Mechanic

Job Title

This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of compressors, pipelines, equipment and performance of work associated with daily operation and maintenance of natural gas facilities and pipelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate compressor station or pump station equipment, plant facilities and pipeline facilities including: prime movers and compressors, valves, filters, separators, dehydrators, pumps, and auxiliary equipment in order to meet production and product throughput requirements in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership's procedures and regulatory requirements
• Plan, organize, prioritize, communicate, and coordinate work with employees and contractors to validate the work is completed in a safe, timely, and effective manner
• Provide budgetary information, schedule work and outages, order materials, maintain inventory, and coordinate needed resources
• Interpret and utilize drawings, schematics, loading/pump curves, OEM manuals, and other technical resources in the performance of assigned work
• Effectively and safely use hand tools, power tools, and portable and mobile work equipment in hazardous, classified, and non-hazardous environments
• Utilize precision measurement equipment to determine dimensions and set operating equipment clearances and tolerances
• Maintain equipment records, logs, inventory, and other documentation required by the Partnership's procedures and regulatory agencies
• Provide training and leadership to develop and maintain effective work crews, dependent upon level hired
• Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform associated required tasks, and complete required documentation (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.)
• Maintain facilities, grounds, and work areas in a safe, orderly, and efficient manner
• Actively participate and provide leadership in safety programs and initiatives while following policies and procedures
• Provide on-call support for areas of responsibility on a rotating basis
• Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures
• Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)

Required Education

• High school diploma or GED

Required Experience is Dependent on Job Level

• Level C requires a minimum of 0 2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level B requires a minimum of 2 4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with demonstrated safe driving record and ability to be certified as a USDOT driver under FMCSA may be required based on applicable law, reporting location, and geographic work area
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a group environment
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work independently and exercise good judgement

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with ability to learn and perform operation and maintenance tasks associated with various types of facilities and equipment
• Proficiency with computers including MS Office applications such as Excel and Outlook as well as other computer based work training, time reporting, expense reporting, and on-line work applications and documentation
• Natural gas compressor package maintenance such as Ariel, CAT, Ingersoll Rand, Cooper Bessemer, Clarks.
• Air compressor maintenance and operational knowledge on rotary screw and reciprocating units.

Working Conditions and Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

1. Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions
2. Work may include confined spaces and may require heavy lifting in excess of 75 lbs with or without assistance
3. Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and may require appropriate personal protective equipment (which may include, but may not be limited to, necessary respirators)
4. Work on and around equipment and facilities that require knowledge of and adherence to safe work procedures and practices
5. Subject to call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays
6. Reliable attendance at work
7. Occasional overnight travel may be required