Mechanic

Position Summary

The Mechanic position is responsible for performing PM's, overhauls, troubleshooting, cleaning associated with natural gas engines and compressors, VRU's, pumps, and other rotating equipment. The position is a key contributor in ensuring that facilities are operating safely and with maximum reliability.

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

- Perform Mechanical duties involving troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing natural gas engines, compressors, generators, and/or other power-driven equipment.

- Inspect engines, compressors and mechanical equipment: assist in diagnosing problems and determine extent of necessary repairs; assist in performing repairs and routine preventative maintenance.

- Support mechanical team with overhauls, repairing and adjusting engines, compressors, pumps, and motors.

- Familiarity with maintenance and repair of ignition systems, carburetion equipment, and emissions control systems.

- Some knowledge of compressor components including lubrication systems, shutdown systems, loading and unloading valves, pistons, valves and electrical systems.

- Maintain compressor logs, oil sampling, and inventories of parts, equipment, lube oils and coolants.

- General upkeep of facilities and equipment including engines/compressors, company vehicle.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED, Associates Degree in Natural Gas or Commensurate education and experience.

- 3 years gas compressor maintenance and repair experience.

- Ariel compressor knowledge.

- Basic computer skills

- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.

- Interpersonal communication skills are required in order to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendors.

- Strong work ethic with demonstrated ability to effectively work with minimum supervision

- Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening - subject to random drug testing

- Must allow pre-employment and MVR background check

Physical Demands

- Ability to frequently throughout the work shift, push, pull and lift at least a minimum of 50lbs to a minimum height of 3-4 feet and maneuver equipment or parts as needed

- Ability to work outdoors in changing climate condition

- Able to work in close quarters: i.e., work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing

- Ability to climb up and down ladders, stairs and platforms at varying heights

- Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally

- Ability to work 10 or more hours in a day

- Driving, walking, and standing frequently

- Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting