Natural Gas Compressor Mechanic

GAS COMPRESSION MECHANIC

Sherman, Texas

Summary:

This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of gas compression equipment associated with a gas gathering system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate compressor station equipment, plant facilities and pipeline facilities including: 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 company 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, 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 company procedures and regulatory agencies.

· 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.

· Actively participate in on-site and off-site training programs.

· Provide on-call support for areas of responsibility on a rotating basis.

· Comply with company safety policies and procedures.

· Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO).

· Other duties as assigned.

Required education:

High school diploma or GED.

Required Qualifications:

· Valid driver’s license with demonstrated safe driving record.

· 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:

· Caterpillar training courses related to natural gas fired engines: Gas Engines I, Electronics troubleshooting, G3500 ULB, 3500 engine repair, ET, SIS, Applied failure analysis.

· Ariel and Gemini compressor training.

· 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.

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.

· Exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions.

· Work may include confined spaces and heavy lifting in excess of 75 lbs with or without assistance.

· Work in or 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.

· Work on and around equipment and facilities that require knowledge of and adherence to safe work procedures and practices.

· Subject to call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays.

· Reliable attendance at work.

· Occasional overnight travel may be required.

· Must live within 45 minutes of reporting work location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled Veteran

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the company will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person