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Plains Midstream Canada · 5 hours ago

Mechanical Technician II

Karnes County, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids. The Intermediate Mechanical Technician role performs required scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance on various equipment and maintains maintenance records while ensuring safety practices are followed.

Biomass EnergyOil and Gas

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performance of all Junior Mechanical Technician responsibilities and work tasks with minimal supervision

Performs maintenance, upkeep and cleaning of station, pipeline and terminal facilities including but not limited to preventive maintenance and major/minor repairs as required to tanks, valves, engines, motors, mixers, piping, control panels, fencing, office, shop, and storage buildings associated with pipeline, trucking, barge and ship terminals, and related facilities

Performs routine scheduled and non-scheduled equipment maintenance either with assistance or guidance from other maintenance personnel

Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on positive displacement pumps referencing vendor manual guidelines (e.g., changes gear lubes; checks rod clearances; adjusts clearances where applicable; makes determination on replacement or repair of parts; maintains fluid end packing and rods as required)

Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on centrifugal pumps referencing vendor manual guidelines (e.g., checks and changes oil in pumps; monitors bearings and oil temperatures; maintains coupling alignment records; monitors and repairs mechanical seals; makes major repairs to pump bearings and rotating element)

Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on small engine drive pumps referencing vendor manual guidelines (e.g., changes oil and lubricates; checks and maintains ignition and fuel systems; determines need for major/minor repairs (e.g., cylinder head, electrical system) and major overhaul when required

Conducts valve maintenance (e.g., conducts required regulatory inspections, performs periodic maintenance as required by manufacturer, performs basic maintenance functions as needed)

Services value actuators (e.g., pneumatic, electric, hydraulic, gas), and resolves abnormal conditions (e.g., contaminated oil, wear, seal leakage,) referencing vendor manuals

Assists with tank blinding

Assists in ILI smart tool installation tracking and extraction

Repairs and troubleshoots mechanical problems on rotating and other pipeline equipment

Uses process documentation to troubleshoot equipment operations

Maintains equipment in accordance with the maintenance control system

Ensures operating equipment inspections are performed and records are maintained within company CMMS (Maximo)

Maintains accurate documentation applicable to all aspects of the job function

Demonstrates safe work practices following Plains’ safety policies and procedures

Assists with any other pipeline related duties as assigned

Qualification

Mechanical repairsEquipment alignmentCMMS (Maximo)Technical schematicsHaz-Mat trainingBasic mathSafety practicesMicrosoft OfficeTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Will have completed either 2nd or 3rd year of a related trades apprenticeship program

Minimum two (2) years of work experience at the Junior Mechanical Technician level

Ability to speak, read, and write English and the ability to perform basic math

Ability to read and interpret facility drawings, technical schematics, and operational and service manuals

Ability to work in a team-based work environment, with strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to troubleshoot and make mechanical repairs to company equipment

Proficient in equipment alignment using laser or dial indicator method

Must have good computer skills, experience using Microsoft Office suite with strong emphasis on Excel and/or other spreadsheet applications and be able to effectively use the company CMMS (Maximo)

Must be familiar with federal, provincial, and industry regulations as well as Plains operating procedures

Must be O.Q. qualified to perform all Level I tasks

Must have an outstanding safety record

Ability to successfully complete company Haz-Mat training, required DOT operator qualifications to perform pipeline mechanical operations, and mandatory safety training

Ability to work in moderate to heavy physically demanding working conditions, including working outdoors in an open environment with extremes of heat and cold

Legally authorized to work in the job posting country

Valid drivers' 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 screening

This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment