Plant Compressor Mechanic

Overview:

Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (DGOC) is an established owner and operator of producing conventional and unconventional natural gas & oil wells and midstream pipelines and compression stations concentrated in the Appalachian Basin in the United States. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, our field operations are located throughout the Appalachian Basin in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. DGOC is the largest conventional producer in the Appalachian Basin. DGOC’s parent company is Diversified Gas & Oil Plc, which is a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange and trades under the ticker “DGOC”.

Responsibilities:

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

Respond to problems by troubleshooting, diagnostic testing, repairing/adjusting equipment as needed, conferring with co-workers and supervisors for advice and other techniques. Ability to determine the most cost-effective, timely and efficient method for repairs

Perform proper preventative maintenance, repair and maintain the equipment using hand tools and power tools in a safe manner.

- Applicant is responsible for maintaining troubleshooting, replacement, repair parts for compressors, pumps and engines.

- Ability to use hand tools to clean, lubricate, adjust equipment, replace filters, gaskets and other items while identifying what kind of maintenance is needed.

- Applicant must be able to comprehend and retain new policies, procedures and methods/techniques used in the office and field, being flexible to work in a changing environment. Must show progress/advancement in their skill level and application of knowledge.

- Applicant must have a working knowledge of pneumatic starter systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, lubrication systems, ignition systems and other compression related anatomy.

- Applicant must be familiar with troubleshooting and repairing natural gas compressors and engines

- Applicant must be able to assist Field Service Crews with equipment repairs and maintenance as needed.

- Applicant must be familiar with gearboxes (reducers and multipliers)

- Applicant must be familiar with pump operations ( vertical, horizontal, Ghoulds and Dresser Rand)

- Applicant must be familiar with laser alignment procedures

- Overhaul engines, compressors and related components as needed

- Communicate information effectively with all levels of co-workers by telephone, written form, e-mail or in person

Qualifications:

Position Requirements:

- Understand the basic operations of production equipment such as compressors, pumps, etc.

- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment focusing on teamwork and unity.

- Ability to teach others skills in an effective and cooperative manner.

- Ability to Prioritize, and utilize time management skills.

- Experience with modern engines and compressors used in the natural gas industry.

- Mechanical experience on pumps, engines and compressors.

- Must be able to work in a H2S environment

- Available for call-outs (evenings/nights, weekends and holidays) as shifts require

- Applicant must be willing to work overtime as needed/required.

- Applicant must be willing to take direction from supervisors and senior team members

- Applicant must have a current valid driver's license.

- Applicant must live within 1 hour of plant site (Jay, Florida)

- High school diploma or GED required

Minimum qualifications:

HS diploma or GED equivalent, valid Driver’s License, 3 yrs to 5yrs experience in natural gas compressor maintenance or related field. Previous experience in oil and gas plant preferred. Must be able to troubleshoot, rebuild and align a variety of equipment including pumps, gearboxes, natural gas compressors gas driven and electric driven. Applicant must have basic knowledge of different types and styles of bearings. Perform medium to heavy physical work, familiar with basic OSHA safety procedures, able to perform under pressure, work within a team environment and work with little supervision.