Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Hull, TX USA

Sector: Oil & Gas / Midstream Terminal

Maintenance Technician

Reporting to the Terminal Superintendent, Maintenance Technician position is generally accountable for the planning, scheduling, field coordination of maintenance personnel and leading of work programs aimed at ensuring the reliability and operations of the terminal's I&E equipment. These activities are expected to be conducted safely, cost-effectively, and reliably and must be delivered in a manner that consistently adds value to the business process.

Job Overview

The availability and reliability of instrumentation and electrical equipment are key requirements in ensuring the continuity of the business process. Under the direction of the Terminal Superintendent, the position leads the hands-on preventative and corrective I&E maintenance efforts in assuring the availability and reliability of all I&E equipment in support of the operations of the terminal. The position must demonstrate evidence of sound interpersonal skills, advanced technical skills and experience in undertaking preventative and corrective work programs and repairs to the terminal's I&E equipment. The position is constrained by costs, spare parts, availability, safety, and environmental considerations to meet pre-planned product delivery commitments. The position must consistently strive to minimize any plant downtime that may be occasioned by I&E equipment failure.

Bringing Concepts to Reality

The position essentially plans, schedules, and executes preventative and corrective maintenance work programs as directed by the Terminal Superintendent. The position develops procedures, risk assessments and assigns work teams to complete tasks of installing, servicing, overhauling repairing and replacing I&E components; plans organizes, monitors and participates as required in the actual implementation of preventative and corrective maintenance of the terminal I&E equipment; coordinate, as required, contract maintenance staff; prepares operational and statistical reports concerning the maintenance function; prepares work orders and cost estimates and verifies accuracy.

Duties & Responsibilities

Oversees day-to-day maintenance activities for the rail and truck facility, and pipeline operations inclusive of control systems.

Oversees the creation and implementation of I&E related MOC's.

Plan, organizes and oversees the implementation of preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance activities for I&E equipment inclusive of electrical transmission systems.

Leads troubleshooting and maintenance of rotating equipment, including preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance.

Lead daily operations, repair, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of the plant and all associated equipment and systems.

Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot facility equipment with facility operators and Mechanical Technicians

Oversee custody transfer and other calibration type activities and Lead support crews on overhauls, shutdowns, or outages.

Responsible for preparation of operational and statistical reports concerning the maintenance function.

Oversee and prepare work orders and cost estimates.

Performs other general maintenance activities as required.

Oversee development and updating of Standard Operating Procedures and the preventative maintenance program and database, including maintaining documentation, records, and training documents.

Job Specifications

Engineering Technician Diploma or Associate Degree in Electrical and/or Instrumentation Technology or related discipline/program OR equivalent combination of education, technical training, and experience in a Facility Operations

3-5+ years Maintenance Experience in an Oil and Gas production facility and/or Terminal Operations

Experience with operating, testing, troubleshooting technical systems in a manner that is safe to personnel and the environment.

Advance knowledge of the operation of rotating equipment e.g., compressors, pumps

Knowledge and certification in relevant Electrical codes and standards

Knowledge of PSM elements and processes used to incorporate into the facility maintenance programs including knowledge of NFPA 58

Not accepting H1-B, Visa, or other forms of sponsorship currently. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a world-leader in the Petrochemical industry. The successful applicant will receive a competitive annual compensation package, annual bonus, strong medical benefits, PTO, holidays, and more.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

Permanent