Airswift has been tasked by one of its chemical clients to look for a Mechanical Technician to work a 1+ year contract in La Porte, TX.

The Machinery Technician is responsible for maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the mechanical systems in the facility throughout the end of construction and commissioning phase of the project for equipment which can include rotating equipment such as reciprocal compressors, cryogenic pumps, expanders, etc., and static equipment, as cascaded by Engineering Manager. 
Responsibilities: Execute hands on machinery technician related activities for commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, repair, and test activities. Provide machinery technician support during the commissioning of the plants. Maintain accurate document control and monitor quality assurance initiatives to maintain the history going forward. Provide mechanical maintenance input for scheduled outages to Management Understand Environmental Regulatory requirements Support mechanical construction and commissioning activities Monitor and execute commissioning and startup activities pertaining to the operation of mechanical equipment, rotating and static, to ensure safety and reliability targets are achieved Maintain equipment commissioning document integrity through accurate technical and inspection reports Supervise and assist machinery and mechanical contractors with all site related activities assigned to them, insuring the safety and reliability philosophy is followed Provide machinery technician support and participate in incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis. Identify & implement sustainable corrective action(s)  
Requirements: A 2-year diploma in machinery engineering or machinery/ mechanical technician. 8 years minimum hands-on machinery technician experience in gas, petrochemical, or related industries in Air Separation, HYCO, and CO2 facility maintenance a plus. Demonstrated technical and practical engineering skills with a good business sense in the maintenance field Proven coordination experience in a multi-team environment which includes engineering, maintenance, and contractors. Knowledge of computer-based applications (Microsoft Office) and a working knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Planning system (SAP knowledge a plus) to enter and retrieve data Knowledge of the construction and maintenance of large and complex rotating equipment (e.g. compressors, turbines, pumps, expanders), pressurized systems, pipe and welding techniques, and electrical equipment and systems Must have experience in commissioning, project work, plant operations, and maintenance efforts Knowledge of vendor contracts and knowledge of shop support in the region is desirable