Maintenance Technician

TransMontaigne Partners LLC; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 60,393 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Wellness Program

Job summary

TransMontaigne Partners LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of terminal equipment including pumps, valves, and engines. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical skills and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

The position offers a hiring range of $43.84 - $46.00 per hour with various benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of field experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and electronics.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair terminal equipment including pumps and valves.
• Perform integrity inspections and pressure tests.
• Read blueprints and schematics for repairs.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Working knowledge of steam boilers and automation systems

Excellent customer service skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

Team player

Education

High school diploma / GED

Trade or Vocational Program completion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Terminal automation software – such as Toptech

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of all terminal equipment including pumps, valves, engines, tank mixers, etc.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures service and reliability of equipment and facilities.
• Identify any issues with operating equipment, including, but not limited to pumps, valves, motors, tanks, pipes, terminal building, etc.
• Performs integrity inspections and pressure tests on terminal pipelines, hoses, heat transfer equipment, and piping.
• Perform and follow predictive and preventative procedures to ensure service and reliability of equipment.
• Minor maintenance of company vehicles.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and follow detailed repair drawings related to installing and rebuilding process equipment.
• Operate forklifts, rigging equipment and dollies to place heavy machinery and parts.
• Install bearings, align gears and shafts, install motors, couplings and drive belts, following standard best practices.
• Precisely align equipment using laser alignment tools.
• Fabricate and install welded and threaded piping.
• Exhibit a strong working knowledge of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
• Service and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Small scale fabrication using a cutting-torch and welder.
• Make weld repairs for pipe leaks on steam, condensate, air and water piping.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This position is subject to DOT D&A Testing Requirements.

Position Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of steam boilers, hot oil heaters, loading racks, product blenders and automation systems.
• Strong team player with ability to work independently.
• Basic computer and Microsoft Office experience and experience with terminal automation software – such as Toptech – is preferred.
• Ability to work outside for long periods of time in any weather condition.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience / Education

• High school diploma / GED is required.
• Trade or Vocational Program completion preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in field is preferred. 5+ years maintenance experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and electronics.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Normal amount of overtime or extended work hours required.
• Normal physical mobility, which includes heavy lifting, heights, bending, stooping, climbing and working with hand tools.
• Normal physical mobility, which includes the ability to stand, walk, move across large areas including uneven terrain, sometimes quickly.
• Normal physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Normal physical strength to handle 90-pound objects, taking frequency into consideration.
• Ability to lift 50 – 75 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Ability to use up to 100 ft./lbs. of force to operate cycling valves.
• Must be able to climb heights in excess of 60’, ascend stairs or ladders, work atop tanks, and traverse metal walkways at heights.
• May work in confined or restricting work spaces (e.g., tanks, between compressors, vessels).
• Normal dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Normal coordination, including eye‑hand, hand‑foot.
• Normal endurance.
• Normal concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks.
• Normal memory, taking into consideration the amount and type of information.
• Normal complexity of decision making.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Work requires physical efforts associated with using the computer and phones to access information.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions and temperature extremes, cramped spaces, loud noises, chemicals and fumes, dust, heights or work safety hazards.
• Regularly exposed to work in high, precarious places.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, hand tools and small to medium‑sized power tool use.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

This position is required to be performed at the work site during regularly scheduled hours. Physical presence at the work site is required.

This job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide the incumbent with a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

Equal Opportunity

TransMontaigne is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. TransMontaigne makes hiring decisions solely based on qualification and experience, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay & Benefits

Hiring Range: $43.84 - $46.00 per hour

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 1st Year Employee – 80 hours Total (3.08 Hours – bi‑weekly accrual)
• Paid Holidays – 9 Company Recognized Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program