Equipment-Analyst

Tallgrass•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

The Equipment Analyst performs routine mechanical and performance analysis of natural gas, liquids, and CO2 compressors, pumps, and equipment drivers. The role also conducts vibration analysis and reporting, provides technical support and recommendations, supports third-party oversight, and performs other duties as assigned. The position may be filled at an alternate location at management’s discretion and approval. The role monitors mechanical equipment reliability, identifies and helps resolve equipment issues, supports commissioning and troubleshooting, and communicates equipment health to local and regional management. It involves work with remote pipeline systems and personnel, possible non-traditional hours, and travel that may include up to 15% overnight travel. The employee must be available by cell phone during working and non-working hours and may work in extreme weather or locations requiring hearing protection.

Requirements

Two-year degree in Applied Science or an engineering-related field from an accredited college, or at least two years of direct work experience as a substitute for the degree.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including applications such as Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Good arithmetic skills, including fractions and decimals.
Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer-service skills.
Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work with minimal supervision.
Comfort working with remote pipeline systems and personnel.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Working knowledge of route-based data collection equipment, such as Windrock or Resonance engine/compressor analyzers, CSI or similar vibration analyzers, FLIR infrared cameras, and associated software.
Working knowledge and experience with electronic equipment, high-pressure gas, processing equipment, reciprocating two- and four-cycle integral/separable or gas turbine engines, electric motors, reciprocating and centrifugal compressors, and liquid pumps.
Working knowledge of reciprocating and centrifugal engine and compressor performance and maintenance analysis.
Working knowledge of vibration testing and other predictive technologies.
Working knowledge of PLC and microprocessor-based control systems.
Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and able to schedule work independently.
Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Valid driver’s license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
Ability to perform essential and marginal job functions; work with a team; take management direction; adhere to work schedules and rules; and attend to details.
Ability to perform multiple tasks under strict deadlines and organize and prioritize daily work.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting or moving up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work in extreme weather, travel significant distances by vehicle, and be available by cell phone during working and non-working hours.
Must clear a drug screen and background check after an offer and before employment.

Responsibilities

Perform routine motor, engine, turbine, pump, and compressor performance analysis and generate reports.
Conduct routine vibration testing and data analysis and support the ongoing vibration mitigation program.
Model engines and compressors to establish or correct performance and control-system accuracy.
Perform ultrasonic leak detection and quantification.
Monitor the reliability of mechanical systems and equipment.
Determine and resolve problems through root-cause analysis and technical reporting.
Identify, report, and assist in correcting environmental concerns.
Complete appropriate documentation and communicate equipment mechanical health to local and regional management.
Perform work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
Assist with startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of natural gas, liquids, or CO2 transmission equipment.
Travel overnight as required and work non-traditional hours as needed.
Communicate and interact with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
Maintain dependable attendance, consistent performance, and regard for personal, company, employee, and public safety.
Perform other daily, weekly, monthly, special-project, or assigned duties.