Fuel Farm Mechanic in Edinburgh

As a member of the Menzies Aviation Fuel Farm Mechanic Team, you will be responsible for performing periodic maintenance and inspections on filters, pumps, valves, tanks, pressure controls, metering and gauging equipment, and company vehicles. You will be required to maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair above mentioned equipment as well as pipeline issues, electrical equipment, motors, switch gears, and lighting.
• Repairs and maintain hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical equipment on fuel hydrant systems facilities/systems including product related equipment on fuel vacuum vehicles.
• Investigate and adjust customer complaints/concerns regarding fuel systems maintenance.
• Diagnose problems using test equipment, statistical, equipment history, manufacturers specifications and industry related standards.
• Follow company and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain records relating to maintenance.
• Support Quality Control and Fuel System Operators.
• Ability to meet the Station’s attendance standards.
• Assist Department Manager, in his/her absence, by performing basic supervisory skills and communicate the operational status and objectives to Base Management.
• Duties are commensurate with that of military Liquid Fuels Maintenance (LFM) Technician.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work any shift.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain valid US driver’s license.
• Must pass all pre-employment testing including a colour vision and a drug test.
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.
• Handle fueling carts and fueling hoses which will require you to lift and move up to 70lbs.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Must pass background check and obtain US Custom seal.
• Experience and understanding of industrial process controls, communication, and automation, particularly those commonly used in the petroleum industry.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, loss/gains, inventories, inches/feet to gallons/barrels conversions, proportions, percentages, areas, weights, lengths, diameters, radius, circumferences, flow rates, pressures, voltage, amperes, watts, resistance and volumes in standard and metric.
• Work is done primarily outdoors; must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airports and Custom badges/seals.
• Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Gas Engines/Diesel Mechanic experience preferred.
• PLC and computer experience preferred.
• Electronics experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to build relationships.

Benefits:

• $32.00 /Hr.
• Advancement Opportunities to Lead, Supervisor and Manager.
• Three Health Plans through Meritain Health that offer a variety of coverage.
• Two Dental Plans through Delta Dental.
• Vision Insurance Plan through Met Life Vision.
• Paid Vacation.
• Accident Coverage Plan.
• Critical Illness Coverage Plan.
• Hospital Indemnity Coverage Plan.
• Company Paid Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 401K Savings Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Prepaid Legal Coverage Plan.
• Identity Theft Protection Plan.
• Pet Discount Coverage and Pet Insurance Plan.
• Uniform Provided.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, high voltages and high hydraulic/pneumatic pressures. The employee is also frequently exposed to very loud noise levels, fumes or airborne particles and hazardous substances, materials or waste. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places.

Under the daily supervision of the Maintenance Manager with assistance as needed from the Station Manager. Performs periodic maintenance and inspections on filters, pumps, valves, tanks, pressure controls, metering and gauging equipment, company vehicles. Troubleshoot and repair above mentioned equipment as well as pipeline issues, electrical equipment, motors, switch gear, and lighting. Ensures that all work assigned is performed in a timely fashion with quality workmanship. Ensure through definitive methods that product meets or exceeds quality standards set forth; ensure all work is completed in a timely manner, contributing to an efficient operation, while projecting a professional image for MENZIES AVIATION.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with arms, climb or balance; and talk or hear. The individual must also be able to open and close large valve on 16" product delivery pipelines quickly. Opening and closing these valves involves twisting and pulling motion and sometimes considerable physical exertion. Other tasks include digging and shoveling, such as snow removal around equipment and office. Employee may also engage in debris removal which involves lifting, bending and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70lbs.

EEO Statement:

Menzies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions exclusively on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, colour, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression or identity, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all individuals employed by Menzies Aviation are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct. The Company further will make all employment decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention, compensation, training, discipline and termination of employment decisions without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Relocation or employment authorization is not included with this job.

Qualifications:

• High School or better.
• Experience in petroleum industry.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Required: DRIVERS LICENSE.