Mechanical Technician, Gonzales

What to Expect

As a Mechanical Technician you will be responsible for performing maintenance and repair on pipeline pump station and terminal equipment, which includes propane fired engines, diesel-fired engines, motors, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, compressors, meters, valves, and other mechanical‑related equipment. You will conduct routine pipeline maintenance, eliminate and report product leaks, seeps and spills, and assist with construction projects. You will also maintain qualifications and record documentation in accordance with all applicable DOT and OSHA regulations to ensure compliance.

The Mechanical Technician will report directly to the Mechanical Supervisor and work directly out of Gonzales, LA and support surrounding assets.

* This position requires the successful completion of an online assessment. If you meet the required qualifications of the position, a link to complete the assessment will be emailed to you immediately after your completed application is received. Please check your spam folder if you do not see the email. The assessment must be completed within 7 days of your application date OR prior to the job posting expiration date, whichever is earlier.

The job posting expiration date is listed at the bottom of this job posting. Your assessment results will be valid for one year.

• Ensuring the safe, effective and efficient performance of maintenance and operation activities in accordance with Company standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures and directives.
• Performing work on air pollution control equipment.
• Performing required preventive and corrective maintenance on various types of equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Identifying maintenance work and initiating work requests.
• Driving a company owned vehicle within assigned area.
• Training less experienced employees and overseeing the work of contract personnel.
• Writing procedures, instructions, training materials, and safety and operating permits.
• Diagnosing any problems.
• Performing and providing technical support for installations, maintenance, repairs of mechanical, electrical, and rotating equipment.
• Maintaining current and accurate documentation of maintenance activities.
• Assisting supervisors in changing technology and budget requirements.
• Responding to emergencies and maintaining emergency response preparedness.
• Performing troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, calibrations and replacement of equipment as necessary.
• Performing equipment monitoring and maintenance documentation.
• Performing planned maintenance checks, calibration and timely submits appropriate reports.
• Minimizing downtime and unsafe conditions by performing preventative maintenance.
• Maintaining Mechanical and technical administrative records, including prints and project reports.
• Responding to emergencies and participate in Emergency Response Training.
• Driving teamwork throughout the area of responsibility.
• Participating in Safety Action Plans.
• Completing and maintaining required safety/regulatory training.
• Pursuing cost reduction opportunities.
• Complying with all applicable DOT and OSHA regulations, and safety policies and procedures.

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must maintain valid driver’s license.
• 2 or more years of experience maintaining rotating equipment.
• Climb various ladders and stairs 5 to 40 feet in height to operate valves, gauge tanks, or perform maintenance on equipment.
• Raise and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Walk, stand, stoop, sit, climb, and carry material on a daily basis on even and uneven terrain as needed.
• Work outside in harsh weather conditions.
• Work alone a high percentage of the time.
• Make long commutes to work in a remote area.
• Travel at least 15% of the time.
• Work scheduled or unscheduled overtime on an as‑needed basis.
• Wear fire‑retardant clothing and other personal protective equipment, such as steel‑toe shoes, and ear and eye protection.
• Ability to obtain all required OQ’s on assigned…