Technician Sr, LNG

Overview

Directly responsible for maintaining and ensuring the reliable operation of the natural gas liquefaction, boiloff, and vaporization process systems for the LNG plant 365 days a year. Responsible for analyzing, troubleshooting, and repairing all plant equipment and performing preventive maintenance to ensure proper calibration of process equipment and control instrumentation. Trains new LNG technicians and other plant personnel. Provides shift coverage for operators during operation and works at other plants when needed.

Works with high pressure gas, cryogenic liquids (-260 degrees), high temperature machinery, high electrical voltage (4160 volts), combustion chambers and at elevated heights.

• Maintains and repairs equipment and controls (e.g. gas turbines, security/surveillance systems, large industrial engines/compressors, generators, boilers, gas/air regulator, control valves, cooling fans, and smart transmitters)
• Provides proactive preventative maintenance (PM) activities (e.g. major engine/compressor overhauls, annual inspections, relief/control valve testing, switch calibrations). Must maintain records on computer system to ensure compliance with state, federal, and Company policies and regulations.
• Trouble shoots equipment and system problems (e.g. AC/DC circuits, computer controlled loops, programming, ignition systems, leak repairs, hazard detection systems, thermal transfer, medium voltage (4160), low voltage, high temperature combustion chambers); repairs or replaces as required.
• Orders specialty replacement parts: researches options (price, lead time); prepares quarterly maintenance budget. Performs fabrications and provides technical assistance to contractors during capital projects.
• Maintains LNG tanker systems and portable vaporization equipment (e.g. repairs leaks, calibrates instruments and trains field personnel company wide). Maintains tanker and hazardous materials endorsements.
• Communicates maintenance techniques and procedures for State and Federal agencies, as well as company audits (internal engineering, safety, insurance and security).
• Prioritizes/plans PMs to meet the needs of all the LNG plants
• Performs inventory control functions and utilizes material management system.
• Responds to emergency call outs and demands of the LNG plant and/or Gas Control on a 24/7 basis.
• Maintains availability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime/extended hours.

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3-5 years experience maintaining and repairing industrial mechanical, electrical, electronic equipment and systems

Preferred:

• 2-3 years LNG Operator experience
• 3-5 years experience in power generation and high voltage
• 3-5 years of control system experience
• Ability to read P&Is, CLDs, and SLDs

Or

• Equivalent academic education and experience

• Function Block Programming (Ladder Logic)
• MS Excel – basic proficiency
• MS Access – basic proficiency
• MS Word – basic proficiency
• 7I Plant Maintenance System – intermediate proficiency
• Stress management
• Troubleshooting skills in the industrial field
• Fork lift certification
• DOT 193 and NFPA 59A requirements (e.g. confined space entry, fire training)

Required:

• Company driving test
• Fire Fighting certification
• DOT physical examination including drug and alcohol screening
• Fork lift certification
• DOT 193 and NFPA 59A requirements (e.g. confined space entry, fire training)

Preferred:

• Commercial driver’s license with hazardous materials and tanker endorsement

• Critical operation during extreme ambient temperatures (0 degrees to 100+ degrees)
• Ability to work safely at elevated heights (top of LNG tank)
• Exposure to excessive heat, cold and noise

This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

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