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 year-round. 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 may work 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 regulators, control valves, cooling fans, and smart transmitters).
• Provides proactive preventive maintenance (PM) activities (e.g. major engine/compressor overhauls, annual inspections, relief/control valve testing, switch calibrations). Maintains records on computer systems to ensure compliance with state, federal, and company policies and regulations.
• Troubleshoots equipment and system problems (e.g. AC/DC circuits, computer-controlled loops, programming, ignition systems, leak repairs, hazard detection systems, thermal transfer, medium voltage, low voltage, high-temperature combustion chambers); performs repairs or replacements 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 using the 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.

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

• 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&IDs, CLDs, and SLDs

• 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

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.