Maintenance Technician Apprentice MetOx International, Inc. Houston, TX 77041 Energize Your Career: Are you ready to be at the forefront of the clean energy revolution? MetOx International, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to join our dynamic team and play a vital role in reshaping the future of power generation and distribution. Based at our global headquarters in Houston, TX, the Maintenance Technician Apprentice has the primary responsibility for maintenance and preventive maintenance of the equipment and the facility, establishing and following safe maintenance work practices, and regulatory compliance of maintenance. Key Responsibilities: Maintenance Inspects facility & equipment. Conducts preventive maintenance on facility and equipment. Changes oil on equipment. Executes receiving end of lockout, tag and try Repairs and rebuilds equipment: Air compressors; air dryers; vacuum pumps; valves; filters; instrumentation; etc. Completes monthly checks of safety equipment. Replaces valves, piping, tubing, and small vessels. Maintains areas in a clean condition including picking up/taking out trash, minor facility repairs, etc. Works flexible hours and schedule to achieve manufacturing objectives. Receiving of goods (including gas cylinder and dewar deliveries). Implements safe work practices and participate in proactive safety culture to ensure safety for the employee, public and environment. Adheres to company policies inclusive of the attendance policy. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma OR GED 6+ months of experience in manufacturing environment or mechanical/electrical support role. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Basic computer skills such as: opening, creating, and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required. The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business like and professional manner is required. Quickly and efficiently completes tasks. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with less definition, policy, and bureaucracy. Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment with potential exposure to temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment. Will be required to serve on the Emergency Response Team. Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, reaching with arms, using hands, talking, and hearing. Some sitting, climbing, stooping, crawling, or crouching will be needed. Frequent lifting/carrying/moving of up to 10 pounds will be needed and, in some instances, lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 pounds will be required, manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100-foot pounds of torque. The ability to adjust vision focus from near to far and peripheral is needed as well as the ability to distinguish the difference in colors. Pre-Employment Requirements : Background check, drug screening, physical and respiratory fit test. MetOx is proud to offer competitive benefits including: Health, dental, and vision available on the first day of employment Paid time off + company-wide holidays 401(k) match And more! We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.