Electric Motor Technician - (Taylor, TX) - Austin Industrial

Professional•Taylor, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency. The Senior Electric Motor Technician will be responsible for performing routine preventive maintenance (PMs), removals, replacements, and repairs of electric motors in various industrial settings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical maintenance, specifically with electric motors, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as an electric motor technician or in a related field
Completion of a technical training program in electrical maintenance or a related field
Strong knowledge of electric motor theory, design, and application
Experience with motor control systems, including starters, drives, and controls
Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies, such as vibration analysis and thermal imaging
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and with heavy equipment
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Must be able to perform work wearing personnel protective equipment. Including but not limited to the following: rain gear, chemical protective clothing, supplied air and air purifying respirators, safety harness, sand blast hoods, fire resistant coveralls, hard hat, ear plugs and safety glasses.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body, able to reach overhead, able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; work at heights; balance for extended periods of time.
Certification as an electric motor technician or a related field (e.g. Certified Electric Motor Technician (CEMT)
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and standards (e.g. NFPA, OSHA)
Experience with root cause analysis and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA)
Computer â€‘ Based Work & Technical Proficiency - The role involves extensive use of computers for data entry, documentation, analysis, and internal communication.
Candidates must be comfortable and proficient in the full suite of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, etc.) and able to learn new office applications quickly.
Familiarity with enterprise CMMS (Computerâ€‘Aided Maintenance Management System) software and Confluence is required for daily task management, issue tracking, and collaboration.
Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check, as a condition of employment.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or technical school certification preferred
Typically requires 5-10 years of experience
Semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance (PMs) on electric motors, including but not limited to: Visual inspections, Vibration analysis, Thermal imaging, Cleaning and lubrication of motors and associated equipment
Remove and replace electric motors as needed, ensuring proper installation and alignment
Repair electric motors up to but not including rewinding and full rebuilds, specifically: Bearing replacement and repair, Seal replacement and repair, Shaft repair and replacement, Endbell and housing repair and replacement
Troubleshoot and diagnose motor problems using various testing equipment and techniques
Collaborate with other maintenance personnel to ensure efficient and effective maintenance operations
Maintain accurate and detailed records of maintenance activities, including work orders, PM schedules, and parts inventory
Develop and implement predictive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and optimize motor performance
Provide training and guidance to junior technicians as needed
Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols during all operations
Use root cause analysis tools to identify permanent solutions for recurrence failures causing equipment downtime.
Provide technical support during commissioning and start up for new electric motor equipment, installation, configuration and testing.
Understands interactions with other departments in activities such as maintenance scheduling
Identifies areas of business process improvement opportunities and provides input with solutions
Interprets issues/questions regarding schematics, diagrams, written/verbal instructions, layouts or defined plans
Interact actively with stakeholders and departments on work planning and coordination
Mentors/trains lower-level technicians.
Develop and maintain SOPs using technical expertise and in conformance with standards.
Decides which type of maintenance is needed, selects parts for replacement
May participate on cross-functional teams
May conduct and/or oversee routine inspections and investigations
Interprets complex data from equipment, processes etc.
Applies knowledge of relevant best practices, state and local code in area of expertise
Regular attendance and timeliness is required per departmental guidelines
Adhere and enforce safety rules, follow safe procedures and guidelines.
Support plant operation during off-hours as needed