Mechanic, Level 1-4 (Altamont

What We Are Looking For

Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment and/or auxiliary equipment. Perform heavy mechanical maintenance and replacement of reciprocating and screw compressors, engines and process equipment.

• These duties include assessing the condition of engine and compressor components as well as performing the required maintenance based on company standards and original manufacturer's specifications.
• Based on experience, mentor team mates and other company personnel on proper operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Identify, report, and assist in correcting safety and environmental concerns.
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork timely and accurately.
• Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills, and listen carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance, and high level of performance.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Overtime may be required and is anticipated.
• Required to carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• This position requires the individual to follow all safety policies so that tasks and assignments are completed in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, with an emphasis on finishing each day injury and incident free.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Experience in mechanical maintenance of reciprocating/centrifugal compressor units. Also, preferably, experience with Caterpillar/ Waukesha engines, Ariel, RDS and Cooper natural gas compressors, auxiliary engines, and related Process equipment such as fans, coolers and pumps.
• Experience in engine and compressor overhauls including top ends, swings and zero hour overhauls.
• Experience in troubleshooting natural gas driven engines, compressors and associated equipment.
• Basic knowledge of engine emissions which consist of AFR adjustment, catalyst process and analyzing instruments.
• Basic knowledge of station operations and equipment functions.
• Experience with Cat ET and Waukesha ESM programs.
• Strong mechanical skills and knowledge of compressor engines.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in heavy maintenance related to engine/compressor units. Also, preferably, experience with natural gas compressors, auxiliary engines, and related equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain natural gas plant equipment, pumps, exchangers, compressors, and related auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to operate forklifts and light industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret various company policies and procedures, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manual and blueprints.
• Ability to respond in a timely manner to any emergency or after-hours calls.
• Good communication skills - must be able to interface effectively with many internal and external customers, regulatory officials, company contacts and co-workers.
• Must have detailed knowledge of mechanical equipment, internal combustion engines, pumps, compressors, and related equipment.
• Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, operating systems, company software if applicable), trainable to custom software applications,
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals)
• Customer focus.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, follow work rules, and adhere to required work schedules.
• This individual will be responsible for administrative tasks including ordering and receiving required replacement parts, completing personal timesheets and expense accounts, and maintaining a company vehicle.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• This position requires acting as a company representative when interacting with contractors and…