Independent Contractor Diesel Compressor Mechanic Jobs in Michigan

Description: Seeking a qualified Compressor Mechanic - $21 to $31 per hour based on experience
Compressor Mechanic provides maintenance on production equipment. They apply advanced skills, technical concepts, practices, and procedures to perform routine and complex operations using appropriate tools and equipment. They use basic knowledge of Oil and Gas industry standards and government regulations.
Must have strong mechanical aptitude, and at least 3 years experience maintaining small and large engines. Strongly prefer 1+ years oil/gas industry mechanical experience.
This is a W2, 40+ hour position, offering competitive wages and benefits package. Working independently in our field of operations across Northern Michigan, our Compressor Mechanics are provided a company vehicle, tool allowance, company iPhone, company iPad, and company laptop.
A reminder that this is physical, outdoor work, year-round, regardless of the weather conditions. Frequent use of tools and equipment associated with mechanical care of large compressors and small engines. You’ll need your own hand tools; any specialty tools specific to work requirements will be provided by the company.

Responsible for:

• Maintenance – repairs, start-ups, overhauls, and preventative of natural gas compressors for scheduled and unscheduled equipment inspections and maintenance. Notate findings and problems; recommend courses of action to Supervisors, decreasing costs and increasing production.
• Troubleshooting - Caterpillar engines (G300, G3500, G3400) and Ariel reciprocating compressors and rotary screw compressors – mechanical, electronic and technical. Review rates and pressures; make necessary adjustments; monitor chemical use; and test safety systems to maximize daily production
• Documenting – submit accurate maintenance reports and other necessary paperwork. Gauge production on assigned assets, downtime, and other pertinent information.
• Following - company, federal, state, vehicle, health, safety, environmental policies, laws and procedures. Perform work that ensures secure and environmentally safe operation. Driving a company issued pick-up truck, approximately 150 miles per day.
• Supportive Personality - demonstrates cooperative behavior with coworkers, working closely with Measurement, Operations, Pipeline, and Building departments. A flexible and self-motivated Compressor Mechanic takes initiative, conducts relevant tasks under minimal supervision, and is proudly responsible for their assigned assets.
• Equipment used - use multiple hand tools, shovels, rakes, pipe cutters, cutting torch, pipe threader, winch and other oilfield equipment as applicable. operate other moving equipment as required by Riverside or other designated Company officials
• Training - this position requires job-related training with respect to maintenance work, operating procedures and safety. In addition to other training, Compressor Mechanics attend a significant amount of specialized safety training; Chemical, H2S, Confined Space, Defensive Driving, etc.

Requirements:

Requirements

• Strong ethics and reliable attendance
• Must be self-motivated to consistently maintain facilities and flexible to perform discrete project goals safely and in a timely fashion.
• Agreeable to be on call-out rotations; respond to emergency maintenance calls - travel is only within northern Michigan
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings: background, Motor Vehicle Record, drug, and physical; able to pass ongoing drug screenings (post incident, randoms, and probable cause)
• Subject to applicable US Department of Transportation regulations and ability to meet state and federal regulations governing vehicle operations (chauffeurs license, DOT Medical Exam for Commercial Motor Vehicle)
• Must be able to obtain and keep a DOT medical card (regular DOT physicals)
• MUST have valid chauffeur driver license (can obtain post offer)
• Provide own hand tools up to 1 1/4"
• Required to live within a 20-to-60-mile radius of assigned reporting stations.
• Must have technology and computer skills; ability to be proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to utilize iPhone or iPad apps

Physical / Exposure

• Rare-to-frequent exposure to dampness, noise, dust, radiation, heights, fumes, winds, ice, chemicals, escaping gas, H2S, adverse/extreme weather conditions (hot and cold), cramped conditions
• Riverside trains for confined space, hazmat and lock out tag out
• Assistance provided via crane or co-workers for large/heavy items
• Need manual and finger dexterity; hand/grip strength; depth perception
• Safety equipment - this is a safety sensitive position; proper PPE is required
• Outdoors 90% (Northern Michigan weather conditions)
• Physicality can vary day to day - Standing 40%; Walking 40%; Driving/Sitting 20%; frequent squatting/kneeling/climbing; lift/carry/push/pull 0-50lbs frequently; occasional 75-100lb lift/carry/push/pull; frequently reach above/at/below shoulder

Schedule

• Work schedule – 5 & 2 schedule – Monday – Friday generally 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
• Call out rotation - typically 1 week on call, every 4 weeks (including weekend/evening/overnight call outs)
• Meals - Unpaid 30 minutes, generally taken between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm, or when most appropriately and safely to do so

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Company provided: goggles / face shields / safety glasses (stipend for prescription safety glasses); hard hats; Tyvek suits; respirators; slicker suit; H2S monitors; fall protection; hearing protection
• Employee provided: safety toed boots (company provides annual stipend); work gloves; flame resistant clothing (company provides 3 shirts and 3 pants)

Benefits:

• Company paid: Retirement matching; Employee assistance program; Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability; paid Holiday/Sick/Vacation/Bereavement/Jury leave
• Employee paid: 401k/Roth; Medical (3 plans – Riverside pays 60% to 100% of monthly premium - Employee is responsible for 0% to 40% based on plan elected and # of people on plan); Dental (2 plans); Vision; Life (term and whole); AD Long Term Disability; Critical Illness; Spending Accounts FSA, HSA, DC FSA; Legal Shield and/or ID Shield
• Potential discretionary bonuses and merit increases (performance based)

Reports to: Compression Supervisor