Offshore Mechanical Technician

Genesis Energy, LP; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Energy, LP is seeking an Offshore Mechanical Technician in Houma, Louisiana. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical equipment, including engines and pumps, while ensuring safety protocols are followed.

The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of mechanical experience in an energy-related industry and a high school diploma or equivalent. The position requires physical stamina, commitment to safety, and willingness to work in various conditions, including offshore travel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical experience, preferably in the energy sector.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions.
• Strong commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment.
• Maintain and repair pumps and compressors.
• Participate in planning mechanical jobs.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Maintenance skills

General knowledge of USCG/BSEE/DOT regulations

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Technical trade school or apprenticeship

Job description

Genesis Energy, LLC is an affiliate of Genesis Energy, L.P. a publicly traded, master limited partnership headquartered in Houston, Texas. We provide critical pipeline infrastructure supporting long-lived, world-class developments in the Gulf of America. Our business also includes a diversified suite of Jones Act compliant marine transportation equipment used to transport crude oil and intermediate refined products along the Gulf and East Coast, and major river systems, the production and marketing of other specialty chemicals with no known substitutes and an increasingly integrated portfolio of onshore crude oil pipelines and terminals along the Gulf Coast.

The Offshore Mechanical Technician safely troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, maintains and replaces mechanical equipment. The Technician also applies knowledge of mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Key Duties

• Actively participate in daily and monthly safety meetings.
• Serve as a member of safety committees and/or investigation teams as needed.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair:
  • Reciprocating engines and associated components.
  • Turbine engines and mechanical components.
  • Reciprocating compressors and associated components.
  • Centrifugal pumps and associated equipment.
  • Rotary screw compressors and associated equipment.
  • Reciprocating pumps and associated equipment.
  • Electric motors.
• Properly install mechanical seals associated with centrifugal equipment.
• Maintain and repair all other mechanical process or platform equipment not specifically noted above.
• Participate in the planning of jobs related to mechanical equipment. This will include maintenance, repair and replacement of mechanical equipment.
• Interact with vendors when necessary to troubleshoot and maintain equipment.
• Interact with supervision, engineering and management when required.
• Provide training and technical support as required.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education

• High School diploma, or G.E.D. equivalent, is required.
• Graduation from a technical trade school and/or completion of an apprenticeship, certification or associate degree program is preferred.
• 3+ years of mechanical experience is required, preferably in energy related industry.
• General knowledge of USCG/BSEE/DOT regulations is preferred.
• A strong commitment to personal and job safety is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting and maintenance skills is required.
• Willingness to improve on troubleshooting and maintenance skills is required.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment is required.
• Ability to work in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment is required.
• Ability to use physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools is required
• Ability to climb and work at various heights and work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position is required.
• Ability to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs, manually transport a load up to 75 lbs, apply up to 100 foot pounds of torque is required.
• Ability to travel in helicopters to offshore platforms and work a 14/14 schedule is required.

Genesis Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to apply through this site because of a disability. Contact Genesis Human Resources to discuss reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail].