Electric Motor Technician Taylor, TX - Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency.

The Senior Electric Motor Technician will be responsible for performing routine preventive maintenance (PMs), removals, replacements, and repairs of electric motors in various industrial settings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical maintenance, specifically with electric motors, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Perform routine preventive maintenance (PMs) on electric motors, including but not limited to:
  • Visual inspections
  • Vibration analysis
  • Thermal imaging
  • Cleaning and lubrication of motors and associated equipment
• Remove and replace electric motors as needed, ensuring proper installation and alignment
• Repair electric motors up to but not including rewinding and full rebuilds, specifically:
  • Bearing replacement and repair
  • Seal replacement and repair
  • Shaft repair and replacement
  • Endbell and housing repair and replacement
• Troubleshoot and diagnose motor problems using various testing equipment and techniques
• Collaborate with other maintenance personnel to ensure efficient and effective maintenance operations
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of maintenance activities, including work orders, PM schedules, and parts inventory
• Develop and implement predictive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and optimize motor performance
• Provide training and guidance to junior technicians as needed
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols during all operations
• Use root cause analysis tools to identify permanent solutions for recurrence failures causing equipment downtime
• Provide technical support during commissioning and startup for new electric motor equipment, installation, configuration and testing
• Understand interactions with other departments in maintenance scheduling
• Identify areas of business process improvement opportunities and provide input with solutions
• Interpret issues/questions regarding schematics, diagrams, written/verbal instructions, layouts or defined plans
• Interact actively with stakeholders and departments on work planning and coordination
• Mentor/train lower-level technicians
• Develop and maintain SOPs using technical expertise and in conformance with standards
• Decide which type of maintenance is needed, select parts for replacement
• May participate on cross-functional teams
• May conduct and/or oversee routine inspections and investigations
• Interpret complex data from equipment, processes, etc.
• Apply knowledge of relevant best practices, state and local codes in area of expertise
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness per departmental guidelines
• Adhere to and enforce safety rules, follow safe procedures and guidelines
• Support plant operation during off-hours as needed

• 5+ years of experience as an electric motor technician or in a related field
• Completion of a technical training program in electrical maintenance or a related field
• Strong knowledge of electric motor theory, design, and application
• Experience with motor control systems, including starters, drives, and controls
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies, such as vibration analysis and thermal imaging
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and with heavy equipment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be able to perform work wearing personnel protective equipment, including but not limited to: rain gear, chemical protective clothing, supplied air and air‑purifying respirators, safety harness, sand blast hoods, fire‑resistant coveralls, hard hat, ear plugs and safety glasses
• While performing the duties of this job, the…