Tradesperson

Pembina Pipeline Corporation•Morris, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pembina U.S. Corporation is hiring a Mechanical Tradesperson for its Channahon Operations team in Channahon, Illinois. The role supports safe, reliable, and efficient facility operation in a continuous-process environment, working with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Safety, contractors, and other technical teams. The position focuses on plant maintenance systems and the troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical equipment, including safety relief valves, LM 2500 equipment, pumps, and alignments. The role reports to the Mechanical Day Foreman. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. During planned shutdowns, which typically occur twice annually, employees are required to work 12-hour shifts. The position is hybrid, requires the successful candidate to live within 50 miles of the reporting location, and is considered safety-sensitive. Pre-employment screening includes a background check, drug and alcohol testing (including testing for marijuana metabolites), and a Fit for Duty Exam. A driver’s license may also be required. The candidate must be legally able to work in the country of the position. The base salary range is $118,476.00 to $118,476.00 USD. Pembina offers competitive compensation, including an incentive bonus, a comprehensive benefits program, health benefits, optional 401(k) matching contributions, parental leave of up to 12 weeks of paid leave for eligible employees, flexible work arrangements for applicable positions, and tuition reimbursement. The posting is listed until end of day November 12, 2026.

Requirements

At least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
Industrial mechanical maintenance experience in a refinery, petrochemical, pipeline, natural gas processing, power generation, or similar heavy-industrial facility.
Demonstrated experience maintaining and troubleshooting pumps, valves, piping, rotating equipment, and related mechanical systems.
Experience performing precision shaft alignment and mechanical equipment installation and repair.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
Working knowledge of safe work practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safe isolation of mechanical equipment.
Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance activities in an operating plant environment.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet applicable site access and work requirements.
Must be legally able to work in the country of the position.
Must live within 50 miles of the reporting location.
Must complete pre-employment background checks, drug and alcohol screening, and a Fit for Duty Exam.

Nice To Haves

Experience with LM2500 or similar gas turbine equipment.
Experience maintaining or coordinating inspection and repair of pressure safety/relief valves.
Experience using a CMMS, SAP, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Champion Pembina’s Zero by Choice safety culture and Life Saving Rules, integrating physical, psychological, and cyber safety into daily work and maintaining regulatory and company compliance, audit readiness, hazard identification, and protection of people, assets, and information.
Troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and maintain stationary and rotating mechanical equipment, including pumps, compressors, turbines, valves, piping systems, and associated plant equipment.
Perform precision alignment of pumps and rotating equipment using appropriate techniques and tools to meet tolerances and reliability standards.
Disassemble, inspect, diagnose, repair, replace, and reassemble mechanical equipment and components according to manufacturer recommendations, engineering specifications, maintenance practices, and site procedures.
Read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical and equipment drawings, technical manuals, specifications, and maintenance procedures to troubleshoot equipment and complete maintenance work.
Use precision measuring, alignment, and diagnostic tools to assess equipment condition, identify wear or deficiencies, verify tolerances, and guide troubleshooting and repair decisions.
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, and provide hands-on mechanical support during outages, shutdowns, turnarounds, start-ups, and emergency repairs.
Use the site CMMS to review maintenance requirements, document equipment condition, create and complete work orders, record repairs and parts used, and maintain equipment history.
Monitor equipment performance, identify mechanical integrity and reliability concerns, and work with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to troubleshoot recurring issues and recommend improvements.
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Safety, contractors, and other site personnel to plan and safely execute maintenance while minimizing operational impacts.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, including effective housekeeping, shop organization, and tool control and care.
Participate in job planning, pre-job safety discussions, hazard assessments, lockout/tagout, and other safe work processes.
Support an inclusive and equitable workplace by building productive working relationships, sharing technical knowledge, supporting team members, and acting professionally and respectfully.