Mechanical Technician

The Opportunity

Our Upland Prairie Operations Group is seeking a Skilled Mechanical Technician to meet the needs of our growing business and join our Birmingham Area Team in Lineville Iowa.

The successful candidate must be a self-starter capable of working with no supervision who possesses excellent problem solving communication and decision-making skills. The individual must be able to exercise judgement in selecting efficient work methods troubleshoot complex problems and provide meaningful recommendations to improve standard practices.

The role applies skills and aptitude to work independently on maintenance and repair work for natural gas compression and auxiliary equipment with the capability to provide direction to junior peers.

The regular work schedule for this position will be:

M-F 6:30am 3:00 pm (OT as required)

What youll do

• Troubleshoot operate and maintain gas-fired large-bore reciprocating engines gas compressors standby generator engines centrifugal and diaphragm pumps low pressure boilers oil coolers air compressors large-bank cooler fans and gear boxes large diameter valves and operators and other auxiliary equipment.
• Assist in full or partial large bore reciprocating engine/gas compressor overhauls including heads pistons rings liners pins bushings and bearings.
• Operate compressor engines and support equipment.
• Perform precision measurement and alignment functions.
• Analyze engine performance reports.
• Read interpret and update drawings and schematics (P&ID and electrical)
• Assist with pipeline repairs as necessary.
• Operate and maintain valves and operators.
• Inspect repair and set regulators and relief valves.
• Blow down purge and pressurize pipelines and/or stations.
• Storage field facility operations and maintenance to include valve maintenance pigging and other tasks as required.
• Plan coordinate and perform mechanical maintenance activities to include routine corrective maintenance preventive maintenance equipment and system improvements and major maintenance projects.
• Initiate corrective action to review and improve maintenance procedures.
• Demonstrate safety leadership & excellence.
• Complete work orders enter data into job plans create new work orders SAP.
• Provide planning coordination and training to lesser experienced technicians
• Make meaningful impacts to the team by providing expert knowledge to improve standard work practices
• Other tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Relevant natural gas or energy industry experience (Energy Natural Gas or Military exp)
• Journeyman ticket or two years of vocational/technical training from a recognized institution
• 5 years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting large bore reciprocating engines and turbines.
• Knowledge of internal combustion engines reciprocating and centrifugal gas compressors turbines and standby generators.
• Experience interpreting technical reference documents and reading drawings.
• Computerized maintenance management system and SAP experience.

This Position Requires Candidates To:

• Have and maintain a valid drivers license and a safe driving record.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening to include drug and alcohol testing.
• Be subject to call out 24 hours a day 7 days a week and work extended days and/or weeks for emergency response purposes.
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments meetings or training which would involve some overnight stays away from home.
• Be subject to working conditions which include adverse weather and temperatures heavy lifting (50 pounds) and cramped conditions.