Storage Mechanic

About the role

This position is responsible for completing a variety of tasks associated with the safe operation of various components and equipment related to high-pressure natural gas Storage and Transmission assets. The role involves working in a team environment as well as handling individual assignments. After a designated training period, the role requires certification and enrollment into the union after 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Operate facilities in a safe and efficient manner to meet production/throughput requirements, including starting and stopping of reciprocating and centrifugal engines and compressors.
• Repair liquid centrifugal pumps and positive displacement pumps.
• Properly, legibly, and accurately record all equipment and operational data as required.
• Inspect, repair, adjust, and reset pressure regulators, relief valves, level controllers, and shutdown devices on rotating equipment as needed.
• Routinely inspect, operate, and grease pumps, valves, motors, and bearings as needed.
• Repair or replace electric motors, shafts, and bearings in overhead cooler fans and pumps.
• Assist in the repair of equipment such as regulators, valves, pumps, gauges, filters, cooler fans, air compressors, air dryers, gas compressors, etc., as determined by physical inspections or scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Comply with Company, State, and Federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Perform welding and cutting work or any other work necessary in the maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Perform pipe fitting, plumbing, ditching work necessary in the installation or repairs of pipelines.
• Replace filter elements as required.
• Operate and maintain valves and valve operators of various types and sizes throughout the plant.
• Accept changes in work schedule, be available for shift work, and subject to call-outs as required for operations, including short notice/no notice overtime and extended shift coverage. This includes working alone at times or in a team setting.
• Perform various duties to maintain the Company’s buildings, facilities, equipment, and rights-of-way for neat and orderly appearances (e.g., mowing, weed-trimming, cleaning compressors and buildings, cleaning and routine service of vehicles and lawn equipment, janitorial maintenance of office).
• Safely and effectively work to accomplish assigned tasks in a timely manner, including the operation of forklifts, aerial platforms, etc.
• Perform asset inspections, including painting and applying protective coatings.
• Obtain and document surface wellhead pressures and flows as assigned.
• Change surface equipment pressure and flow recording charts as assigned.
• Place surface wellhead equipment online or offline.
• Conduct Transmission City Gate Regulating Station inspections, including changing pressure and flow recording charts as assigned.
• Recognize Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs) and take appropriate actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record and ability to obtain a CDL within the probationary period prior to final certification, including passing Company driving tests.
• Previous experience with mechanical systems and operations.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Technical degree or certification with operations or equivalent work experience in technical trades such as welding, machinist, equipment mechanic, or engineering.
• Previous experience with oil and gas operations, petrochemical operations, or technical process operations.
• Forklift experience.
• Aerial platform experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• Must be able to read, write, and interpret written materials, including understanding drawings, blueprints, charts, etc.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and interpret information in both verbal and written formats.
• Must be able to utilize computers for accomplishing work tasks.
• Must be able to pass classification certification testing and Operator Qualification written and demonstrative tasks.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work at elevated heights.
• Must be physically able to walk for extended periods, stoop, bend, crawl, walk, climb ladders, and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to utilize hand tools, shovels, brooms, etc.
• Must have a keen sense of smell, hearing, vision, and color identification.
• Ability to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions is required.
• Will be required to wear Fire Retardant Clothing and Personnel Protective Equipment.
• This position requires working for extended periods of time in varied weather conditions.
• Required to work periodically away from assigned location.

Pay

Starting hourly salary: $32.74 USD.

Benefits

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees, and health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program. A summary of benefits can be found here.