Mechanical Technician

Our USGO Heartland-Badger South is seeking a multiskilled team orientated Mechanical Technician who is proficient in troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating natural gas compressor station and related auxiliary equipment.* Perform maintenance, overhaul and repair of compressor station equipment by performing such duties as: dismantling compressor station equipment, cleaning parts, inspecting vital parts for wear, repairing and/or replacing worn engine parts, fitting, realigning and assembling equipment, starting up, checking and adjusting equipment for proper operation (setting ignition, timing, injection valve clearance, etc.)* Compile or furnish information for miscellaneous reports and forms* Work from blueprints and construction drawings* Inspect for gas leaks and assist in maintaining safety equipment* Perform preventative maintenance and overhaul of engines using micrometers, dial indicators, and miscellaneous hand tools* Troubleshoot automatic control systems (electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic), locating defective parts and correcting trouble* Possess an in-depth understanding of the entire facility in order to operate, repair, train, and develop others.* Manage contractors and vendors while on-site* Adhere to environmental policies by collecting samples* Assist in the compilation of shipping manifests* Assist in planning of work and participate as necessary in safety and/or team meetings and discussions* Coordinate with gas control regarding the scheduling of maintenance to ensure operation of facility is at peak at all times* Perform valve and operator maintenance* Test overpressure protection devices and unit controls in accordance with recommended guidelines* Order/reorder necessary parts and supplies* Test and inspect lubricating systems* Execute all planned preventative maintenance on prime movers or other equipment such as web deflections, bump checks, crank shaft alignments, etc.* Inspect, maintain, and fix station auxiliary equipment (air compressors, air dryers, generator, boiler)* Compile station operating budget and various annual operating reports* Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP and complete the required forms* Perform LOTO on equipment* Complete Job Safety Analysis for tasks* Line locating and excavation monitoring as necessary* Will be required to carry a company provided cell phone and to work a rotating on-call schedule* Other tasks as required* High school diploma or equivalent* Demonstrated work experience in a related industry* Thorough understanding of stop work authority (SWA) and safe work practices* Knowledge and understanding of lock out/tag out (LOTO) procedures* Experience in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software* Working knowledge of operations and maintenance of gas engines, compressors, automatic control equipment, and other auxiliary equipment operated by internal combustion engines* Ability to understand piping operating drawings* Relevant natural gas or energy industry experience* Ability to work self-guided with minimal supervision* Basic knowledge of instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting* Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting large-bore reciprocating engines* Knowledge of internal combustion engines, centrifugal gas compressors, and standby generators* Industrial experience in a plant environment* Ability to interpret technical reference documents* Ability to work self-guided with minimal supervision* Medium voltage electrical experience involving switchgear, frequency drives, transformers, and other medium voltage equipment associated with electrically driven compressor units #J-18808-Ljbffr