AltaGas - Facility Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

AltaGas - Mechanic Technician

Are you a seasoned facility maintenance expert with a knack for developing and leading teams? The AltaGas Harmattan facility has an immediate need for a dynamic Mechanic who excels in troubleshooting complex problems and implementing innovative solutions. As a key player on our team, you'll have the autonomy to make impactful changes while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join our team!

What You'll Do:

• Lead construction projects, turnaround planning, commissioning, start-ups, small-scale projects, and assignments.
• Support, practice, and develop Harmattan Gas Processing LP's operational policies, standards, procedures, and practices.
• Lead in coaching, competency testing, mentoring, and training junior employees, i.e. apprentices.
• Responsible for planning and scheduling of the department.
• Provide input and be accountable for budget cycles.
• Provide backup for senior and supervisory personnel when needed, temporarily covering vacations, project assignments, etc.
• Perform unscheduled and non-routine procedures without direction from senior employees.
• Coordinate Emergency Response Plan (ERP) situations if required.
• Embrace and initiate positive change and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership qualities and manage conflicting ideas and perspectives.

Site Specific Duties/Requirements:

• Extensive experience and knowledge in natural gas engines (Waukesha and Caterpillar), reciprocating compressors (Ariel and Dresser-Rand), and centrifugal compressors (Elliot, Solar EMD, and York).
• Engine tuning, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.
• Compressor inspections and corrective maintenance.
• Pump overhauls and rebuilds, mechanical seal change-outs, alignments, pump curves, and efficiencies.
• Extensive experience and knowledge in maintenance and repairs of steam turbines (Westinghouse, Dresser-Rand, and Terry).
• Overhauls and inspections.
• Troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical governor systems.

What You Bring:

• Plant Maintenance Journeyman, with 10+ years of experience.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in operating, maintaining, and repairing equipment and systems.
• Extensive experience and knowledge in maintenance and repairs of various pump makes and models.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, striving for win/win outcomes in relationships.
• HS&E Training and Awareness and H2S Alive and Standard First Aid are required.
• Superior communication and professional business skills (i.e. the ability to prepare departmental budgets, create schedules, etc.).
• Continued upgrading and maintaining of HS&E Training and regulatory competencies is required.
• Strong leadership and superior troubleshooting skills. Excellent team player.
• Experience with asset management software Maximo is preferred.

Information for Applicants:

• Expected workload: 60% maintenance activities on the tools and systems above, and 40% planning, scheduling, and maintenance administrative tasks.
• The successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 1 hour of the Harmattan Gas Processing facility, located in Sundre, AB, in case of emergencies.