Experienced Leak Repair Technician

Red Flame Industries is currently seeking On-line Leak Repair Technicians to repair various process leaks on live operating systems. Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor, this position directly contributes and supports the Leak Repair service line of RFI and provides client billable person-hours on work in the field and offers ability to work in other mechanical scopes if leak seal projects are not scheduled.

Required Qualifications:

5+ Years Leak Repair Experience

Perform all duties as assigned by supervision including, but not limited to, the following as needed:

• Possess the skills found in the leak repair skill list (the skills possessed will determine skill level and pay grade)
• Communicate/Coordinate with plant personnel in a professional and respectful manner
• Establish relationships with facility maintenance personnel for future scopes.
• Assess leaking component(s) and provide relevant information to supervisor and engineering
• Take field measurements of leaking component (ability to sketch and properly dimension non-standard components is a must)
• Competent use of the following measuring devices: Vernier calipers, OD calipers, ID calipers, circumference tape, measuring tape (able to read increments to 1/32), depth gauge, level, square, angle finder and 3D scanning tools as required.
• Ability to adhere to Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Safe Work Procedures (Procedural non-compliance will not be tolerated)
• Conduct, and/or take part in, Field Level Risk Assessments and toolbox talks on site or over Teams.
• Complete daily reports outlining the work activities
• Complete daily timesheets (LEMs) detailing the labour, equipment, and materials used during the work activities for each day
• Communicate daily activities with office personnel, promptly reporting issues, change in scope or change in field conditions.
• Communicate with co-workers in order to facilitate knowledge transfer, including ability to mentor junior technicians

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum Academic Credentials: High School Diploma
• Valid Driver's license
• Exceptional customer service practices
• Ability to problem solve and discuss solutions
• Computer application knowledge is an asset (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Exceptional interpersonal and teamwork skills
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality
• Entrepreneurial work ethic

Working Conditions:

• Field duties require outdoor work in a plant atmosphere
• Interaction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors and client personnel.
• Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.
• Exposure to live process leaks operating at high pressure/temperature
• Extreme working conditions ie/ very hot or frigid temperatures
• Work in confined space and IDLH atmospheres (relevant training, safeguards, and PPE to be provided)
• Ability to work from heights (including aerial work platforms, ladders, towers, etc)
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection (ie/ full body harness, SCBA, SABA, respirators, chemical suits, steam suits, bunker gear, etc. )
• Camp accommodations or Hotel and LOA will be supplied as applicable.
• Will be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.
• Frequent Travel to Work Sites, Work Truck and Tooling Provided

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to communicate effectively.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employee to investigations.
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine office duties.
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

Leak Repair Technician Applicable Skills:

• Drilling
• Tapping
• Peening
• Valve Packing Injection
• Wire & Peen injection
• Segmental Wire & Peen injection
• Wire Wrap and/or Cable Tensioning Injection
• Work on High Pressure Leaks ( >600psi)
• Use of High Pressure Packing Gland (HPPG)
• Install & Inject Void Fill Enclosure
• Install & Inject Flange Clamp
• Install & Inject Tongue Clamp
• Install (and inject) Perimeter Seal Enclosure
• Perform Manual Pipe Crimp
• Perform Hydraulic Pipe Crimp
• Complete a Threaded Union Injection
• Complete a Valve Seat Injection
• Complete an Upstream Valve Kill
• Perform a Hot Stud Change-out
• Ability to create a proper bolt pattern in field
• Ability to use torque equipment
• Work on Flammable Service
• Use of grounding equipment for flammable service
• Work on Oxygen Service
• Preparation of equipment for work on Oxygen Service
• Proper Sealant Selection based on process conditions
• Ability to calculate a void volume in the field

Role and Responsibilities:

• Perform site assessments/walkdowns/measure-ups, etc.
• Create project specific Field Level Hazard Risk Assessment, Near Miss, Hazard ID etc.
• Review JHAs with technicians on site prior to work
• Receive/review site permits and review with technician(s)
• Complete daily LEMs ensuring that all equipment, material, labour, and expenses are accounted for
• Use and maintenance of project equipment as per OEM specifications and procedures
• Complete work as per the procedure - contact Supervisor/Manager if procedure can't be followed for any reason
• Report all near misses, incidents, etc. and participate in investigations under Management supervision
• Follow project execution plans
• Complete execution paperwork diligently and neatly (ie. Mob checklists, ITPs, Field Reports, etc)
• Complete Daily Ops for each day on site logging all activities for the shift paying particular attention to delays and events that impact productivity or cause standby.
• Mentor/train technicians- sign off on technician qualifications
• Work with Operations Coordinators to build proposals
• Maintain first class client relationships/Customer satisfaction
• Return equipment to shop, complete asset transfers back to inventory
• Competency in all of the On-Line Services

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Part-time hours: 40-84 per week

Pay: $45. 00-$55. 00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay
• LOA/ Subsistence

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life .