Pipeline Mechanic
Chase, KS, US, 67524-9400
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
CHS, Inc. has an exciting opportunity at our Pipelines & Terminals division in Chase, KS. We are looking for a Mechanic to perform repairs, preventive maintenance, replacements, or adjustments to ensure the avialability and reliability of all area equipment. You must be a self-motivated, detail-oriented, results-driven individual with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a strong commitment to customer service and the ability to work in both a team environment and on self-directed tasks are necessary.
Responsibilities
- Perform required maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, meters, mixers, and other miscellaneous equipment in a safe, workman like manner and with the highest achievable quality.
- Schedule and perform preventive maintenance on equipment in the assigned ara of responsibility to minimize unscheduled downtime and to improve the availability and the reilability of equipment.
- Record and monitor equipment run time, vibration trends, and results of oil analysis to help predict failures and help develop the preventive maintenance schedule.
- Keep accurate record of work done and work to be done including compliance with all required documentation for the D.O.T.
- Keep an accurate inventory of all equipment within the assigned area of responsibility.
- Keep an inventory of spares and critical repair parts for all equipment on the pipeline in the assigned area.
- Be familiar with and comply with all applicable safety procedures such as lockout-tag out, hot work permits, confined space entry, etc.
- Participate as a member of the area work team and perform other duties as requested or needed.
- This position is subject to emergency callouts on nights and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- High school diploma or GED
- 2+ Years of related experience and/or training
- Valid driver’s license
- Current CDL or the ability to obtain
Additional Qualifications
- Technical degree/certificate in related field of study
- Familiar with specialty tools, such as micrometers and vibration and alignment equipment
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
- Some out of town travel required
Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.