MDW - Fuel Farm Mechanic

Menzies Aviation Careers•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Fuel Farm Mechanic performs periodic maintenance and inspections of filters, pumps, valves, tanks, pressure controls, metering and gauging equipment, and company vehicles. The role also troubleshoots and repairs this equipment, pipelines, electrical equipment, motors, switch gear, and lighting. Work must be completed accurately, promptly, and with quality workmanship to support safe and efficient fuel-farm operations and prevent fuel spills or related incidents. Under the daily supervision of the Maintenance Manager, with assistance from the Facility Manager as needed, the mechanic follows CLTFUEL procedures and applicable airline, government, local, state, federal, and company requirements. The position requires familiarity with aviation fuel systems, including hydrant systems and related facility equipment, and the ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical issues in-house. The mechanic maintains work orders, inventory, and facility maintenance records, completes routine checks, and may assist with special projects and coordinate with contractors, engineers, and project support. The role involves working near other employees and interacting with airline management, oil companies, airlines, into-plane fueling agents, CLTFUEL members, contractors, and the public. The mechanic is expected to use sound judgment, communicate effectively, maintain professional relationships, and represent Menzies Aviation and its customers professionally. Direct supervision of others is not required; assigned tasks must be completed with minimal supervision. The position requires physical work on above-ground storage tanks, repetitive lifting of up to 70 pounds, and driving a dual-wheel rear-axle truck with a stick shift and side mirrors. The employee must be comfortable working at heights and in all weather conditions, and available for variable shifts, weekends, and holidays. Safety responsibilities include following workplace safety procedures, taking reasonable care of personal and others’ wellbeing, and reporting deficiencies or suggesting improvements, especially those related to safety and security. Pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing apply.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
High school graduate with three years of equivalent experience and training in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair.
Experience and understanding of industrial process controls, communication, and automation, particularly those commonly used in the petroleum industry.
Electrical experience.
Ability to maintain a valid driver's license.
Ability to comply with local airport, FAA, and/or U.S. Customs safety, security, and identification requirements and pass a thorough security background check.
Pass pre-employment drug screening and all pre-employment testing; employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak English.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers and all units of measure.
Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and resolve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
Must not be afraid of heights and must be physically capable of performing tasks on above-ground storage tanks.
Comfort with repetitive lifting of 70 pounds and working in all weather conditions.
Availability and flexibility to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

PLC experience.
Computer experience.
Electronics experience.
Capabilities for coordinating with external parties such as contractors, engineers, and project support.

Responsibilities

Perform periodic maintenance and inspections on filters, pumps, valves, tanks, pressure controls, metering and gauging equipment, and company vehicles.
Troubleshoot and repair fuel-farm equipment, pipelines, electrical equipment, motors, switch gear, and lighting.
Follow CLTFUEL guidelines and procedures and applicable airline, government, local, state, federal, and company requirements.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly checks in accordance with Maintenance Department guidelines, ATA Specification 103, and local instructions.
Complete assigned work orders accurately and in detail, with timely, quality workmanship and minimal supervision.
Diagnose mechanical problems and correct those that can be resolved in-house.
Maintain accurate inventory and facility maintenance records.
Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and project support, working with Supervisor-Maintenance Programs.
Assist with special projects, career development, and training seminars as required.
Maintain assigned hand tools and use them to perform maintenance tasks.
Maintain professional working relationships with coworkers, the public, customers, and external contacts.
Consult with the Maintenance Manager and Facility Manager about unusual situations.
Take reasonable care of health, safety, and wellbeing; follow safety and security procedures; report product, material, or document deficiencies; and suggest improvements to work practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.