Mechanic-CO2

Primary Purpose

Responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of all natural gas liquid processing plants or facilities with significant complexity above typical maintenance operations as determined by the department.

Responsibilities

• Operate compressors, engines, auxiliary units, turbines, motors, cooling equipment, pumps, seals, valves and related equipment.
• Monitor and control process variables, such as pressure, temperature and flow rates to efficiently achieve desired operating results.
• Start, stop and operate engines/pumps and other equipment to maintain designated operating parameters.
• Assist in the planning and performance of maintenance and repairs on compressors, engines, turbines, auxiliary equipment, pumps, process controls, and related equipment.
• Ensure the cost effective and efficient performance of all gas and liquid processing units and associated equipment.
• Monitor quality of product to ensure meeting specifications and takes appropriate actions when out of specification product is identified.
• Monitor or directly transfer product to above or below ground storage and through the pipeline system.
• Communicate with company control centers, business groups and other operating groups as necessary.
• Communicate with shippers concerning product movement.
• Oversee the construction, maintenance and/or security activities performed by third parties.
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenants and public officials/emergency officials.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Be available to work a rotating shift.
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.
• Actively participate in safety and security program and initiatives.
• Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Work non-traditional hours as needed, assisting operations and weekend callout rotations.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of direct work experience may be considered as a substitute for a degree/certification.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of compressor or pump station, gathering field and processing plant operations. Knowledge of gas and liquid processing theories and fundamentals. Knowledge of operating costs associated with the equipment in area of responsibility.
• Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude on related equipment. Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals). Good verbal and written communications skills. Strong customer focus and attention to detail.

Physical Demands

• Lift and transport objects weighing up to 67.5 pounds.
• Apply forceful exertions, including pushing with up to 60 pounds of force, pulling with up to 40 pounds of force over short distances, and sustaining force applications such as 20 pounds of force over extended distances.
• Apply 89 foot pounds of rotational force.
• Reach overhead, at shoulder, waist, knee, and floor levels, and perform shoulder circumduction, bending, twisting, and pivoting as needed.
• Perform upper extremity motions such as grasping, pinching, fine motor movements, and applying rotational forces to tools and parts.
• Stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, and bend the lumbar and cervical spine repeatedly during maintenance and repair tasks.
• Work safely in environmental conditions with exposure to heat, moisture, ambient temperatures, whole body vibration, and loud noise.