Specialist, Mechanical

The Mechanical Specialist provides daily support resolving mechanical issues. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform alignment of rotating equipment either with dial indicators or laser equipment.

• Check pipe strain on equipment and instruct maintenance staff or contractors in regards to correcting issues found.

• Troubleshoot pump mechanical seal; reciprocating gas compressor; natural gas engine performance; and centrifugal pump vibrations and performance issues.

• NGL fractionation, natural gas production & processing, NGL and natural gas storage and pipeline systems knowledge.

• Install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot rotating equipment including: natural gas and diesel reciprocating engines; natural gas and steam turbines; centrifugal, reciprocating & axial flow compressors and pumps; blowers; fans; expanders; electric motors; and generators.

• Perform shop inspections on mechanical equipment being repaired and detail the scope of work.

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Mechanical/Machinist Degree and/or Technical School Certifications or at least 15 years Mechanical experience is required.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record is required.
• Possession of a strong commitment to personal and job safety is required.
• Ability to provide understandable and legible reports in a timely manner is required.
• Experience performing alignment of rotating equipment either with dial indicators or laser equipment is required.
• Experience checking pipe strain on equipment and instruct maintenance staff or contractors in regards to correcting issues found is required.
• Experience troubleshooting pump mechanical seal; reciprocating gas compressor; natural gas engine performance; and centrifugal pump vibrations and performance issues is required.
• Proven knowledge in NGL fractionation, natural gas production & processing, NGL and natural gas storage and pipeline systems is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and maintenance skills is required.
• Ability to read and understand, analyze, and interpret documents; equipment repair manuals, reports and federal; state and local codes and regulations is required.
• The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations such as percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions is required.
• Basic computer skills such as opening, creating and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets are required.
• The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with management, other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business-like and professional manner is required.
• The ability to modify communication style in order to influence, persuade, negotiate, and engage all parties according to the audience and circumstance is required.
• Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions is required.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment is required.
• Ability to work in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment is required.
• Ability to climb and work at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position is required.
• Ability to react to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work is required.
• Ability to work in confined spaces (i.e., tanks, between compressors, vessels) is required..
• Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100 foot pounds of torque.
• Ability to wear special safety equipment while working and must be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment is required.
• The ability to take call-outs and work overtime is required.
• Ability to set work schedules and priorities and willing to travel and support various facilities is required. This includes locations in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi.