Maintenance Engineer / Technician – Solar Torque Tube Manufacturing

About the role

We are launching a new production line for galvanized solar torque tubes, critical components for solar trackers. As a Maintenance Engineer or Technician you will join the commissioning and long‑term operations team to ensure reliable plant performance.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with installation and commissioning of tube mills, roll‑forming, galvanizing and finishing equipment.
• Support production trials and the initial product launch, ensuring stable operations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to keep production continuous.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and manage spare‑parts inventory.
• Uphold safety and compliance standards while driving continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Experience with ERW tube mills, roll‑forming, galvanizing lines, or heavy steel/structural manufacturing equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to work in a start‑up environment, supporting both commissioning and steady‑state operations.
• Technician: hands‑on experience maintaining or repairing production equipment.
• Engineer: background in reliability, maintenance planning, or engineering support of production lines.

Required skills

• ERW tube mills
• Roll‑forming equipment
• Galvanizing lines
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Preventive maintenance
• Corrective maintenance
• Maintenance record‑keeping
• Spare‑parts inventory management

What we offer

• Competitive hourly pay ($25–$35) for technicians and annual salary ($80K–$95K) for engineers.
• Relocation assistance to Shreveport, LA.
• Opportunity to work in the fast‑growing renewable‑energy sector.
• Potential for career advancement as production scales.