Mechanical Technician

The Mechanical Technician job will be located in Carlsbad NM and will perform mechanical functions and duties of inspecting checking troubleshooting repairing and replacing all mechanical equipment in order to maintain high levels of safe and productive equipment performance. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Routine maintenance of centrifugal pumps and electric motors such as bearing and seal replacements alignments couplings sumps fans drain piping modifications etc.
• Maintenance on other mechanical equipment such as block valves control valves air compressors valve actuators etc.
• Maintenance and repair of reciprocating engines and associated components.
• Assist with replacement of pumps motors valves and other equipment as needed including foundation work initial alignment testing and startup.
• Participate and successfully complete training programs process safety management reviews and safety meetings required to comply with state and federal regulations.
• Must meet the requirements of the Companys Operator Qualification program to perform identified covered tasks and remain compliant or work under the direct supervision and observation of an individual who has previously been qualified with the Companys and Code of Federal Regulation requirements.
• Reviews procedures as necessary to ensure compliance of all company and industry standards to meet all regulatory agency requirements.
• Properly completes records of time and required regulatory reports.
• Maintains close contact with the Area Supervisor regarding maintenance trouble reports and scheduled equipment maintenance to affect a minimum interruption of product throughput.
• Ability to optimize work to affect a minimal amount of overtime.
• Performs remedial and preventative maintenance and maintains facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping practices inside and outside of the facilities.
• Participates in available cross training to effectively develop skills in areas specific to other technicians.
• Utilizes precision tools and test equipment as needed.
• Responds to operational emergencies as a member of an area emergency response team.
• Performs regulatory required inspections.
• Obtains services from contractors to perform specialty services and supervises their work.
• Trains and guides others to learn duties of Mechanical Technician.
• Perform any other job duties as directed by the Area Manager.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy related field is preferred.
• Must be available to work rotating 14 day on/14 day off schedule and stay in company provided housing during shift rotation.

• A minimum of 3 years mechanical experience is required.
• A minimum of 5 years gas-fired engine-driven compressor experience is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting and maintenance skills is required.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of reciprocating engines and associated components is required.
• Must have a current drivers license and good driving record.
• Ability to read and understand analyze and interpret documents equipment repair manuals reports and federal state and local codes and regulations.
• The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations such as percentages ratios and proportions to practical solutions is required.
• Basic computer skills such as: opening creating and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required.
• The ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with other individuals teams customers and stakeholders of the business at various levels of the organization in a business like and professional manner is required.
• The ability to modify communication style in order to influence persuade negotiate and engage all parties according to the audience and circumstance is required.
• Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues. Quickly and efficiently completes tasks.
• The ability to demonstrate conscientiousness dependability and commitment to the role team and company.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with less definition policy and bureaucracy.
• Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.
• Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Uses physical force to lift push pull and hold equipment and tools.
• Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing sitting lying down crouched or kneeling position.
• Routinely reacts to visual aural and other signals including alarms and instructions and is required to visually inspect work.
• May work in confined spaces (i.e. tanks between compressors vessels).
• Must be able to regularly bend stoop move from ground level to higher levels raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs. manually transport a load up to 75 lbs. apply up to 100-foot pounds of torque.
• Must have ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.
• Must wear special safety equipment while working and must be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment.
• The ability to take callouts and work overtime is required.
• Must live or relocate to within 1 hour of reporting location.

EOE