Mechanical Project Technician - All Locations

Description:

At Refined Technologies, we believe operating with an eternal purpose fuels excellence. This guides everything we do; it gives us a purpose that is greater than ourselves. RTI is the leader in the chemical cleaning segment of the refining industry, providing patented chemistries, processes, and equipment for cleaning and treating units during shutdowns. While focused on clients, we are fueled by our mission to: Honor God Always, Help People Develop, Pursue Excellence, and Earn a Profit.

We are a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial-minded organization full of servant-hearted leaders. Want to know more about our culture? Check out the RTI Playbook. If you’re ready for your work to matter, we’re ready to hear from you!

We are always looking for talent for our Mechanical Project Technician team – we are growing fast! Our locations include Beaumont, Baton Rouge, Chicago, Corpus Christie, Pasadena, Gulf Coast, West Coast, Rockies, and Tulsa. *This posting is for US locations only.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Measures and tracks project status using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Directs refinery personnel and contractors on the staging and demobilization of RTI mechanical equipment.
• Performs/leads teams to work safely in all plant settings. Has the ability to identify potential safety incidents and mitigate as necessary to prevent incidents from occurring.
• Assists Mechanical Project Managers as requested.
• Create and share lessons learned to improve project performance.
• Oversee and provide on-site support for delivery, installation, repair/maintenance, and demobilization of RTI mechanical rental equipment, ensuring project excellence.
• Perform other duties as required to support RTI’s business needs.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to diagnose and solve problems during the actual applications.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Performs work safely in all settings.
• Ability to use hand tools to create and maintain operating equipment
• Ability to clearly and confidently communicate plans to refinery contractors (strong communication skills- written and verbal).
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Preferred Qualifications

• Documented mechanical aptitude or formal mechanical education. Preference is given to those with process knowledge of upgrader, refinery or petrochemical units.
• Valid passport or willingness to obtain one.
• Understanding of refinery piping circuits and PFD drawings of the application (strong mechanical aptitude).

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

The Company requires passing a pre-employment physical in which an objective medical professional will determine whether you can safely meet the physical demands of the position.

• Outside locations in extreme temperatures and weather conditions including wind, rain, snow, and other forms of inclement weather.
• Typically, 12 continuous hours that may extend up to 16 – 18 hours if an emergent need exists, for up to 14 days in a row.
• Day shift and/or night shift.
• Duration of Workhours During Project Executions:
• Working Conditions During Project Executions:
• Environments that may necessitate the use of respiratory protection for the shift duration.
• Uneven or unstable ground, and wet, muddy, or slippery surfaces and footings.
• Routine, intermittent exposure to noise more than 85 dBA-TWA.

§ Half-face, full-face, and/or supplied air

§ Medical clearance to use respiratory protection is required.

§ Quantitative fit testing for specific respiratory protection is required.

• Work at heights up to 150 ft/ 45m accessed via stairs, climbing ladders, or critical lifts by cranes. This requires an ability to climb ladders and stairs without issue.
• Bending and stooping repeatedly and performing task including twisting or turning valves and using wrenches and hand tools.
• Pushing / pulling up to 100 lbs., without assistance.
• Standing and walking for up to 12 to 16 hours daily with minimal rest breaks. May exceed 10,000 to 15,000 steps per day.
• Physical Demands:
• Lifting and carrying up to 40lbs., without assistance.

Travel Requirements

Depending on region, travel requirements can vary. Ability to travel 50-100 overnights per year to multiple North American markets to support a growing list of clients. Out of town assignments can range from 3-15 days in length.

About Refined Technologies

RTI is a global industrial solutions provider delivering value to process facilities through expert-level refinery professionals skilled in operations, engineering, and process supervision. RTI helps those who fuel the world produce energy more effectively by delivering safe, fast, and predictable shutdowns in upstream and downstream facilities through innovative operations teams and revolutionary cleaning technologies.

In keeping with state laws requiring salary reporting; for applicants in California the salary range for this position is from $65,100 - $88,100. For applicants in the state of Washington, the salary range is $56,600 - $76,600.The applicable base pay range will be contingent on the primary work location, the complexity and responsibility of the role, and the candidate’s relevant experience and skills.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Refined Technologies, Inc. without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (e.g., TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.