Maintenance Technician for the North Charleston Terminal is a hybrid role between maintenance and operations. The position will support basic maintenance needs for the terminal, while also becoming qualified to support liquid operations.

Maintenance duties and responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain and calibrate mechanical equipment such as:

Pumps and motors, valves, control valves, turbine and coriolis meters, proving equipment, tank gauging equipment, truck scale, hoses, small piping connections, piping pressure tests, compressors, pressure boilers, pressure and temperature gauges, etc.

• Basic troubleshooting and assist electricians with maintaining electrical equipment:

Valve actuators, medium voltage switch gear and substation equipment, motor circuit protectors, motor control centers, truck loading equipment and control systems, pressure transmitters, tank level measurement systems, tank high level alarm systems, electronic and PLC based controllers, digital display equipment, lighting circuits, and automated fire control systems.

Operational duties and responsibilities:

• Support operations as needed and work the weekend standby/on-call schedule

Operations include loading and unloading trucks, tank cars, vessels, barges, and tugs. Operate and monitor a liquid tank farm consisting of (7) bulk storage tanks.

Contractor oversight:

• Write daily work permits and monitor contractor work onsite, ensuring all KM safety processes are being followed.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Supports all regional projects and works with other station personnel when the need arises.
• Assists with corporate engineered projects as requested including preoperational testing, startup and commissioning.
• Works with vendors and their technicians on new and repaired or upgraded equipment.
• May be asked to inspect and document contract work on company assets.
• Supports company and contract inspectors on area and regional projects.
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance on various terminal and mainline equipment as requested.
• Will become familiar with Computer Based Maintenance Management System and functions.
• Maintains a lubrication schedule on various terminal and mainline equipment.
• Acts as a “floating technician” to assist various locations as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma, Technical school degree or equivalent preferred.
• Grade level of job depends on prior experience as a skilled technician and industry related experience.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and ladder diagrams, mechanical drawings, aerial strip maps and maintain as-built drawings for them.
• Requires good communication skills, self-motivation and an assertive style.
• Ability to be trained through both internal on the job training and external technical programs.
• Experience with installation, maintenance, and repair of refined petroleum products pipeline systems and equipment for station and terminal operations (experienced technicians).
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and required safety precautions, DOT requirements including those related to calibration and maintenance records, safety inspections and reports.
• Requires good communication skills, self-motivation and an assertive style.

Certification, licenses, registrations:

• A satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license are mandatory. The ability to pass the Commercial Motor Vehicle physical is a requirement.
• If applicable to the work location, satisfactorily obtaining or already possessing a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is a condition of employment. TWIC card is obtained by submitting an application, background check, and having fingerprints taken.
• If the employee is subject to license or certification requirements or training as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies or the Company, now or in the future, compliance is required under this job description.

Working conditions:

• Position subject to 24-hour call-out, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must carry a cell phone and/or pager and respond to calls/pages in a timely manner 24/7.
• Overtime required and extended work hours in cases of emergencies.

Physical demands:

• Employee must be physically capable of completing and satisfying all training requirements as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies and/or Company Policy.
• Work is performed outside in varying and sometimes extreme weather situations.
• Perform physical labor in a variety of extreme climatic conditions, including walking, bending, stooping, climbing tanks, digging, lifting and general manual labor.
• Field activities may include walking to and amidst work and/or construction sites, climbing in and out of trenches, working around heavy equipment, negotiating rough terrain, areas of loose rock and working in confined spaces.
• Must be able to climb tanks (averaging about 60 steps) safely and without assistance, including holding on to a handrail with one hand and carrying equipment (such as tank gauging tools) and/or tool bag in other hand.
• Job requires visual acuity to see and work at a computer screen, read gauges and other measuring devices, as well as the ability to hear various alarms.
• Extended periods of sitting may be required for administrative activities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.