Mechanic - Entry

Summary

The Mechanic-Entry is responsible for the assistance of maintenance, technical repairs and overhaul related tasks for keeping gathering system compressor stations or 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;
• Maintain equipment to maintain optimum availability, efficiency, and throughput;
• Perform 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;
• Report, troubleshoot, and correct abnormal operating conditions;
• Coordinate and monitor 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;
• Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform required tasks, and complete associated documentation (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.)
• May be required at some locations to monitor meters and gauges to maintain correct temperature, pressure and flow of gas through system

Education & Experience

• HS diploma or equivalent, Technical certification or equivalent training in mechanical environment or energy related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 years� stable work history as a mechanic and/or technical training in a mechanical trade school.

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;
• Possess a strong commitment to personal and job safety including complying with state and federal regulations;
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair all types of mechanical equipment;
• 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;
• Have dexterity in the use of tools and equipment;

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• 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 and light up to 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs. and apply up to 100 foot pounds 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

Benefits

• Company Paid Holidays
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Flexible Benefit Plan
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employer Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Program
• 6% Retirement Plan Match