Generator Mechanic

Overview

Lewis Energy Group is looking for a highly motivated Generator Mechanic to join our midstream team.  The Generator Mechanic will perform repairs and routine maintenance on generators, pump jacks, gas coolers and air compressors throughout fleet. 

Responsibilities

Other responsibilities include:

• Responsible for engine maintenance and repairs on stated equipment while also assisting our electrician with his duties when necessary.
• Requires on call schedule that will rotate weekly with electrician.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment according to established guidelines and time frames.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses routine problems or recurring malfunctions of company assets and chooses course of action.
• Consults with supervisor to ensure accuracy of diagnosis and approval for work. 
• Completes troubleshooting repairs and/or modifications work on equipment.
• Performs daily inspections of tools and equipment used. 
• Ensures cleanliness of hand tools, equipment and parts.
• Reads and reports any operational, temperature and pressure changes as needed in operating logs. Watches gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure equipment is working properly.
• Adjusts valves and equipment to obtain specified performance. Operates power-driven pumps that transfer liquids, semi-liquids, gases or powdered materials. Includes adding these materials on the equipment and properly disposing of them.
• Operates controls and turns valves to start air compressor engines, pumps and auxiliary equipment. Turns knobs or switches to regulate pressures.
• Takes oil samples, completes necessary paperwork and submits for laboratory analysis. Sets units and performs start-up procedures on location.
• Assists in disassembly and removal of unit from locations. Ensures field equipment is operating under current emissions guidelines/standards.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• One year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience to include the following:
• Mechanical background such as small engine maintenance, shop mechanic, automotive mechanic, with a general knowledge and understanding of low and high voltage electricity.
• Basic understanding of wiring diagrams and engine schematics.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

Physical and essential functions related to the work environment:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; climb or balance and taste or smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.