Summary:
The Mechanic- Journey is directly responsible for the maintenance, technical repairs and overhaul related tasks for keeping gathering system compression and cryogenic plants in operation.
Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
- Daily repairs and maintenance of compressor stations with reciprocating natural gas compressors;
- Responsible for completing and maintaining required work orders;
- Monitor and adjust equipment to maintain optimum availability, efficiency, and though put;
- Responsible for performing minor as well as major maintenance on engines, compressors, dehydrators, vapor recovery units, flares, separators, slug catchers, air compressors, and cooling fans;
- Work with craft personnel to ensure any equipment/system problems are resolved in a timely manner;
- Responsible for reporting, troubleshooting, and correcting abnormal operating conditions;
- Responsible for coordinating and monitoring activities of contract personnel assigned to the area;
- Identify emergency situations and initiate Emergency Response Procedures;
- Promote a safe work environment, implement current safety policies and ensure environmental policies and regulatory compliance are being met;
- May be required at some locations to monitor meters and gauges to maintain correct temperature, pressure and flow of gas through system;
- Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform required tasks, and complete associated documentation (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.)
- Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions per PHMSA and/or FMSCA. Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, and where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage.
Education & Experience:
- HS diploma or equivalent; Technical certification or equivalent training in mechanical environment or energy related field preferred.
- Minimum 3 years stable work history in the energy industry and/or technical training in mechanical field.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Experience with hand tools as well as specialty tools;
- Basic computer skills with proficiency in MS Office, including spreadsheet and word processing applications;
- Working knowledge of CMMS,AMS or similar maintenance management/Work order systems;
- Possess a strong commitment to personal and job safety including complying with state and federal regulations;
- Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair all types of mechanical equipment as well as good verbal/written communication skills, decision making skills and a strong work ethic;
- Willing to work callouts, holidays, and weekends,
- must live or relocate to within 1 hour’s response time of job assignment;
- Willing to work at more than one specific station;
- Work well within a team environment and/or independently with limited supervision if needed;
- Ability to interface positively with land owners, corporate contacts and other field personnel;
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Have dexterity in the use of tools and equipment;
- Climb about equipment and work at various heights;
- Use physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools;
- Able to work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position and work in confined spaces;
- Able to bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels;
- Raise/lift, from ground level, up to 50 pounds; manually transport a load up to 75 pounds; apply up to 250 lb-ft of torque;
- Get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads;
- React to conditions, alarms and beacons using olfactory senses;
- Assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions;
- Work indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment;
- Work in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment;
- Wear special safety equipment (PPE) while working
