Maintenance Technician, Mechanical

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Maintenance, Technician Mechanical reports directly to the Maintenance, Supervisor Mechanical and is a member of multi-disciplined crew responsible for all maintenance activities of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) import and regasification terminal. Dedication, sensitivity to safety issues and compliance with policies and procedures are essential for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the terminal.

This is a DOT position.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for the following:     

• Perform the duties of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal Maintenance Technician in a 4-10 or 7-12 rotational environment, including holidays, weekends, and nights. 
• Maintain all pumps, compressors, gas turbines, motors, vessels, utilities, piping, tanks, unloading arms, etc.
• Train on environmental safety, operations, and security procedures annually. 
• Maintain the facility recognizing the environmental consequences of actions taken and striving for the highest levels of environmental and safety compliance. 
• Record maintenance data and informs Maintenance Supervisor of potential problems and failures in a timely manner; Works with Maintenance Supervisor to expeditiously resolve problems and improve plant reliability and safety. 
• Perform all duties applying safety protocols and adhering to regulatory mandates.
• Carry out other duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge:

Must understand plant surroundings and can identify relevant equipment. Understand the physical properties of LNG. Possess basic knowledge of safe handling practices, governmental regulations and related technical and safety codes, standards, and reporting requirements. Knowledgeable of plant rules and guidelines regarding relevant equipment operations and certification requirements. In-depth knowledge of plant maintenance protocols and equipment diagnostics.

Skills:

• An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment.
• Dedication, sensitivity to safety issues, compliance with policies and procedures are all essential for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the terminal.
• Able to follow directions and quickly formulate and effectively communicate questions if clarification of an assignment is required. 
• Able to apply existing skills in new roles and/or environments.  
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer savvy, including Microsoft Office Suite, and aptitude for learning new software applications and systems.
• Able to use key features of relevant software to perform job duties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Education and Certifications:  High School diploma or equivalent is required. Formal education in related technical or engineering discipline or related military training/experience is desirable.

• Craft Skills: Must be qualified in at least one of the following:
  • Millwright
  • Mechanical  

Experience:  0-7 years of relevant work experience or equivalent time worked in an industrial or military setting is required. Experience in LNG or other petrochemical, refinery, cryogenic industry is a plus.

DIRECT REPORTS

There are no direct reports to this position.

FREEDOM TO ACT

Requires supervision but must also use sound judgment and make good decisions.

WORK CONDITIONS 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, work at height above ground on stairs and catwalks, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear, smell, type and write.
• Must be able to board a ship via a gangway, climb to the top of a tank (200 steps), scale vertical steel ladder up to forty feet or more in height, and lift and move objects weighting up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors and outdoors, and be exposed to year-around weather conditions, ocean environment, noise, and occasionally process gases and vapors. There is a considerable amount of outdoor activities involved.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere.
• Required to pass regularly scheduled physical examinations mandated by regulatory authorities.
• Required to obtain mandated certification by attending Company-sponsored training in basic first aid, CPR, and LNG firefighting.
• All responsibilities must be met in a call-out environment, including holidays, weekends, and nights.
• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.

ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental or emotional disability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. 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 if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.