Mechanical Technician

The Opportunity

Our Upland Prairie Operations Group is seeking a Skilled Mechanical Technician to meet the needs of our growing business and join our Birmingham Area Team in Lineville, Iowa.

The successful candidate must be a self-starter, capable of working with no supervision, who possesses excellent problem solving, communication and decision-making skills. The individual must be able to exercise judgement in selecting efficient work methods, troubleshoot complex problems, and provide meaningful recommendations to improve standard practices.

The role applies skills and aptitude to work independently on maintenance and repair work for natural gas compression and auxiliary equipment, with the capability to provide direction to junior peers.

The regular work schedule for this position will be:

M-F 6:30am - 3:00 pm (OT as required)

What you'll do

• Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain gas-fired large-bore reciprocating engines, gas compressors, standby generator engines, centrifugal and diaphragm pumps, low pressure boilers, oil coolers, air compressors, large-bank cooler fans and gear boxes, large diameter valves and operators, and other auxiliary equipment.
• Assist in full or partial large bore reciprocating engine/gas compressor overhauls, including heads, pistons, rings, liners, pins, bushings, and bearings.
• Operate compressor engines and support equipment.
• Perform precision measurement and alignment functions.
• Analyze engine performance reports.
• Read, interpret, and update drawings and schematics (P&ID and electrical)
• Assist with pipeline repairs as necessary.
• Operate and maintain valves and operators.
• Inspect, repair, and set regulators and relief valves.
• Blow down, purge, and pressurize pipelines and/or stations.
• Storage field facility operations and maintenance to include valve maintenance, pigging, and other tasks as required.
• Plan, coordinate, and perform mechanical maintenance activities, to include routine corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment and system improvements, and major maintenance projects.
• Initiate corrective action to review and improve maintenance procedures.
• Demonstrate safety leadership & excellence.
• Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP.
• Provide planning, coordination and training to lesser experienced technicians
• Make meaningful impacts to the team by providing expert knowledge to improve standard work practices
• Other tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Relevant natural gas or energy industry experience (Energy, Natural Gas or Military exp)
• Journeyman ticket or two years of vocational/technical training from a recognized institution
• 5+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting large bore reciprocating engines, and turbines.
• Knowledge of internal combustion engines, reciprocating and centrifugal gas compressors, turbines, and standby generators.
• Experience interpreting technical reference documents and reading drawings.
• Computerized maintenance management system and SAP experience.

This Position Requires Candidates To:

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, to include drug and alcohol testing.
• Be subject to call out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and work extended days and/or weeks for emergency response purposes.
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings, or training which would involve some overnight stays away from home.
• Be subject to working conditions which include adverse weather and temperatures, heavy lifting (50 pounds), and cramped conditions.