Preservation Technician

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