Lead Mechanic

Job Title: Lead McElroy Mechanic
Location: Northeast Houston, Texas
Type: Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Hours: MondaySaturday, 8:00 AM5:00 PM; overtime as needed

Details:
A well-established environmental containment and piping solutions provider is seeking a Lead McElroy Mechanic to join their Houston team. This hands-on leadership role is available due to recent staffing changes and will be instrumental in rebuilding morale, strengthening processes, and ensuring shop operations run efficiently.

This opportunity offers full benefits, stability, and the chance to make a direct impact while advancing technical and leadership skills. Salary is open and commensurate with experience.

Focus Includes:

• Performing cradle-to-grave repairs and preventative maintenance on McElroy fusion equipment, shop machinery, and fleet vehicles

• Leading and mentoring a small team of mechanics to restore morale and drive accountability

• Conducting inspections, diagnostics, and hands-on repairs to maintain equipment reliability

• Logging maintenance and service records; ensuring proper equipment check-in/check-out processes

• Collaborating with management to align equipment readiness with project schedules

• Providing clients with technical consultation and preventative maintenance guidance

• Supporting departmental organization, process improvement, and safety initiatives

Top consideration given to candidates with:

• Valid McElroy Certification (required)

• 3+ years of hands-on mechanical repair and maintenance experience

• Proven leadership or team lead experience in a shop or field environment

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Clean driving record

• TWIC card, or ability to obtain

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with common mechanics tools, diagnostic equipment, and service documentation

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, stand for prolonged periods, and lift up to 45 lbs

• Ability to work in shop and field environments, including occasional travel (less than 5%)

• May involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, high heat, or fumes/dust

• Must maintain a valid drivers license and pass pre-employment, post-employment, and random drug screenings

• Willingness to work overtime, including some Saturdays, as needed

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joule, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Ref: #209-Rowland Houston