Plains Midstream Canada · 5 hours ago
Mechanical Technician I
Carlsbad, NM
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPlains Midstream Canada is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids. They are seeking a Junior Mechanical Technician to perform mechanical maintenance on various equipment, maintain maintenance records, and ensure safety while working in field-based environments.
Biomass EnergyOil and Gas
No H1B
Responsibilities
Performs maintenance, upkeep and cleaning of station, pipeline and terminal facilities including but not limited to preventative maintenance and major/minor repairs as required to valves, engines, motors, mixers, piping, control panels, fencing, office, shop, and storage buildings associated with tanks, 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
Services and lubricates all mechanical equipment including tank mixers, pumps, motors, valves etc
Performs lockouts on company facilities
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
Maintains tank mixers (e.g., services and lubricates gearboxes; determines need for major/minor repairs (e.g., mechanical seal, shaft wear, 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)
Installs and maintains process piping per engineering requirements
Assists in ensuring operating equipment inspections are performed and records are maintained within company CMMS (Maximo)
Demonstrates safe work practices following Plains’ safety policies and procedures
Accountable to inform senior personnel of hazard identification and near misses
Assists with any other pipeline related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Will be entering or have completed the 1st year of a related trades apprenticeship program
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 trouble shoot and make mechanical repairs to company equipment
Working knowledge of precision measurement instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and alignment devices
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 in the job posting province
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
Preferred
Relevant work experience preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Top-tier benefits program
Company
Plains Midstream Canada
PMC is an industry leading transportation and midstream provider.
Founded in 2001
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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