Mechanic

Energy Transfer•Watford City, ND

About The Position

This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining pipelines and equipment, and performing work associated with the daily operation and maintenance of gas and liquid facilities and pipelines. The mechanic inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and operates compressor- and pump-station equipment, plant facilities, and pipeline facilities to support reliable, efficient production and product throughput while complying with company procedures and regulatory requirements. Equipment includes prime movers, compressors, valves, filters, separators, dehydrators, pumps, and auxiliary equipment. The role involves coordinating work with employees and contractors; providing budgetary information; scheduling work and outages; ordering materials; maintaining inventory and records; interpreting technical documents; and using tools and precision measurement equipment. It also includes maintaining regulatory knowledge and documentation, supporting training and crew leadership depending on job level, maintaining facilities and work areas, participating in safety programs, performing lockout/tagout procedures, and providing rotating on-call support. The work may involve industrial and construction environments, adverse weather, confined spaces, heavy lifting, hazardous materials, loud machinery, and occasional overnight travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Relevant industry or equivalent work experience: Level C requires 0–2 years; Level B requires 2–4 years; Level A requires 4 or more years.
Valid driver’s license with a demonstrated safe driving record; USDOT driver certification under FMCSA may be required depending on applicable law, reporting location, and geographic work area.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a group environment.
Self-starter able to work independently and exercise good judgment.
Reliable attendance at work.
Ability to perform work that may involve confined spaces and heavy lifting in excess of 75 pounds, with or without assistance.
Ability to work in industrial and construction settings that may involve hazardous products, processes, materials, chemicals, extreme temperatures, loud machinery, and required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn and perform operation and maintenance tasks associated with various facilities and equipment.
Proficiency with computers, including MS Office applications such as Excel and Outlook, and computer-based training, time reporting, expense reporting, online work applications, and documentation.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate compressor-station or pump-station equipment, plant facilities, and pipeline facilities to meet production and throughput requirements safely and efficiently.
Plan, organize, prioritize, communicate, and coordinate work with employees and contractors to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and effectively.
Provide budgetary information, schedule work and outages, order materials, maintain inventory, and coordinate resources.
Interpret and use drawings, schematics, loading and pump curves, OEM manuals, and other technical resources.
Safely use hand tools, power tools, and portable and mobile work equipment in hazardous, classified, and non-hazardous environments.
Use precision measurement equipment to determine dimensions and set equipment clearances and tolerances.
Maintain equipment records, logs, inventory, and other documentation required by company procedures and regulatory agencies.
Provide training and leadership to develop and maintain effective work crews, depending on job level.
Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform associated tasks, and complete required documentation, including OSHA, DOT, and EPA requirements.
Maintain facilities, grounds, and work areas in a safe, orderly, and efficient manner.
Participate in and provide leadership for safety programs and initiatives while following policies and procedures.
Provide rotating on-call support for areas of responsibility.
Comply with company safety policies and procedures.
Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures.
Respond to operational issues and emergencies after hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays when called out.