Becoming a mechanical trades professional typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 mechanical engineers nationwide, with a significant presence in Sweetwater, TX, and projects an 11% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Sweetwater, TX, earn an average of $555.67 per week, with an annual overtime average of $28,877. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring mechanical trades professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $85,000 annually for experienced professionals.
HVAC Project Manager & Estimator needed ASAP for a well-respected, growing contractor! This company has many years of proven excellence and shows no signs of slowing down!! Do you bring 3+ years of Mechanical MEP HVAC Piping Plumbing or Construction Project Management Experience? If so, I want to hear from you! A well-established company is seeking an experienced Mechanical, MEP/HVAC Project Manager to manage and deliver exceptional results. Our project types include higher education, government, healthcare, industrial, and commercial building projects and More. SKILLS • Team Management • Develop, establish, and administer procedures and systems pertaining to team management matters • Prepare workload, sales forecasts, and team resources/schedule for administrative and managerial functions • Project Work Forecasting • Mechanical MEP HVAC Piping Plumbing experience • Work with Project Team Leads to thoroughly review project proposals and contracts to ensure that: • Projects are managed against the inclusions/exclusions • Additional services are requested when deemed necessary • Provide workload forecasting as new projects are secured and provide progress analysis regarding prospective unsecured projects • Update Integral accounting system information • Client Liaison/Communication • Serve as the principal liaison with selected clients or major projects • Represent the company at meetings with project clients and other project stakeholders as required • Company representative at related association meetings, plus dealing with city, provincial and federal officials • Teaching Skills • Mentor staff in all phases of the design process and make recommendations to HR on training requirements • Utilize leadership skills and motivation techniques to maximize employee productivity and satisfaction • Quality Assurance • Affect and implement programs to improve the quality of our service, products, and systems to meet the client's requirements and expectations and to minimize costs and maximize the company's competitive position • Engage all team members in quality issues to ensure that the quality control function is effectively performed • Utilize the quality assurance and control programs in the company • Assure adequate field review services are provided to ensure adherence of contract documents QUALIFICATIONS: • 5+ years of Mechanical MEP HVAC Piping Plumbing and construction Project Management experience • Superior interpersonal skills with clients and staff • Communication and coaching skills • Demonstrated leadership abilities • Project budgeting skills • Able to promptly resolve team management problems • Organized with exceptional prioritization skills and the ability to effectively balance conflicting priorities • Time management skills; able to complete commitments in an accurate and timely manner DESIRED: • Mechanical MEP HVAC Piping Plumbing Experience • HVAC experience • Engineering license preferred • PE preferred Benefits: • Generous Vacation Package • Take home work vehicle and/or Car allowance • Professional Growth • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts • Short & Long Term Disability Insurance • 401K with company match • Leadership Development Programs • Corporate Outings and Events • Employee Referral Bonus Program Please send a resume to [email protected] for more information on this or any other positions you may be interested in. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time. About the Company: Gpac Gpac’s mission is to be the preferred staffing and recruitment solution by effectively delivering and connecting talent with successful companies and organizations. Our team, with collective experience of over 250 years, is passionate about wh Company Size: 100 to 499 employees Industry: Staffing/Employment Agencies Founded: 1990 Website: http://www.gogpac.com/
See More Details >>Your Job Our Gypsum Business is hiring a Process Controls Engineer at the Sweetwater, Texas facility. The Process Control Engineer will provide technical expertise and project engineering as required to support the facility's execution plan and operations. The Control Engineer will be responsible for the facility's Instrumentation and Controls project development, design, procurement, construction, and maintenance. The role will have direct impact on safety, reliability, cost reduction, and process improvement at the assigned facility. The successful candidate will be provided a $15,000 signing bonus after starting the new role. External candidates and internal Koch company employees moving to the new location when hired are considered eligible. Our Team At Georgia-Pacific, we don't believe that a job is just simply a job. We see each role as a career and a way to advance your skills to not only better your life but the community as well. What You Will Do • Implement, design, and configure advanced process control strategies. Maintain functional design specifications for process control systems. • Develop engineering and capital cost estimates for assigned projects. • Support process operations by troubleshooting installed systems to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of these systems. • Act as a project resource in the installation of new instrumentation or control/automation systems. • Partner with corporate teams to implement new technologies that support advanced manufacturing. • Support of safety program both by implementing automation systems solutions and through observation. • Work closely with production personnel to identify opportunities and solve problems. • Develop engineering and capital cost estimates for assigned projects. • Provide design documentation sufficient for construction, operations, and maintenance. • Design, program, modify, and maintain PLC and HMI systems. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Process Control, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience. • Experience in Industrial Control Systems (PLCs and Motor Controls). • Experience in Automation or Process Control • * PLC programming • AC & DC motor control experience, including drives. • Process Control Networking • HMI/SCADA Maintenance and Design • Experience in Control System documentation using MS Office and AutoCAD. What Will Put You Ahead • Industrial electrical knowledge, including both power (480VAC) and control circuits. • Server and PC knowledge, both Windows and Linux. • Prior experience in a plant maintenance department. • Preferred platform and standards: Rockwell Studio 5000 and legacy platforms (RS Logix 5, 500), Ignition SCADA, Software, GE Proficy iFix, and FactoryTalk View, Rockwell E300/E200, Powerflex and Kinetix drives, ControlLogix, GuardLogix. CIP Motion,Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus communication protocols At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here . Who We Are Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose and related chemicals. The company employs more than 30,000 people at approximately 300 locations in North and South America. Georgia-Pacific creates long-term value by using resources efficiently to provide innovative products and solutions that meet the needs of customers and society, while operating in a manner that is environmentally and socially responsible and economically sound. Georgia-Pacific is an independently managed and operated company of Koch Industries, Inc., a private company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. 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See More Details >>• *Job Details:** We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Building Services Technician to join our team at McDonald's. This role involves performing routine maintenance tasks to ensure the smooth operation of our restaurant. Key Responsibilities: • Perform daily filter changes on oil fryers to maintain optimal cooking performance. • Clean and maintain all equipment, including windows, stock rooms, and restrooms, to ensure a clean and hygienic environment. • Unload delivery trucks two times a week to receive inventory and supplies. • Empty trash compactors regularly to maintain a clean and safe workspace. • Change light bulbs and clean HVAC/Exhaust units and roofs of debris to ensure proper ventilation and safety. Why Work With Us: At McDonald's, we value teamwork and customer satisfaction. As a Building Services Technician, you will work closely with our team to maintain the cleanliness and functionality of our restaurant.
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