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Work ScheduleRegular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees. Monday-Friday - Second Shift $18-$24/HR DOE, Helper positions available Southwest Shipyard L.P, 8502 Cypress St, Houston, TX 77012 SUMMARY OF COMPANY Southwest Shipyard, LP provides gas freeing and cleaning services, steaming, and flaring services, Barge and boat repair, Surface preparation and painting, water treatment and new construction services to the commercial and government marine industry. Southwest Shipyard owns and operates four (4) shipyards in South Texas with direct deep-water access to the Gulf of Mexico. We take pride in our dedicated and experienced workforce focusing on Quality, Safety and Environmental Excellence. Our motto is "Faster, Safer, better". JOB SUMMARYThis position is responsible for the upkeep of buildings and mechanical systems, including repair, maintenance, installation of system components, troubleshooting, and facility maintenance. Additionally, this position may be required to perform emergency repairs, necessitating the ability to troubleshoot promptly. The Maintenance Mechanics will work with large production machines and heavy equipment. Experience with 480 volts, industrial settings, and 3-phase systems is required. RESPONSIBILITIESPerform pump service/maintenance activities, troubleshooting, electrical work, facility maintenance, preventative maintenance, and mechanical work, including taking accurate measurements, completing documentation, and referencing proper standards/documentation to ensure quality craftsmanship.Utilize hand tools effectively; wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, impact tools, hammers, mallets, grinders, reading meters.Operate, maintain, and/or repair powered industrial trucks, aerial platforms, and bridge cranes.Responsible for maintaining tools, equipment, stock levels (parts and lubes) for the department. Small hand tools must be furnished by the employee and list documented with department manager and HR files. Specialized tools needed will be furnished by SWSLP, or as directed by Maintenance Manager. Preventative maintenance duties to perform hands on maintenance, troubleshooting, and complete repair work on pumps, vacuum pumps, submergible pumps, and direct acting steam pumps.Ability to dialogue with yard and vendor personnel to perform maintenance or repair needs on mechanical equipment.Assess damages and diagnose possible problems with the equipment such as pumps, compressors, welding machines, heavy equipment, generators, motors, hand tools, boilers, cranes, and flares. Required to perform quality assurance inspection of parts according to standard operating procedure requirements.Conduct testing, inspecting, repairing, and re-assembling basic equipment, components, and systems including but not limited to overhead bridge cranes, hoists, gear boxes, forklifts, company vehicles, pneumatic and mechanical systems, power transmission components, combustion engines, boiler systems, and hydraulic systems.Maintain close communication with Supervisor on status of daily activities and issues which may arise.Assist with planning and preparing daily schedule to facilitate efficient completion of duties.Adhere to and ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards, regulations, and policies.Perform other related duties as assigned.MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTSMust be proficient in English and be able to communicate effectively with others; Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.Ability to multitask, learn quickly, and meet deadlines as needed.Strong attention to detail, with a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction.Self-starter who can operate without direct supervision, with a strong sense of urgency.Ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner.Be detail-oriented, have steady hands, and the ability to follow instructions.Ability to understand Company Quality Manual and procedures described and required.Ability