What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipeline Mechanic position at Genesis Energy?

Pipeline Mechanic

Baton Rouge, LA, USA

Req #910

Monday, December 30, 2024

The midstream segment of the energy industry is a critical business, and at Genesis Energy, we know how to capitalize on emerging opportunities. That's why we look for people who are creative in spirit, entrepreneurial by nature and customer-focused in practice. Think you have what it takes to join our team? Genesis Energy employees are a diverse collection of specialized professionals with backgrounds and experiences from companies of all sizes. Our employees and work locations are spread across the United States, as far west as Texas, north to Wyoming and east to Florida. We are committed to the highest health, safety and environmental standards to protect our employees, our business assets and the communities in which we operate and invest.

The Terminals / Pipeline Mechanical Technician safely troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, maintains and replaces mechanical equipment. The Mechanic also applies knowledge of mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Key Duties :

Actively participate in daily and monthly safety meetings.
Serve as a member of safety committees and / or investigation teams as needed.
Maintain, troubleshoot and repair :

Reciprocating engines and associated components.

Reciprocating compressors and associated components.

Centrifugal pumps and associated equipment.

Rotary screw compressors and associated equipment.

Reciprocating pumps and associated equipment.

Electric motors.

Properly install mechanical seals associated with centrifugal equipment.

Maintain and repair all other mechanical process or facility equipment not specifically noted above.

Participate in the planning of jobs related to mechanical equipment. This will include maintenance, repair and replacement of mechanical equipment.

Interact with vendors when necessary to troubleshoot and maintain equipment.

Interact with supervision, engineering and management when required.

Provide training and technical support as required.

Ability to occasionally travel out of town for work assignments with some overnight stays away from the area.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education :

High School diploma, or G.E.D. equivalent, is required.

Graduation from a technical trade school and / or completion of an apprenticeship, certification or associate degree program is preferred.

3 years of mechanical experience is required, preferably in energy related industry.

Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

General knowledge of USCG / BSEE / DOT regulations is preferred.

A strong commitment to personal and job safety is required.

Strong mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting and maintenance skills is required.

Willingness to improve on troubleshooting and maintenance skills is required.

Ability to work indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment is required.

Ability to work in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment is required.

Ability to use physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools is required

Ability to climb and work at various heights and work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position is required.

Ability to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise / lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs, manually transport a load up to 75 lbs, apply up to 100 foot pounds of torque is required.

Willingness to work overtime as required.

Genesis Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to apply through this site because of a disability. Contact Genesis Human Resources to discuss reasonable accommodations by sending an email to hr@genlp.com.

Other details

Job Family

Skilled Trades / Technicians

Pay Type

Hourly

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Baton Rouge, LA, USA

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