Facility & Equipment Mechanic

NES Fircroft; Alaska; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Alaska is seeking an experienced maintenance professional to independently operate, inspect, diagnose, and repair production facilities and heavy machinery to ensure safe, reliable operation.

You will collaborate with Operations and other trades, perform preventive maintenance, support facility improvements, and uphold safety and regulatory training requirements in a dynamic oil & gas environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of oil & gas facility maintenance experience.
• Strong communication with Operations and other trades.
• Ability to identify and implement equipment performance improvements.
• Familiarity with regulatory training and OQ requirements.
• Commitment to safety and incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate, inspect, diagnose, test, repair, and maintain production facilities and equipment.
• Collaborate with Operations personnel and trades to support maintenance activities.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) to ensure reliability.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues while promoting safety.
• Escalate complex maintenance concerns to the Production Superintendent.
• Report spills, near-miss incidents, injuries and damage promptly.
• Maintain status updates to the Board Operator and Production Superintendent.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Regulatory training

Oil & gas industry knowledge

Job description

• Independently operate, inspect, diagnose, test, repair, and maintain production facilities, heavy machinery, rolling stock, and related equipment in a safe, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible manner. Production equipment may include gas turbines, reciprocating compressors, gas dehydration units, three-phase separators, treaters, transmission systems, and pumps.
• Collaborate closely with Operations personnel and other skilled trades to support a wide range of maintenance activities within the Badami Production Facility.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) activities on all assigned equipment to ensure operational reliability and readiness.
• Perform rollover preventive maintenance on standby pumps and other backup equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency, and communicate recommendations to the Production Superintendent.
• Support facility and drill site modifications, special projects, and other assignments as directed by the Production Superintendent.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues while promoting safe work practices and addressing safety concerns.
• Utilize a minimum of five years of oil and gas facility maintenance experience to effectively support facility operations and maintenance requirements.
• Maintain responsibility for assigned operational areas and provide ongoing status updates to the Board Operator and Production Superintendent.
• Escalate complex maintenance concerns requiring corrective action to the Production Superintendent in a timely manner.
• Effectively communicate daily operational priorities, requirements, and maintenance needs to Operations personnel and the Production Superintendent.
• Promptly report all spills, near-miss incidents, injuries, and property damage to the Production Superintendent.
• Actively participate in safety programs and training, including first aid, CPR, fire response drills, spill response activities, and emergency evacuation procedures.
• Remain current on all required regulatory training, Operator Qualification (OQ) requirements for pipeline-related tasks, and compliance obligations.
• Demonstrate reliability through adherence to established work schedules, attendance expectations, and punctual participation in work activities and meetings.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities, follow through on commitments, and maintain accountability for actions and results.

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 andManufacturingsectors 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.