Mechanic Operator

8330 Mechanic Operator

Under directive supervision, performs duties associated with the installation, removal, construction operation and maintenance of plant equipment and structures. Loads, unloads, transfers and controls the storage and removal from storage of liquid petroleum (LP). Carries through work assignments, at times, with the assistance of other employees of equal or lesser grade.

General duties include observing and fulfilling all company safety and work standards, working together to ensure proper on the job learning requirements are met, participating in and successfully completing all assigned training modules, completing all paperwork required in connection to job assignments, directing, instructing, and training employees as assigned, carrying out assignments in fighting insipient fires or other emergencies; administering first aid, reporting immediately any abnormal or unsafe conditions, making proper notifications, and taking necessary corrective measures, maintaining a high standard of good housekeeping practices for the duration of assigned work, when assigned, works with and assists employees of a higher classification, performing similar work of the same grade and the work of any lower rated job, performing only work the employee has been trained and qualified to perform, and willingness to lead, mentor, direct and instruct employees of lower classifications assisting on the same work.

Job responsibilities include making combustible gas and oxygen tests of gas using simple gas analysis apparatus, taking periodic readings, making calculations and recording items such as gas usage, tank levels/slip tube depths, pressure, flow, temperature and humidity, operating, cleaning, lubricating and maintaining various types of equipment and making necessary minor repairs and adjustments and performing a variety of general maintenance activities including but not limited to filing, chipping, grinding, sanding, sawing, scraping;

rough masonry work, rough carpentry work, painting and glass replacement; minor plumbing and heating system repairs; simple pipe fitting, removing and making repairs to pipe covering; and simple electrical installations.

Job qualifications include a high school graduate or equivalent, meeting the company's requirements as to the general qualifications, satisfactorily passing the Gas Battery pre-placement test, having aptitude for mechanical work, being able to make neat and legible records, acquiring a working knowledge of Gas Production Department specifications and requirements, learning the effective and safe use and proper care of tools, equipment and material used in the work, passing driving tests prescribed by the company and holding a driver's license valid in New Jersey, being fit for duty at all times, and subject to random drug and alcohol DOT testing.