Technician, Mechanical - H (Mentone)

Primary Location: Mentone, Texas

About the role

The Mechanical Technician will perform mechanical functions and duties including inspecting, checking, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing all mechanical equipment to maintain high levels of safe and productive equipment performance. This is a rotating 12-hour shift position with a schedule of 14 days on shift followed by 14 days off. Company-provided housing (man-camp) is included.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance of centrifugal pumps and electric motors, including bearing and seal replacements, alignments, couplings, sumps, fans, and drain piping modifications.
• Maintenance on other mechanical equipment such as block valves, control valves, air compressors, valve actuators, etc.
• Maintenance and repair of reciprocating engines and associated components.
• Assist with replacement of pumps, motors, valves, and other equipment as needed, including foundation work, initial alignment, testing, and startup.
• Participate and successfully complete training programs, process safety management reviews, and safety meetings required to comply with state and federal regulations.
• Meet the requirements of the Company's Operator Qualification program to perform identified covered tasks and remain compliant or work under direct supervision.
• Review procedures to ensure compliance with company and industry standards to meet regulatory agency requirements.
• Properly complete records of time and required regulatory reports.
• Maintain close contact with the Area Supervisor regarding maintenance trouble reports and scheduled equipment maintenance to minimize interruption of product throughput.
• Optimize work to minimize overtime.
• Perform remedial and preventative maintenance and maintain facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping practices.
• Participate in cross-training to develop skills in areas specific to other technicians.
• Utilize precision tools and test equipment as needed.
• Respond to operational emergencies as a member of an area emergency response team.
• Perform regulatory required inspections.
• Obtain services from contractors for specialty services and supervise their work.
• Train and guide others to learn duties of Mechanical Technician.
• Perform any other job duties as directed by the Area Manager.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy-related field is preferred.
• Must be available to work a rotating 14-day on/14-day off schedule and stay in company-provided housing during shift rotation.
• Minimum of 3+ years of mechanical experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of gas-fired, engine-driven compressor experience is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of reciprocating engines and associated components.
• Current driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to read, understand, analyze, and interpret documents, equipment repair manuals, reports, and federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage various levels of the organization professionally.
• Ability to modify communication style to influence, persuade, negotiate, and engage all parties according to the audience and circumstance.
• Proactive in addressing issues and efficiently completing tasks.
• Conscientiousness, dependability, and commitment to the role, team, and company.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with less definition, policy, and bureaucracy.

Work Conditions

• Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.
• Exposure to temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull, and hold equipment and tools.
• Climbs and works at various heights and may work in standing, sitting, lying down, crouched, or kneeling positions.
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and visually inspects work.
• May work in confined spaces (e.g., tanks, between compressors, vessels).
• Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Manually transport a load up to 75 lbs. and apply up to 100-foot pounds of torque.
• Ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.
• Must wear special safety equipment while working and be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment.
• Ability to take callouts and work overtime as required.
• Must live or relocate to within 1 hour of the reporting location.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.