Industrial Reliability Technician - Albany

Job Details

Job Location:

Branch
- Albany
- Albany, OR 97322

The Industrial Reliability Technician I performs industrial reliability services under the guidance of an Industrial Reliability Technician II or III while continuing to develop the technical knowledge, field experience, and judgment required for independent field work. This position supports the installation, maintenance, and improvement of customer reliability systems while building proficiency across the department's core services.

Industrial Reliability Technicians are expected to develop technical competency through hands‑on field experience while demonstrating professionalism, craftsmanship, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning.

This position represents the next step in the Carson Industrial Services technical career path and prepares employees for future advancement into an Industrial Reliability Technician II role.

Industrial Reliability Services operates around our customers' production schedules, planned maintenance outages, and emergency service needs. As a result, work schedules are not always Monday through Friday or limited to traditional business hours.

Employees should expect varying start times, early mornings, extended workdays, overnight travel, weekend work, and occasional holiday work when required to support customer operations. Flexibility and reliability are essential to the success of this position.

Every Industrial Reliability Technician I is expected to:

• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and accountability in all aspects of their work.
• Respect every customer's facility by following their established safety requirements while maintaining our commitment to the highest standard of safe work practices.
• Take ownership of the quality of their work while continually improving their technical abilities.
• Approach challenges with a positive, problem-solving mindset.
• Treat every customer, coworker, and facility with professionalism and respect.
• Leave work areas cleaner than they were found.
• Complete documentation accurately and on time.
• Ask for guidance whenever unsure rather than making assumptions.
• Take pride in work that reflects professional craftsmanship and long-term reliability.

• Perform all work in accordance with company and customer safety requirements.
• Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and pre-job planning.
• Maintain required certifications and training.
• Stop work whenever an unsafe condition exists.
• Perform duties as a Confined Space Entrant and Attendant when required.
• Promote safe work practices through personal example.

Assist with and progressively develop proficiency in:

• Precision lubrication
• Oil changes
• Oil sampling
• Fuel polishing
• Offline filtration
• Kidney loop installation
• Varnish removal through filtration
• Hydraulic reservoir teardown and deep cleaning
• Breather upgrades
• Chain lubrication systems
• Automatic lubrication system installation
• Thermal imaging inspections to support equipment reliability assessments
• Equipment inspections and contamination control

• Perform assigned work under the direction of a Tech II or Tech III.
• Develop proficiency in the department's core services through field experience.
• Assist with troubleshooting while learning diagnostic techniques.
• Verify completed work with the lead technician before project completion.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas throughout each project.
• Progressively assume greater responsibility as competency is demonstrated.

• Represent the company professionally at all times.
• Professionally interact with customer personnel.
• Communicate work progress as directed by the lead technician.
• Observe and document opportunities for reliability improvements.
• Refer technical recommendations, scope changes, pricing discussions, and customer concerns to the lead technician.

Complete accurate and timely:

• Daily service reports.
• Time reporting.
• Parts usage.
• Job documentation.
• Before-and-after photographs.
• Safety documentation.

• Maintain assigned tools and equipment.
• Help maintain company vehicles in a…