MIDSTREAM MECHANIC

Allied Reliability is seeking experienced Midstream Mechanics with at least 3 years of experience for a long-term travel contract opportunity with one of our clients in the Minot, ND area.  These are immediate openings and offer competitive pay and per diem (to those who are eligible). Those who are interested and qualified should apply. 

• Maintains and repairs: gas compressors, air compressors, pumps, IC engines, Condenser fans, gear boxes, electric motors, valves, and basic system controls.
• Inspects equipment for signs of vibration damage, leaks, unusual noise, excessive wear, damage from foreign objects in fluid, and corrosion damage.
• Completes preventative and predictive maintenance per PM schedule on: gas compressors, air compressors, pumps, IC engines, fin fans, gear boxes, electric motors, valves, and basic system controls.
• Troubleshoots performance issues on the following equipment: gas compressors, air compressors, pumps, IC engines, fin fans, gear boxes, electric motors, valves and basic control systems
• Maintains and inspects: pumps, compressors, gas engines, electric drivers, and steam drivers.
• Repairs and/or replaces compressor valves.
• Completes alignment activities on pumps and compressors.
• Replaces packing on positive displacement pumps.
• Replaces lube oil and air filters.
• Completes overhauls on equipment per manufacturer recommendations on hourly usage.
• Completes pump repairs: replace mechanical seals, packing, seals, gaskets, bearings, inspection of vanes, alignment, and inspection of clearances.
• Completes vibration monitoring of plant equipment, including: compressors, pumps.
• Completes bearing inspections, repair or replace valves and packing, and checking of alignment.
• Completes equipment history reviews – analyzing for trends and repairs.
• Completes lubrication sampling, analysis, and proper reporting to reliability program contacts.
• Completes condenser fan inspections, inspecting/repairing/replacing fan bearings, vibration monitoring, and inspection of condition of belts.
• Greases, inspects, and replaces bearings of electric motors.
• Conducts and/or participates in defect elimination meetings.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills, including: efficient management of email and calendars.
• Demonstrates competency to read and interpret: P&IDs, PFDs, schematics, blue prints, an isometric drawings.
• Skilled in gas processing, terminology and concepts relevant to work activities (e.g., hydrostatic pressures, pressure ratings, torque).
• Comprehensive knowledge of key process equipment operation, components, and related concepts.
• Comprehensive understanding of valve and piping construction, pressure ratings, and pipin specifications applicable to job role. Comprehensive knowledge of plant processes and terminology.
• Skilled at executing safe work practices.
• Skilled at coaching others on safe work activities during daily meetings and on location.
• Demonstrates appropriate tool selection, use, and care.
• Instructs others on correct tool selection, use, and care.
• Demonstrates ability to set new equipment, including: pumps, filters, filter housings, compressors, and process equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to purge facility pipe, pumps, compressors, and other process equipment.
• Demonstrates competency when installing and removing blinds.
• Demonstrates competency to complete and submit all permits tied to work activities to the appropriate EHS representative.
• Demonstrates competency to complete assigned work orders, including: clear long text and TECO.
• Comprehensive knowledge and skilled execution of mechanical work activities, including: “bolt-up” procedures, line of fire, and energy isolation.

Experience

• Industrial / Oilfield experience
• 3 years of mechanical experience on reciprocating and centrifugal gas compressors, internal combustion engines and pumps.
• Should have appropriate certifications
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of safety requirements and practices

Education, Training & Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree or technical degree preferred