General description of main/primary duties and responsibilities of the job, aptitude, level of complexity, span of control, autonomy, decision making and judgement. It is central and necessary to the satisfactory performance of the job. Includes the following and other duties as assigned.
- Maintain a safe working environment and follow all of the Safety, Health, and Environmental policies, procedures, and requirements, ensuring personal safety, safety of others, and safety of the work site and surrounding area.
- Perform skilled mechanical duties involved in operating, maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, diagnosing malfunctions, and accomplishing preventative and heavy maintenance repairs on all components of a compressor station.
- Conduct engine and compressor overhaul maintenance tasks.
- Troubleshoot low-voltage DC circuits and end devices.
- Ensure field equipment is operating under current emissions guidelines and standards.
- Accurately diagnose failures or problems and determine the extent of necessary repairs in a time-efficient manner.
- Responsible for submitting accurate work orders, expense reports, timesheets, and other necessary paperwork on a daily basis.
- Monitor operating parameters on equipment, make adjustments, and report unusual conditions to the Mechanic Lead and/or management.
- Make recommendations to the Mechanic Lead that positively impact and improve equipment lifecycle and operations.
- Perform responsibilities during call-outs and off hours for high-priority work and emergencies that require timely response and actions, as needed.
- Properly communicate all equipment outages to the Midstream Control Room and respond to unit outage notifications in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- At least five (5) years of experience performing mechanical maintenance on rotating equipment.
- At least five (5) years of experience of industrial mechanical experience, with emphasis on large and small compressors and engines, such as Caterpillar and/or Waukesha engines, and Ariel reciprocating compressors.
- At least two (2) years of experience with Vapor Recovery Units (VRU) and glycol and/or desiccant dehydration units.
List and describe the required factors (i.e. knowledge, skills, abilities, software programs), that are needed for this role.
- Working knowledge of pneumatic and electric starters, fuel systems, cooling systems, lubrication systems, ignition systems, and other compression related anatomy.
- Understand the basic operations of production, such as, separators, dehydration units, etc.
- Prior experience with Waukesha and Caterpillar natural gas engines, as well as high speed reciprocating compressor frames such as Ariel or Gemini.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including MS Outlook, Excel, Word, etc. and use/operation of standard office equipment, emphasis on CAT ET/SIS and Waukesha ESP software systems.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment focusing on teamwork and unity.
- Ability to apply troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Time management and organizational skills. Able to set priorities, develop a work schedule, and monitor progress towards goals.
If applicable. For designation above and field related positions.
- Ability to safely operate vehicles, equipment, and tools.
- Able to recognize and apply safety processes and procedures.
- Possess valid driver’s license and clean driving record (MVR) that meet Company’s Insurance qualifications to operate Company vehicle.
- Functions as an individual contributor with no supervisory responsibilities.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Excludes occasional visitation to the field – reference Travel section.
- Exposure to computer screens and requires regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system.
- Extreme Cold and Heat: temperatures typically below 32o F or above 100o F for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions as wind, rain, snow, and humidity.
- Noise: there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
- Vibration: exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
- Confined Space: work areas large enough for individual to enter, limited means of entry or exit, and not designed for continue occupancy.
- Hazards: includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals, combustibles, explosives, etc.
- Regular business hours.
- Available for on-call rotation and responsibilities on weekends and holidays for urgent issues or emergencies during off hours, as needed.
- Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
- Frequently lift, push, carry and/or move up to 75 pounds.
- Frequently be able to bend, stoop, crouch, etc.
- Frequent amount of traversing through challenging terrain to perform work, evaluate sites and conditions, inspect equipment/assets, etc.
- Minimal travel may be required to other locations.
- Frequent travel to Company’s field operations and/or offices. Approximately 99% of time in field.The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
- Health Care eligibility including Medical & Prescription, Dental and Vision coverages
- Health Savings Account (HSA), Dependent Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA match
- Employer Paid Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D (employee, spouse, child), Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary Insurance: Life and AD&D, Accident, Long Term Care, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Student Loan Repayment Reimbursement
- Vacation, Personal Choice Days (PCD), Sick Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company paid Holidays
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Subsidized Parking and Public Transportation
- Financial Well-being Program
- Professional Membership Reimbursement
- Employee Discount Programs
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on the employee’s job classification. Effective date is the first of the month after the event date or the first of the month if the event date is the first of the month.