I&E, Mechanical Maintenance & Repair Technician - El Paso area

Company: Magellan Midstream Partners
Location: El Paso
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

DescriptionResponsible 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, and repairing equipment within an assigned area. This is considered an intermediate or journey-level position that the incumbent can perform independently or with minimal supervision. Provide technical support for assigned location(s). NOTE: This position is located in El Paso, TX and will provide Technician support to the surrounding areas including New Mexico.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a working knowledge of company policies/procedures as they relate to the operation/maintenance of the assigned assets, including System Integrity Plan (SIP) and US Department of Transportation (DOT) Operator Qualification (OQ) requirements and implement them into location work practices. Attend and actively participate in required safety training meetings.
• Manage location projects, including major overhauls, repair and installation of pipeline or tank pumps and mechanical seals, new installations of pumps or motors, modifications of existing equipment, etc.
• Attend and actively participate in safety training meetings.
• Serve on the Area Emergency Response Team.Additional Damage Prevention duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Coordinate and perform Damage Prevention and Public Education activities as prescribed in System Integrity Plan (SIP).
  • Safely and effectively, perform damage prevention and public education tasks and procedures, while professionally and positively representing the Company to the community and other stakeholder groups. Ensure One Calls, line locates, and Aerial Patrol activities are performed and/or completed in specified timeframes.
  • Proactively work with One Call group to improve performance measures in mapping, county notes, and field cleared tickets. Respond to after-hour calls as expected during scheduled on-call rotation.
  • Address basic real estate/right of way issues and encroachments by proactively working with Company Real Estate representatives and Tulsa subject matter experts.
  • Research, and stay current in, industry Damage Prevention and Common Ground Alliance best practices and regularly report findings for incorporation into Company standards and procedures for process improvement.
  • Execute the Integrity Plan by coordinating work activities, providing oversight to inspection and contract resources, and coordinate contract maintenance crews.
  • Provide surveys and applicable information for incorporation into Integrity Plans. Contribute local knowledge and experience in developing Integrity Plans.
  • Assist with the development of area integrity plans by gathering and verifying pertinent data. Participate in developing and describing steps required to safely complete an effective Job Plan. Contribute local knowledge and experience in developing Damage Prevention Plans.Additional Operations duties include, but are not limited to:
    • Send and catch pigs, assist and train drivers and customers, perform truck rack operations duties, prove meters and gauge products transferred to and from tanks, trucks, and pipelines.
    • Monitor all product movements in to and out of the station or terminal via loading rack or main line, including: mainline operations of pumping units, transferring product to storage vessels, making valve lineups, operating refined product pumps, performing product sampling, running samples for analysis on in house lab equipment, measurement of location physical stock, meters, and additive variances.
    • Input information into computer programs and perform daily facility inspections. Assist drivers and customers, perform truck operations duties.
    • Works diligently and follows all safety requirements to prevent product contamination, spills, and avoid product loss.
    • Perform other functions as requested by the Area Supervisor.REQUIREMENTS
      • High School diploma or equivalent required.
      • Valid state driver's license to drive a company vehicle.Skills and Qualifications:
        • Three years experience in the maintenance and operation of Refined Products Pipelines, Terminals, Pump Stations, or equivalent industry experience, to include troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining instrument and electrical equipment and truck loading racks. Preferred experience in troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining meters, pumps and valves.
        • Two years of vocational/technical training from a recognized institution majoring in electronics, electricity or diesel mechanics is preferred.
        • Demonstrated hands on mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and computer skills.
        • Effective organizational and administrative skills.
        • Ability to function as a team leader among a group that may include fellow employees and/or contractors. Previous technical work experience that possesses the basic required skills along with the ability to apply them within their assigned area of responsibility, independently or with limited assistance.
        • Ability to provide primary technical support for assigned asset location(s)Working Conditions: Occasionally driving Company vehicles to perform duties. Physical Demands include: constantly (2/3 or more of time) hearing, seeing (acuity, near, far, and depth); frequently (from 1/3 to 2/3 of time) talking; and occasionally (up to 1/3 of time) sitting, standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), carrying, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.), climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, and wearing personal protective equipment. Must be available for overtime during nights, weekends and holidays. Must be a self-starter and willing to function either independently or in a team environment. May require travel.Environmental Conditions includes working outside at pipeline stations and terminals, working inside in shops and facility buildings, working in remote locations at pipeline valve sites, and exposure to heat and/or cold, noise, vibration, and petrochemicals.This position will be filled at a level commensurate with the candidate's education and experience.Additional requirements:The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English with co-workers, supervisors, internal and external customers. The ability to work in stressful conditions. The ability to adapt and respond in changing circumstances. The ability to use a personal computer with the Windows operating system to complete time sheets, send and receive email, and access information posted on the Companys intranet. The ability to complete documentation for records, compliance, and audits. Availability as needed to work on both a scheduled and call-out basis; and the ability to work at the assigned area.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions.Magellan Midstream Holdings GP, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.QualificationsEducationRequired
          • High School Grad or Equiv or betterExperienceRequired
            • 3 years: Maintenance and operation of Refined Products Pipelines, Terminals, Pump Stations, or equivalent industry experience, to include troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining instrument and electrical equipment and truck loading racks.Preferred
              • 2 years: Vocational/technical training from a recognized institution majoring in electronics, electricity or diesel mechanics.
              • 3 years: Troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining meters, pumps and valves. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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