Mechanical Technician I

7 days ago

Whites City, United States Plains Full time
Mechanical Technician I at Plains summary:

As a Mechanical Technician I at Plains All American, you will perform scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance on pipeline equipment including pumps, valves, and engines. The role requires strong technical knowledge, proficiency in mechanical operations, and the ability to maintain detailed records in compliance with regulatory standards. This position is critical to ensuring the safety and efficiency of crude oil and natural gas liquids transportation operations.

Job Type:

Regular

Plains All American (PAA) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, PAA handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment. Our Operations department is a talented group of professionals who are committed to conducting our business in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the public, our employees and contractors, our assets, and the environment. We want consistent and predictable operations done the right way, every time.

This position performs required scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance on pumps, valves, gear boxes, mixers, engines, and other crude oil equipment and tools.  Also maintains up to date maintenance records in compliance with Plains Field Operations.  Position is subject to call outs for work associated with Plains field operations and/or emergency response. 

Job Responsibilities

  • Performs routine and non-routine maintenance and upkeep on positive displacement pumps, meters and metering equipment, centrifugal pumps, gear pumps, tank mixers, valves, as well as small engines and motors.

  • Changes gear lubes, monitor and change oil in pumps, monitor oil temperature, inspect valves, and conduct D.O.T. inspections. 

  • Completes administrative documents and forms required by the company and other regulating agencies and maintains up to date maintenance records.

  • Evaluates wear and repair needs and trends of pipeline equipment and makes recommendations on necessary maintenance.

  • Perform other pipeline-related duties as assigned by the Operations or Maintenance Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.

  • Must have knowledge of engine and pump equipment operations, repair, and maintenance. 

  • Experience with micrometers, calipers, tolerances, clearances, and related operating parameters of equipment. 

  • Basic electrical knowledge is required and knowledge of welding procedures is a plus.

  • Must have intermediate computer skills to generate e-mail and complete applicable forms and complete on-line training as required.

  • Ability to speak, read, and write English to interpret equipment manuals, service notices, and related data. 

  • Must be organized and proficient in record keeping.

  • Possess a valid driver’s license.

  • Must possess or obtain operator qualifications as deemed by the Operations Supervisor and complete Haz-Mat training, safety programs and meet minimum D.O.T. requirements.

  • Strong communication, interpersonal skills, with ability to work alone and with minimal supervision.

  • Ability to occasionally lift or carry moderately heavy equipment or parts and position them during maintenance activities.  May have to work in confined spaces, working, stooping, kneeling, bending, climbing and walking distances in all types of terrain.

  • Works outdoors in open environment with extremes of heat and cold.

Qualifications:

  • Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract
  • Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks
  • Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A Testing

#Plains

Our employees drive our success. At PAA hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep you safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great benefits program.

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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Mechanical Technician, pipeline maintenance, crude oil equipment, natural gas liquids, mechanical repairs, pump maintenance, equipment safety, technical skills, field operations, NGL transport

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