Mechanic

Job Summary

* Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment as needed

Responsibilities/Duties

• Ability to perform both major and minor repairs
• Good mechanical aptitude of rotating and reciprocating equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems
• Ability to perform routine maintenance
• Perform other duties as required to maintain equipment in a safe, reliable and efficient condition

Relationships

• Responsible to the Maintenance Manager for fulfillment of his functions and responsibilities and authority and for their proper interpretation
• Maintains peer level relationships
• Establishes productive working relationships within the department
• Maintains productive relationships with vendors, landowners, law enforcement, regulatory officials, contractors, etc.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Minimum high school or equivalent education
• 5-years of gas related compressor experience preferred
• Safe work attitude and familiarity with the hazards of working on a gas pipeline and associated equipment
• Subject to occasional emergency callouts and must be able to work overtime
• Uses appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures in performing assignments
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment, repetitive hand-use such as simple grasp and twisting motion included
• Excellent driving record
• Must live within a 40-minute response/travel time to work location

Working Conditions

• Job involves field measurement work, performing various tasks concurrently
• Ability to work in and withstand extreme weather conditions
• Overtime required throughout the year
• Moderate to high driving time required

Safety Hazards

• Highway driving hazards
• Hazards from heavy lifting, climbing, slippery surfaces, pinch points, exposure from cold, hot, wet, and dry weather
• Field hazards including isolated locations, poisonous insects, bees, wasp, snakes, and allergies to weeds
• Exposure to chemicals, small amounts of H2S, energized electrical equipment, pressurized equipment, hydrates, trapped pressure

Physical Demands

• Physical ability to lift as much as 50 lbs., bend/stoop, kneel and climb stairs/ladders.
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment, repetitive hand use such as simple grasp and twisting motion included
• Performs other job duties as needed

Disclaimer

The information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees.