Mechanical Technician

Job Description

Position Title: Mechanical Technician II

Location: Stony Point, NY 10980

Duration: Permanent

Relocation assistance will be provided

Position Overview

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician II / Mechanical Technician II to support the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of a natural gas compressor station in Stony Point, NY.

This is a hands-on mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting position supporting a compressor station equipped with five turbines used to move natural gas to downstream compressor stations. The facility encompasses approximately 5–10 acres, with the team also supporting approximately 100 acres of surrounding assets and roughly 50 miles of pipeline.

The technician will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting critical mechanical equipment, including compressors, turbines, engines, valves, and other rotating equipment. The role combines field-based maintenance with office and planning activities and provides an opportunity to work with experienced maintenance teams and contractors in a safety-critical natural gas environment.

The position is being filled due to the retirement of an existing mechanic at the end of October.

Key Responsibilities

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• Perform hands-on mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair of compressor station equipment.
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• Maintain and troubleshoot compressors, turbines, engines, valves, and other rotating equipment.
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• Respond to equipment outages, alarms, and units taken offline.
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• Investigate mechanical issues, reset equipment when appropriate, and determine the appropriate next steps to restore reliable operation.
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• Maintain compressors and associated systems that provide air to operating equipment.
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• Support maintenance activities involving natural gas valves, turbines, engines, and auxiliary station equipment.
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• Work with subcontractors performing maintenance and repair activities at the facility.
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• Coordinate with planners and schedulers to execute maintenance activities according to established schedules and work plans.
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• Complete work orders, maintenance documentation, and required records accurately and on time.
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• Support maintenance planning and coordinate timelines for upcoming work.
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• Assist with smaller in-house maintenance and improvement projects during periods of lower scheduled activity.
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• Occasionally provide mechanical maintenance support at other company locations within approximately 50–75 miles of the primary reporting location.
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• Participate in an on-call rotation of approximately one week per month.
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• Respond to equipment issues and alarms that may occur during normal business hours, overnight, or on weekends.
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• Perform on-call and emergency response work safely and efficiently; applicable on-call work is compensated at overtime rates.
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• Maintain a strong focus on safety, equipment reliability, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.
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Required Qualifications

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• High school diploma or equivalent.
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• Minimum of 2 years of directly related mechanical maintenance experience.
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• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
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• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing industrial mechanical equipment.
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• Experience working with rotating equipment, such as engines, compressors, turbines, pumps, or similar equipment.
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• Ability to troubleshoot equipment independently and remain calm and effective during equipment outages or operational issues.
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• Strong work ethic and demonstrated reliability.
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• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
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• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with maintenance personnel, contractors, planners, schedulers, and operations teams.
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• Willingness and ability to participate in an on-call rotation.
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience in the natural gas, pipeline, compressor station, power generation, or similar industrial environment.
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• Experience working with natural gas compression equipment.
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• Experience with Caterpillar compressors, Morse 100 engines, or T60 turbines is highly desirable.
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• Experience troubleshooting engines, compressors, turbines, valves, and related auxiliary equipment.
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• Previous experience working in a safety-critical industrial environment.
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• Demonstrated leadership qualities and the ability to take ownership of maintenance issues and follow them through to resolution.
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Work Environment & Location Requirements

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• Primary work location is Stony Point, NY.
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• The role is primarily field-based, with a combination of field maintenance and office/planning activities.
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• The team supports approximately 100 acres of assets and 50 miles of pipeline in addition to the primary compressor station.
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• Occasional travel to other company facilities within approximately 50–75 miles may be required.
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• Participation in an approximately one-week-per-month on-call rotation is required.
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• On-call responsibilities may include responding to equipment alarms, outages, and troubleshooting requests during evenings, overnight hours, weekends, and holidays.
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• Candidates must reside within 30 miles of Stony Point, NY or be willing to relocate within that distance.
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• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates who need to relocate.
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• A company Ford F-250 pickup truck will be provided once the employee joins the on-call rotation, approximately six months into the role.
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Compensation & On-Call

This is an hourly position. On-call work is compensated at applicable overtime rates in accordance with company policies.

Interview Process

The interview process may include:

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1. HireVue Assessment – Candidates will complete a video assessment consisting of recorded responses to interview questions.
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2. Interview with the Hiring Team
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• Local candidates: In-person interview
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• Non-local candidates: Virtual interview
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Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a mechanically skilled maintenance professional who is comfortable working independently in a field environment and troubleshooting equipment when unexpected problems occur.

Candidates with backgrounds in natural gas compressor stations, pipeline operations, power generation, industrial maintenance, rotating equipment, turbine maintenance, or heavy mechanical equipment are encouraged to apply.

Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability, reliability, communication skills, and a willingness to take ownership of equipment issues are essential for success in this role.