Apprentice Technician - Houston, TX

Job Title: Apprentice Technician

$20-$22 / hr

Job Objective: Reliability Services is looking for an Apprentice Field Service Technician to support its operations. The successful candidate will support field service projects across various service offerings and participate in a continuous improvement culture to drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost excellence to prove value generation for the customer.

Our company provides on the job training in high-velocity oil flushing processes, technical step progression opportunities, company uniforms, company phone, per diems, on-duty travel, boot allowance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: In addition to the essential job functions described below, all associates will perform duties as requested by management. Assigned responsibilities and duties may vary based upon location size and operation.

• Responsible for performing maintenance tasks, including but not limited to lubrication of rotating equipment, filter exchange, oil mist maintenance, and greasing systems
• Performs diagnostic data collection, including lubricant collection and vibration analysis
• Conducts work safely by attending daily safety and production meetings and adhering to all site safety protocols including proper use of PPE, completion of JHAs/JSAs, Lockout/Tagout procedures, work permitting, and near miss/unsafe condition reporting.
• Responsible for submitting completed paperwork promptly
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs to follow unit flow and process operations
• Knowledge of process operations and flow patterns of refineries and plants
• Operate oil transfer pumps and filtration equipment
• Visual inspection and repair of oil distribution pipes, flushing hoses and equipment
• Record gauge and LCD readout values
• Route pipe as directed by lead personnel and bend tubing to equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and perform essential maintenance and repairs
• Operate electric dolly to load and unload oil or other materials from machines
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment on the job site
• Ability to discuss methodologies with internal and external stakeholders
• Reviews procedures before job execution
• Support lean initiatives and continuous improvement
• Perform other necessary job-related duties or responsibilities

Additional Duties and Responsibilities for Clarus Technicians

• Understand Naval vessel operations, equipment, and layout
• Records gauge and log readings accurately and on schedule
• Route flushing hoses as directed by lead personnel

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Requirements

• No experience required; all training will be provided.
• Scheduling flexibility with the ability to travel up to 75% domestically and internationally, including field assignments away from home
• Six months experience working with pumps, valves, or as a field technician preferred
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required; CDL preferred
• Safely and efficiently operate truck and trailer
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products
• Basic mechanical ability - use of hand tools, safety equipment, and company equipment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to acquire a US Passport
• Physically submit to periodic drug screens including hair follicle tests, background, and clearance screenings
• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) preferred

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

RelaDyne, and its affiliates, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or identity, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other protected class status.

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