JOB SUMMARY
The Technician is responsible for providing operational, technical, electrical, and mechanical support for all facility equipment. Incumbents are responsible for a variety of tasks involved in troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, installing, repairing, and operating equipment within an assigned area. Ensure the reliability of equipment, and accurate measurement and quality of product transported through the system. Utilize line locating equipment to provide area damage prevention support.
This is considered an intermediate or journey-level position that the incumbent can perform independently or with minimal supervision.
The schedule for this position is M-F, days, with periodic on-call, OT.
The selected candidate will need to live within 45 minutes of the posted work location
Job Profile Summary
Final grade and wage will be commensurate with background skill and experience.
Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline. Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, and where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage.
Education
High school diploma required
Two years of vocational/ technical training from a recognized institution majoring in electronics, electricity or diesel mechanics is preferred.
Work Experience
One to three years industry experiencein the maintenance and operation of refined products or crude pipelines, terminals, pump stations, or equivalent industry experience is preferred.
Experience with API 653 & DOT 195 pipeline operations is preferred.
Experience in use and function of tools and equipment applicable to position including but not limited to:
Manual/power tools
Electronic testing devices
Control devices
Experience and training related to
Computers and related software
Governmental rules, regulations, and (electric) codes
Company policies and procedures including safe handling practices for flammable gases, liquids, and high pressure systems
Reliability Based Programs
Experience reading and interpreting repair orders, mechanical drawings, procedures, charts, diagrams, dials, gauges, and equipment manuals
Experience preparing, processing, or verifying maintenance and repair records, safety and environmental reports, electrical schematics and diagrams, pressure readings, and material and supply orders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: the use and function of reciprocating internal combustion engines, pneumatic compressors, and electronic and processing equipment applicable to position
Knowledge of: instrumentation, electronics, tools and control systems
Ability to: apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and algebraic formulas
Ability to: communicate and/or exchange written and verbal information and instructions
Ability to drive from a base location to remote locations during normal shifts and on a call-out basis.
Licenses and Certifications
Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements
Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements
Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Frequently)
Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Occasionally)
Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
Tasting/Smelling: (Constantly)
Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Constantly)
Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Constantly)
Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)
Working Conditions/Environment
Working Conditions
Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently)
Outdoor weather conditions (Frequently)
Wet or humid conditions (not weather related) (Frequently)
Extreme cold (not weather related) (Frequently)
Extreme heat (not weather related) (Frequently)
Dust, fumes, gases (Frequently)
Moving mechanical parts (Frequently)
Potential electric shock (Frequently)
Prolonged exposure to vibration (Frequently)
High pitched noises/loud noises (Frequently)
Unprotected heights (Frequently)
Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)
Travel
Driving
Expected Salary Range
$78,000.00 - $116,000.00