Mechanical Technician I

Plains All American•Crane, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Technician I performs scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance on pumps, valves, engines, tank mixers, and other pipeline equipment, including pump-to-motor alignments. The role maintains maintenance records, assesses equipment wear and repair needs and trends, and maintains assigned tools. It is field-based, with frequent work outdoors in extreme heat and cold and often near high voltage or chemicals. Protective clothing and equipment are required. The position is subject to callouts for Plains field operations and emergency response.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Entering or completed the first year of a related trades apprenticeship program.
Ability to speak, read, and write English and perform basic math.
Ability to read and interpret facility drawings, technical schematics, and operational and service manuals.
Ability to work in a team-based environment, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to troubleshoot and make mechanical repairs to company equipment.
Working knowledge of precision measurement instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and alignment devices.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel or other spreadsheet applications, and ability to use Maximo CMMS.
Familiarity with federal, provincial, and industry regulations and Plains operating procedures.
O.Q. qualification to perform all Level I tasks.
Outstanding safety record.
Ability to complete company Haz-Mat training, required DOT operator qualifications for pipeline mechanical operations, and mandatory safety training.
Ability to work under moderate to heavy physical demands and outdoors in extreme heat and cold.
Legally authorized to work in the job posting country; applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of employment.
Valid driver's license with a clean abstract in the job posting province.
Cleared criminal history and satisfactory reference checks.
Compliance with the company's drug and alcohol policy, including pre-employment screening.

Nice To Haves

Relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain, clean, and repair station, pipeline, and terminal facilities and associated equipment, including valves, engines, motors, mixers, piping, control panels, fencing, and buildings.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled equipment maintenance with assistance or guidance from other maintenance personnel.
Service and lubricate mechanical equipment, including tank mixers, pumps, motors, and valves.
Perform lockouts on company facilities.
Perform preventive maintenance on positive displacement pumps in accordance with vendor manuals, including gear lubrication, rod-clearance checks and adjustments, parts repair or replacement decisions, and maintenance of fluid-end packing and rods.
Perform preventive maintenance on centrifugal pumps in accordance with vendor manuals, including oil checks and changes, bearing and oil-temperature monitoring, coupling-alignment records, mechanical-seal maintenance and repairs, and major repairs to bearings and rotating elements.
Perform preventive maintenance on small engine drive pumps in accordance with vendor manuals, including oil changes and lubrication, ignition and fuel system maintenance, repair assessments, and major overhauls when required.
Maintain tank mixers, including servicing and lubricating gearboxes and assessing repairs or overhauls.
Maintain valves, including required regulatory inspections and manufacturer-recommended periodic and basic maintenance.
Install and maintain process piping in accordance with engineering requirements.
Assist with operating-equipment inspections and maintain records in the company CMMS (Maximo).
Follow Plains safety policies and procedures, and inform senior personnel of identified hazards and near misses.
Perform other pipeline-related duties as assigned.