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Preservation Technician

  • sector

    US Recruitment

  • location

    TX, US

  • type

    Permanent

consultant

Milly Compton

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Preservation Technician / Millwright / Mechanical Technician required to join a leading manufacturer within the natural gas compression and rotating equipment industry based in Houston, Texas.

 

The successful Preservation Technician / Millwright / Mechanical Technician will be responsible for preserving, maintaining, and protecting large industrial compressors, engines, and rotating equipment during storage and transport.

 

The ideal Preservation Technician / Millwright / Mechanical Technician will have a mechanical or millwright background working on large industrial equipment within oil & gas, compression, power generation, or heavy industrial environments.

 

Package

  • $24 - $35 per hour
  • Contract or Permanent roles available
  • Additional benefits
  • Career progression opportunities

 

Preservation Technician / Millwright / Mechanical Technician Responsibilities

  • Carry out preservation procedures on compressors, engines, and rotating equipment
  • Remove and reinstall valves and mechanical components during preservation processes
  • Apply corrosion prevention methods including fogging, protective coatings, and oil circulation
  • Install protective coverings and sealing systems to prevent contamination and moisture ingress
  • Conduct inspections and maintain preservation documentation and reports
  • Perform periodic equipment checks and re-preservation procedure
  • Identify corrosion, leaks, or mechanical issues on stored equipment
  • Work closely with mechanical, production, and engineering teams

 

Preservation Technician / Millwright / Mechanical Technician Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Rotating Equipment Technician, Mechanical Technician, Millwright, Compressor Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Gas Compression Technician, or similar
  • Mechanical technician or millwright background with large industrial equipment
  • Experience working on compressors, engines, pumps, or rotating equipment
  • Knowledge of equipment preservation and corrosion prevention techniques preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills
  • Experience within oil & gas, power generation, or heavy industrial sectors beneficial
  • Forklift, rigging, or crane experience advantageous
  • Based commutable to Houston, TX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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