Principal Maintenance Technician

Solar Turbines•Desoto, TX

16h•$65,454 - $98,182•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Maintenance Technician supports all aspects of Maintenance and Facilities, following priorities and direction set by Facilities Leadership. The role interacts with employees at different organizational levels, vendors, and consultants. Strong customer interaction, independent problem-solving, computer literacy, teamwork, and the ability to provide direction to people with different cultural and technical backgrounds are important. The position reports directly to the Facility Operations and Planning Manager. The technician performs repairs and maintenance on facility and production equipment and systems, including carpentry, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pipefitting, painting, HVAC, welding, and fabrication. The work includes emergency repairs, preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, accurate work-order documentation, and compliance with safety, quality, scheduling, cost, purchasing, accounting, and regulatory standards. The position also contributes to continuous improvement, space planning, and capital projects, trains less experienced technicians, and pursues development through on-the-job training and technical self-study. This position is onsite five days a week. The stated salary range is $65,454 to $98,182. Benefits are subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in general maintenance or facility maintenance.
Working knowledge of maintenance lift equipment, forklifts, and material-handling equipment.
Understanding of lockout/tagout procedures.
Knowledge of HVAC operation, maintenance, and system components.
Knowledge of cutting, grinding, welding, and fabrication.
Demonstrated troubleshooting skills with mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
Working understanding and knowledge of oil/water separator systems and maintenance.
Working knowledge of electricity and electrical systems, including AC/DC systems, relays, switches, fuses, breakers, and motors.
Team-oriented approach and enthusiasm for customer service, problem-solving, learning, and continuous improvement.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in facilities and maintenance fields such as plumbing, HVAC, and/or building infrastructure maintenance.
Ability to safely handle voltages from 4–20 milliamps up to 600 volts AC, and troubleshoot, repair, and replace electric motors and components.
Familiarity with modern construction, building codes, and practices.
Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, and building drawings and schematics.
Ability to identify, specify, source, and order supplies and equipment.
Working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) systems.
Working knowledge of Building Management System software (Web Control).

Responsibilities

Perform repairs and maintenance using hand and power tools and other equipment, including carpentry, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pipefitting, painting, and HVAC work.
Troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical issues.
Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
Perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on facility and production equipment and systems.
Follow applicable safety, quality, schedule, cost, accounting, purchasing, and regulatory standards, policies, and practices.
Participate in continuous improvement, space planning, and capital projects.
Perform work in complex areas such as welding and soldering, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and preventive maintenance.
Train less experienced technicians.
Document maintenance activities accurately and complete work orders promptly.
Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Complete on-the-job training and technical self-study programs for career development.
Respond to service requests with little or no supervision or direction while avoiding interruption to operations.
Work with the Planner/Scheduler to optimize preventive maintenance procedures and document maintenance activities.
Document and correct potential safety issues and comply with safety regulations.