8330 Mechanic Operator

Union Local

UA 855

Summary

Under directive supervision performs duties associated with the installation removal construction operation and maintenance of plant equipment and structures. Loads unloads transfers and controls the storage and removal from storage of liquid petroleum (LP). Carries through work assignments at times with the assistance of other employees of equal or lesser grade.

General Duties:

Applicable to all classifications are the following:

• Observing and fulfilling all Company safety and work standards.
• Working together to ensure proper on the job learning requirements are met.
• Participating in and successfully completing all assigned training modules.
• Completing all paperwork required in connection to job assignments.
• Directing instructing and training employees as assigned.
• Carrying out assignments in fighting insipient fires or other emergencies; administering first aid.
• Reporting immediately any abnormal or unsafe conditions making proper notifications and taking necessary corrective measures.
• Maintaining a high standard of good housekeeping practices for the duration of assigned work.
• When assigned works with and assists employees of a higher classification.
• Performing similar work of the same grade and the work of any lower rated job.
• Performing only work the employee has been trained and qualified to perform.
• Willingness to lead mentor direct and instruct employees of lower classifications assisting on the same work.

Job Responsibilities

Performs various combinations of any of the following duties:
Making combustible gas and oxygen tests of gas using simple gas analysis apparatus.
Taking periodic readings making calculations and recording items such as gas usage tank levels/slip tube depths pressure flow temperature and humidity. When required install and maintain simple instruments such as gauges and thermometers.
Operating cleaning lubricating and maintaining various types of equipment and making necessary minor repairs and adjustments when operating equipment.
Cleaning strainers adding chemicals.
Checking and tending operation of fuel tank farms and related equipment; loading and unloading fuel tank trucks.
Performing a variety of general maintenance activities including but not limited to filing chipping grinding sanding sawing scraping; rough masonry work rough carpentry work painting and glass replacement; minor plumbing and heating system repairs; simple pipefitting removing and making repairs to pipe covering; and simple electrical installations.
When assigned to stores activities in Gas Plants receives stores issues and ships all types of materials and equipment keeps necessary records of transactions checks invoices.
Placing and removing from operation dismantling cleaning and reassembling propane air system meters burner and pilot systems tubes drums and headers.
Making periodic inspections of buildings and property identifying persons entering the plant and keeping neat accurate records associated with this assignment.
Unloading tank trucks; checking temperatures and pressures and maintaining proper pressure differentials.
Loading storage tanks; selecting tanks and filling to prescribed levels transferring LP between tanks; maintaining proper pressures.
Transferring LP as required from storage to vaporizer using pressure differential or pump; loading tank trucks.
Checking operation of system components during shift work and when taking over a shift; answering alarm warnings immediately and taking proper safety and corrective measures making appropriate notifications.
Inspecting and cleaning valves piping electrical and mechanical equipment and structures throughout the storage area.
Making necessary minor repairs replacements and adjustments when operating equipment or when assigned.
Making the necessary rounds at the entire LP storage area to maintain a secure and leak free condition.
Operating/maintaining equipment associated with plant operations as required placing in service removing from service and operating LP plant.
Plant operations including monitoring for BTU specific gravity density flow control valves and associated equipment.
Record and maintain neat accurate records of BTUs specific gravities compressor readings vaporizer readings and all auxiliary equipment when operating LP Plant.
Non-welded pipefitting including layout cutting bending removing installing and threading of all pipe and tubing.
Non-Code welding.
Determines layout installs removes trouble shoots and maintains instrumentation electrical and mechanical equipment.
Assists in the assembling overhauling adjusting and aligning of pumps compressors fans blowers heat exchangers and similar equipment; make minor repairs to same.
Operate shop equipment including various hand/power tools.
Makes repairs to buildings structures and facilities as needed.
Maintain building and grounds including snow removal activities and minor landscaping and repairs.
Installs and removes rigging equipment.
Performing weekly monthly and quarterly plant checks maintaining and filing neat accurate records.
Safely collect LP and natural gas samples.

Job Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must meet the Companys requirements as to the general qualifications.
• Must satisfactorily pass the Gas Battery pre-placement test.
• Must have aptitude for mechanical work.
• Must be able to make neat and legible records.
• Must be able to acquire a working knowledge of Gas Production Department specifications and requirements.
• Must be able to learn the effective and safe use and proper care of tools equipment and material used in the work.
• Must pass driving tests prescribed by the Company and must hold a drivers license valid in New Jersey.
• Must be fit for duty at all times.
• Subject to random drug and alcohol DOT testing.
• Per the Bargaining Unit Contract this position has a 5 year lock-in period.

Desired Skills:

• Gas Instrumentation or Electrical experience
• Trouble shooting of electrical instrumentation mechanical systems