NGL Tech Specialist (Mechanical Focus)

DCP Midstream is a Fortune 500 natural gas company dedicated to meeting the energy and consumer needs of our society. With a focus on technology and innovation, we safely and reliably operate a strong and diversified portfolio of logistics, marketing, gathering, and processing assets across nine states.

Job summary

Provides expert level technical and plant processing support for facilities and activities. Trains field personnel on new skills and assesses skill capabilities of personnel either in assigned region or other regions as requested.

Specific areas of focus

• Performs maintenance and repair on centrifugal pumps and electric motors including seal changes, bearing replacements, etc. Leads projects for removal/replacement of mechanical equipment.
• Uses software to download and interpret data for troubleshooting and alignment
• Calibrates and/or troubleshoots, vibration transmitters, proximity switches and all I&E associated with protection of pumps and motors.
• Performs Megger test and interprets data. Troubleshoots transfer switches for proper operation (testing and maintenance)

What you will be responsible for

• Plays a leadership role in the company’s response to emergencies and failures
• Conducts root cause failure analysis of assigned abnormal operations, near incidents, failures and incidents
• Leads project commissioning teams through site review, job planning, PSSR completion, on-site direction, and final documentation
• Leads process improvement efforts through verification and review of existing processes as well as researches and develops new processes and submits resulting projects to Regional engineering for future budgeting and completion
• Provides training, directions, and technical assistance to field operating personnel, specifically operations and maintenance training and procedure review and development
• Assists with Operational Qualification (OQ) process reporting, determines appropriate assignments, and identifies adjustments needed to OQ Program
• Utilizes development plans to analyze and assist in leveraging common training opportunities
• Identifies training opportunities to develop training (formal / OTJ) in support of the Skill Assessment process
• Collaborates with the Operations Training function to research and evaluate third party training for technical skills, solicits feedback from attendees, and adjusts training as necessary
• Performs other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• A minimum of 7 years related experience is required; oil and gas industry related experience required
• A valid driver license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to utilize and analyze XMAP information and data
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and demonstrate sound judgment
• Knowledge of safety rules and practices
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Must have solid organization skills and customer relations skills
• Proficient in Maximo and Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, Power Point and Project preferred
• Experience conducting group training sessions is preferred

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• This job operates in both inside gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times. Regularly stoops, squats, kneels and crouches for durations up to 3 minutes. Periodically pulls/pushes doors open to move around the gas plant. Occasionally exerts pulling force of 130 pounds. Frequently may lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds. Occasionally may climb A-frame ladders.
• May require travel up to 35% of the time within assigned area
• This position is subject to extended workdays and/or work weeks in which it is required to carry a cell phone and will be subject to 24 hr/day callout for an emergency response

It has been and will continue to be the policy of DCP Midstream not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.