Mechanical Technician

About the role

The US Gas Operations – American Gulf team is expanding its presence in Delhi, Louisiana to support the operation and maintenance of natural gas pipelines and associated facilities. We are seeking a Mechanical Technician with knowledge and experience in high-pressure natural gas pipeline and gas storage systems, including turbine engine compressors.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, operate and maintain gas-fired turbine engines, gas compressors, standby generator engines, centrifugal and diaphragm pumps, low pressure boilers, oil coolers, air compressors, large-bank cooler fans and gear boxes, large diameter valves and operators, and other auxiliary equipment
• Maintain and repair pipeline
• Operate and maintain valves and operators
• Inspect, repair and set regulators and relief valves
• Blow down, purge and pressurize pipelines and/or stations
• Storage field facility operations and maintenance
• Perform line locates on company pipelines and/or utility line patrols and associated ROW maintenance
• Plan, coordinate and perform mechanical maintenance activities, to include routine corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment and system improvements and major maintenance projects
• Create new work orders in SAP
• Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, etc.
• Other tasks as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Relevant oil and gas industry experience
• Understand and describe the operation of a 4-cycle combustion engine
• 3 years mechanical experience with internal combustion engines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting turbine engines
• Knowledge of internal combustion engines, centrifugal gas compressors, and standby generators
• Experience with gas turbine engines
• Industrial experience in a plant environment

Skills

This position requires candidates to:

• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing
• Be subject to call out 24 hours a week and extended workdays and/or workweeks for emergency response purposes
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training which would involve some overnight stays away from home
• Be subject to working conditions which include adverse weather and temperatures, heavy lifting (50 pounds), and cramped conditions
• Drive a motor vehicle as an essential job function

Benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at careers@tcenergy.com for support.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.