Mechanical Technician

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The opportunity

Our USGO Heartland-Rock River Valley Area is seeking a multiskilled team orientated Mechanical Technician who is proficient in troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating natural gas compressor station and related auxiliary equipment.

This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses excellent problem solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

This position is overtime eligible and extended work hours may be required on occasion without advance notice including nights, weekends and holidays.

What you’ll do Perform maintenance, overhaul and repair of compressor station equipment by performing such duties as: dismantling compressor station equipment, cleaning parts, inspecting vital parts for wear, repairing and/or replacing worn engine parts, fitting, realigning and assembling equipment, starting up, checking and adjusting equipment for proper operation (setting ignition, timing, injection valve clearance, etc.)Compile or furnish information for miscellaneous reports and forms

Work from blueprints and construction drawings

Inspect for gas leaks and assist in maintaining safety equipment

Perform preventative maintenance and overhaul of engines using micrometers, dial indicators, and miscellaneous hand tools

Troubleshoot automatic control systems (electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic), locating defective parts and correcting trouble

Possess an in-depth understanding of the entire facility in order to operate, repair, train, and develop others

Manage contractors and vendors while on-site Adhere to environmental policies by collecting samples

Assist in the compilation of shipping manifests

Assist in planning of work and participate as necessary in safety and/or team meetings and discussions

Coordinate with gas control regarding the scheduling of maintenance to ensure operation of facility is at peak at all times

Perform valve and operator maintenance

Test over pressure protection devices and unit controls in accordance with recommended guidelines

Order/reorder necessary parts and supplies

Test and inspect lubricating systems

Execute all planned preventative maintenance on prime movers or other equipment such as web deflections, bump checks, crank shaft alignments, etc Inspect, maintain, and fix station auxiliary equipment (air compressors, air dryers, generator, boiler)
Compile station operating budget and various annual operating reports

Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP and complete the required forms

Perform LOTO on equipment

Complete Job Safety Analysis for tasks

Line locating and excavation monitoring as necessary

Will be required to carry a company provided cell phone and to work a rotating on-call schedule

Other tasks as required

Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent

Demonstrated work experience in a related industry

Thorough understanding of stop work authority (SWA) and safe work practices

Knowledge and understanding of lock out/tag out (LOTO) procedures

Experience in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software

Working knowledge of operations and maintenance of gas engines, compressors, automatic control equipment, and other auxiliary equipment operated by internal combustion engines

Ability to understand piping operating drawings

Relevant natural gas or energy industry experience

Ability to work self-guided with…