Senior Facilities Technician who performs advanced technical and mechanical maintenance supporting industrial waste treatment systems, facility utilities, chemical delivery systems, and related equipment. The position works with minimal supervision and serves as a subject matter expert in troubleshooting, maintenance strategy, equipment reliability, process improvement, and technical leadership. The technician helps maximize uptime, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and safe facility operations, and may mentor and train other technicians. The role supports the operation and maintenance of utility systems, Fab support equipment, building maintenance, and chemical and gas delivery equipment. Work may include reviewing construction, design, and specification documentation; supporting facility startup and operation; and maintaining mechanical, chemical, waste, and electrical systems. The technician also performs general maintenance and repair, monitors equipment efficiency, and complies with health, safety, and environmental management system guidelines. The position requires advanced industrial mechanical knowledge, including setting, leveling, aligning, and rebuilding pumps and fans. The technician may need to support plant operations during off-hours and may work in a 24x7 manufacturing environment. The posting notes potential exposure to hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, and outdoor weather, heat, and humidity; work may also take place in a clean room or tight-fitting Fab environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and technical school certification preferred, or equivalent.
Millwright and/or industrial mechanical experience.
Typically 8 or more years of experience.
Advanced industrial mechanical knowledge and a heavy mechanical background.
Ability to set, level, and align pumps and fans.
Ability to rebuild centrifugal pumps, including end-suction and split-case pumps, and exhaust fans, including center-hung and overhung fans with inboard and outboard bearings.
Advanced knowledge of relevant industrial waste treatment systems.
Intermediate knowledge of relevant wastewater code regulations.
Advanced knowledge of relevant software tools, such as programmable logic controllers and Microsoft tools.
Ability to work independently within the broad scope of an objective and as part of a team.
Effective verbal and written communication with the immediate team and other SAS departments.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information.
Understanding of manufacturing systems.
Ability to work flexible hours as necessary.
Intermediate knowledge of mentoring, coaching, and leading groups or people.
Valid current Texas Class C driver's license.
Must be able to obtain certification for the Respiratory Protection and Confined-Space Entry Program within six months of employment and maintain certification.
May be required to maintain a state license as necessary.
Must comply with health, safety, and environmental management system guidelines and safety procedures.
May be required to support or work shift duties in a 24x7 manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Vibration Level 1 certification.
Laser and/or reverse alignment experience.
NCCER certification.
Technical school certification.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot mechanical equipment issues, identify problems, and manage solutions, including issues involving industrial waste treatment equipment.
Perform preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance to maximize uptime for facility utility systems and mechanical equipment such as pumps, blowers, clarifiers, valves, tanks, center-hung fans, mixers, and gear boxes.
Use root-cause analysis tools to identify permanent solutions to recurring failures that cause equipment downtime.
Provide technical support during commissioning and startup of new instrumentation equipment, including installation, configuration, and calibration.
Coordinate with other departments on activities such as maintenance scheduling and actively engage stakeholders and departments in work planning.
Identify business process improvement opportunities and provide input on solutions.
Interpret schematics, diagrams, written and verbal instructions, layouts, defined plans, and complex data from equipment and processes.
Mentor and train lower-level technicians.
Document work in work order and calibration systems.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures using technical expertise and applicable standards.
Determine the type of maintenance needed and select replacement parts.
Apply relevant best practices and state and local codes in the area of expertise.
Adhere to and enforce safety rules and procedures.
Support plant operations during off-hours as needed.
Conduct or oversee routine inspections and investigations as needed.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality in accordance with departmental guidelines.