The Holiday Inn Houma, located at 1800 Martin Luther King Blvd, is now hiring for a general maintenance engineer. The Engineer Level 3 is responsible for maintaining guestrooms, public space, and back of the house areas and keeping them in good repair by performing various tasks related to a variety of trades including, but not limited to, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, wallcovering, and masonry, to ensure an attractive and well-maintained hotel. Education & Experience: • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. • High school diploma preferred. • Basic experience in maintenance trades, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry. Physical Requirements: • Flexible and long hours sometimes required. • Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Specific Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability: The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skill and abilities. • Knowledge of all maintenance trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry. • Basic mechanical aptitude for operation of hotel equipment. • Skill in the use of related tools (including both hand and electrical tools). • Basic communication and mathematical skills in order to communicate with co-workers, fully comprehend job assignments, and perform accurate, simple arithmetic functions. Essential (partial list) • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working. • Comply at all times with Expotel Hospitality Service standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. • Make repairs to the hotel air-conditioning system: change filters, clean coils, replace motors. • Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment (I.e. boilers, chillers, HVAC-Heating Ventilation and Air-conditioning, electrical, etc. • Take required readings on equipment. • Test the cooling tower and record readings. • Replace and program televisions as needed. • Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs, and fixtures. • Perform furniture repair. • Replace and repair pumps. • Perform plumbing repairs (i.e., clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings, etc.). • Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams. • Trace and repair all types of water lines. • Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment
See More Details >>A world-class company About the company Welltec is a diverse, global technology company that develops and provides efficient, hi-tech solutions for the energy industry. We are active in 25 countries with more than 950 employees from over 60 different nations. This contributes to our unique atmosphere, which has a global dimension yet a strong foothold at various bases. Our technologies and services are for the global market, but our solutions are local and tailored to each client. To achieve this, we depend on highly trained and motivated employees. Our policy is to hire locally and work globally. We therefore recruit where we operate and train employees at the Welltec Academy, supplemented with external training from third parties as needed. The global dimension offers a range of opportunities for those motivated by a challenging and multicultural environment, where employees come from diverse backgrounds but share a common goal of collaboration and success. The department You will be part of Welltec's Global Operations function, working with Well Intervention Services in North America. The position As a Field Engineer, you will have the opportunity to be involved in every aspect of our business in the field, from helping to acquire essential data to planning long-term well development and operating tools. You will support the organisation, running, and reporting of operations. Your work will centre around Welltec’s Intervention Services and Tools. You will have strong opportunities to learn and develop in this position. Initially, you will undergo thorough training that will be hands-on and rewarding as you will learn about the energy industry and become familiar with operating our world-class technology. You will be asked to learn a lot but in return you will be given responsibility and support to make a big impact early, develop your skillset and start becoming an important part of our business. Key Responsibilities Your key responsibilities will vary depending on your current skill- and experience level. However, some of the tasks you can expect to be responsible for are: · Complying with Welltec Safety and Quality Policy standards · Execute electric wireline based well-intervention field operations including pre-job planning, job load out, rig up/down, equipment preparation, and service execution in the field · Collaborating with other more junior or senior field engineers · Completing relevant paperwork associated with a job on a timely basis · Undergo Welltec training · Undertaking technical, safety, and shop/office responsibilities as assigned by the Base Manager · Maintaining equipment and facilities in an orderly and workable condition · Troubleshoot equipment and perform maintenance as required · Communicate effectively with clients and field personnel · Uphold our high level of customer service at all times The candidate You could either be an interested entry-level Field Engineer with high potential or a high performing Field Engineer with solid experience. Most important is your strong motivation to develop, learn and deliver high quality service. The ideal candidate has the following profile: · A relevant degree such as: Engineering, Electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum engineering or similar. · Prior knowledge of and/or experience with well intervention services preferred · Experience with on- and offshore jobs or a strong interest and a willingness to work on- and offshore · Thrives with ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and on time in cooperation with others · Basic knowledge of the Oil and Gas industry · A solid compliance mindset and/or experience working in a compliance-driven work environment · Awareness of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) · Capable of effectively managing equipment & tools and/or a high potential become a competent tool operator · Be a highly motivated individual who approaches challenges with a positive ‘can-do-attitude’ and is willing to work under pressure and in varying remote and physically demanding conditions. · Leads by example in promoting and maintaining a safe workplace and holding others in the field accountable to this high level. · A competent troubleshooter with good root cause analysis skills · Good English language skills · Willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively · Must be available to relocate · Valid driver’s license and clean record · Authorized to work in USA, without the need for current or future visa sponsorship We offer Working with Welltec® means challenges and personal development in a demanding work environment. It is exciting, rewarding and a varied place to work. Welltec® is an equal opportunities employer. We offer good career opportunities for the right candidate. Also, Welltec® offers a competitive compensation package, including pension, health insurance and group life insurance. The application process If you are interested and feel you match the qualifications for this position submit your resume and application at usrecruiting@welltec.com Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Vision insurance Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Overview / Responsibilities Wood is searching for a Mechanic with extensive offshore experience in the oil and gas industry on a production platform. Work schedule of 14x14 with a work terminal out of either Abbeville, Houma or Santa Fe. Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required. • Operates, tests, maintains, repairs and record keep required data on all safety shutdown systems and devices in accordance with BSEE regulations and approved facility permit safe chart. This includes such devices as control valves, actuators, sensors, pilots, pressures, and temperature or level controllers. In addition, must maintain facility safety equipment, which includes firefighting equipment, emergency supplies, survival capsules, navigational aids, and alarm systems in accordance with BSEE and USCG regulations. • Operation and maintenance of all rotating equipment such as compressors, generators, platform cranes, pumps, winches, etc. in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. • Monitor control panels, shutdown devices, liquid levels, flow rates, temperatures, etc. to keep them within the designed operating range. • Repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as generators, turbines, engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing instruments. • Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble. • Maintains documentation (records), as required, on all work performed by loading these records into work management software program. • Repair and replace seals and properly align shafts in various types of pumps including, but not limited to, centrifugal, water, chemical or crude oil pumps; submersible pumps and injection pumps. • Check and set mechanical clearances to comply with OEM specified tolerances using dial test indicators, feeler gauges micrometers, calipers, strain gauges, deflection gauge, etc... • Perform all preventative maintenance in accordance with applicable company procedures. • Record all maintained data in proper logs or maintenance records. • Monitor operating parameters on equipment; make adjustments, report unusual conditions to platform supervisor. • Additional duties per Supervisor. Skills / Qualifications Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 3-5 years offshore mechanic experience on a production platform required; Must have experience working on production platform equipment as well as turbine experience. Preferred: Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; ; 5-8 years offshore experience on a production platform preferred. Solar Turbine and CAT C15 diesel generator experience preferred. Company Overview Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws. Employment Type: OTHER
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Houma, LA, often begins with an apprenticeship that blends practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain skills while earning. Apprenticeships typically last three to four years, involving extensive on-the-job training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 2,730 mechanical trade professionals in Louisiana, with wages averaging around $872.43 per week. The job market is expected to grow, with a projected 11% increase in employment from 2023 to 2033. Trade schools, unions, and various platforms assist aspiring mechanical trade professionals in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $1082.86 per week for experienced workers.
