Plains

Overview

Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in solutions for crude oil. The Junior Mechanical Technician role involves performing mechanical maintenance on various equipment and maintaining safety and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, upkeep, and cleaning of station, pipeline, and terminal facilities.
• Performs routine scheduled and non-scheduled equipment maintenance with assistance or guidance.
• Services and lubricates all mechanical equipment including tank mixers, pumps, motors, and valves.
• Performs lockouts on company facilities.
• Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on positive displacement pumps.
• Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on centrifugal pumps.
• Conducts required preventative maintenance tasks on small engine drive pumps.
• Maintains tank mixers and determines need for repairs.
• Conducts valve maintenance and regulatory inspections.
• Installs and maintains process piping per engineering requirements.
• Assists in ensuring operating equipment inspections are performed and records are maintained.
• Demonstrates safe work practices following Plains’ safety policies and procedures.
• Informs senior personnel of hazard identification and near misses.
• Assists with any other pipeline related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Entering or have completed the 1st year of a related trades apprenticeship program.
• Relevant work experience preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English and perform basic math.
• Ability to read and interpret facility drawings and technical schematics.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment with strong communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make mechanical repairs to company equipment.
• Working knowledge of precision measurement instruments.
• Good computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with federal, provincial, and industry regulations.
• O.Q. qualified to perform all Level I tasks.
• Outstanding safety record.
• Ability to complete company Haz-Mat training and mandatory safety training.
• Ability to work in moderate to heavy physically demanding conditions.
• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
• Valid drivers’ license with a clean abstract.
• Cleared criminal history and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy.