Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary purpose:
Responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of all natural gas liquid processing plants or facilities with significant complexity above typical maintenance operations as determined by the department. Primary responsibilities also include the installation, operation and maintenance of all gas/liquid pipeline, terminal, pump and compression related facilities.

Minimum requirements:

• Education:
  
  High School diploma or equivalent

• A minimum of two (2) years of direct work experience may be considered as a substitute for a degree/certification.

• Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Knowledge of compressor or pump station, gathering field and processing plant operations.
• Knowledge of gas and liquid processing theories and fundamentals.
• Knowledge of operating costs associated with the equipment in area of responsibility.
• Willingness to achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications (OQ) and progression requirements applicable to the job classification. OQ includes but is not limited to;
  Gas Detection/Alarm System Maintenance/Performance Tests;
  Inspect/Isolate/Operate/Shut Down/Start Compressor Units (manual and remote);
  Corrosion Monitoring;
  Cathodic Protection system Maintenance;
  Locate/Install/Protect Customer Meters;
  Locating Pipelines;
  Damage Prevention;
  Leakage Survey and Investigation;
  Install Steel and Plastic Pipe, Valve Maintenance, and Welding Process.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

• Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong mechanical aptitude on related equipment.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong customer focus and attention to detail.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details,
• and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

• Physical Demands:

• All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Capable of lifting and transporting objects weighing up to 67.5 pounds, including floor to waist lifts and carrying loads of up to 62 pounds over distances of approximately 300 feet.
• Proficient in applying forceful exertions, including pushing with up to 60 pounds of force, pulling with up to 40 pounds of force over short distances (e.g., 3 feet), and sustaining force applications such as 20 pounds of force over extended distances (e.g., 177 feet).
• Capable of applying 89 foot pounds of rotational force
• Must be able to perform manual material handling tasks involving lifts, carries, and forceful exertions, often in awkward or elevated positions.
• Able to perform whole body motions including standing, walking, climbing ladders and stairs, and navigating uneven surfaces or confined spaces.
• Capable of reaching overhead, at shoulder, waist, knee, and floor levels, and performing shoulder circumduction, bending, twisting, and pivoting as needed.
• Skilled in upper extremity motions such as grasping, pinching, fine motor movements, and applying rotational forces to tools and parts.
• Must be able to stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, and bend the lumbar and cervical spine repeatedly during maintenance and repair tasks.
• Able to work safely in environmental conditions with exposure to heat, moisture, ambient…