Mechanical Technician II

Mechanical Technician II

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Will have completed either 2nd or 3rd year of a related trades apprenticeship program.
• Minimum two (2) years of work experience at the Junior Mechanical Technician level.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English and the ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to read and interpret facility drawings, technical schematics, and operational and service manuals.
• Ability to work in a team-based work environment, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make mechanical repairs to company equipment.
• Proficient in equipment alignment using laser or dial indicator method.
• Must have good computer skills, experience using Microsoft Office suite with strong emphasis on Excel and/or other spreadsheet applications and be able to effectively use the company CMMS (Maximo).
• Must be familiar with federal, provincial, and industry regulations as well as Plains operating procedures.
• Must be O.Q. qualified to perform all Level I tasks.
• Must have an outstanding safety record.
• Ability to successfully complete company Haz-Mat training, required DOT operator qualifications to perform pipeline mechanical operations, and mandatory safety training.
• Ability to work in moderate to heavy physically demanding working conditions, including working outdoors in an open environment with extremes of heat and cold.
• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
• Valid drivers’ license with a clean abstract in the job posting province.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Performance of all Junior Mechanical Technician responsibilities and work tasks with minimal supervision.
• Performs maintenance, upkeep and cleaning of station, pipeline and terminal facilities including but not limited to preventive maintenance and major/minor repairs as required to tanks, valves, engines, motors, mixers, piping, control panels, fencing, office, shop, and storage buildings associated with pipeline, trucking, barge and ship terminals, and related facilities.
• Performs routine scheduled and non-scheduled equipment maintenance either with assistance or guidance from other maintenance personnel.
• Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on positive displacement pumps referencing vendor manual guidelines (e.g., changes gear lubes; checks rod clearances; adjusts clearances where applicable; makes determination on replacement or repair of parts; maintains fluid end packing and rods as required).
• Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on centrifugal pumps referencing vendor manual guidelines (e.g., checks and changes oil in pumps; monitors bearings and oil temperatures; maintains coupling alignment records; monitors and repairs mechanical seals; makes major repairs to pump bearings and rotating element).
• Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on small engine drive pumps referencing vendor manual guidelines (e.g., changes oil and lubricates; checks and maintains ignition and fuel systems; determines need for major/minor repairs (e.g., cylinder head, electrical system) and major overhaul when required.
• Conducts valve maintenance (e.g., conducts required regulatory inspections, performs periodic maintenance as required by manufacturer, performs basic maintenance functions as needed).
• Services value actuators (e.g., pneumatic, electric, hydraulic, gas), and resolves abnormal conditions (e.g., contaminated oil, wear, seal leakage,) referencing vendor manuals.
• Assists with tank blinding.
• Assists in ILI smart tool installation tracking and extraction.
• Repairs and troubleshoots mechanical problems on rotating and other pipeline equipment.
• Uses process documentation to troubleshoot equipment operations.
• Maintains equipment in accordance with the maintenance control system.
• Ensures operating equipment inspections are performed and records are maintained within company CMMS (Maximo).
• Maintains accurate documentation applicable to all aspects of the job function.
• Demonstrates safe work practices following Plains’ safety policies and procedures.
• Assists with any other pipeline related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.