Plains
Mechanical Technician
Cushing, OK
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 11 days ago
ExcelCommunicationMicrosoft Office
About the role
- The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
- We're on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.
- This is a field-based role with frequent work in open environments with extremes of heat and cold, often in proximity to high voltage and/or chemicals, which requires safety accommodations such as protective clothing and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Performs routine scheduled and non-scheduled equipment maintenance either with assistance or guidance from other maintenance personnel.
- Performs lockouts on company facilities.
- Installs and maintains process piping per engineering requirements.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English and the ability to perform basic math.
Requirements
- The Junior Mechanical Technician role performs required scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance on pumps, valves, engines, tank mixers, etc., and performs pump to motor alignments.
- They maintain maintenance records and evaluates wear and repair needs and trends of pipeline equipment, and maintain the assigned tools required to perform their job duties.
- Ability to work in a team-based work environment, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must have good computer skills, experience using Microsoft Office suite with strong emphasis on Excel and/or other spreadsheet applications and be able to effectively use the company CMMS (Maximo).
- Must be O.Q. qualified to perform all Level I tasks.
Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Will be entering or have completed the 1st year of a related trades apprenticeship program.
- Relevant work experience preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret facility drawings, technical schematics, and operational and service manuals.
- Ability to trouble shoot and make mechanical repairs to company equipment.
- Working knowledge of precision measurement instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and alignment devices.
- Must be familiar with federal, provincial, and industry regulations as well as Plains operating procedures.
- Must have an outstanding safety record.
Compensation
- Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
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