Mechanic B (GoM Offshore – Rotator) Job

ABOUT HESS CORPORATION

Hess is a leading international independent energy company engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. 

We have an industry leading position in the Bakken in North Dakota – a key U.S. shale play. Hess is also one of the largest producers in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico and a key natural gas producer and supplier to Peninsular Malaysia and Thailand. The company is engaged in exploration and appraisal activities offshore Guyana, participating in one of the industry’s largest oil discoveries in the past decade, as well as the Gulf of Mexico, Suriname and Nova Scotia.

Hess aims to attract, retain and energize the best people by investing in their professional development and providing them with challenging and rewarding opportunities for personal growth. We are always looking for talented professionals who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in the world and in their careers. We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our employees, safeguarding the environment and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business.

For more information about Hess Corporation, please visit our website at Hess.com. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mechanical Technician assures stable facility operation and assists with the delivery of production targets through competent operations and maintenance of the platform’s mechanical equipment.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

• Complying with the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations 
• Complying with all requirements in the GOM Management Systems documents and Hess EHS standards and practices as defined within the Hess EHS and Social Responsibility (SR) Management System 
• Participating in the safety observation card (SOC) program 
• Always demonstrating personal leadership in process and occupational safety 
• Assuring the correct permits, isolations, lift plans, etc., are created and properly executed 
• Assuring any work undertaken personally or by co-workers is done with a driven purpose to eliminate or reduce risk from the workplace 
• Contributing to the safe and efficient operations through competent operations and maintenance of process systems and associated equipment 
• Completing operations in accordance with regulatory requirements, company controls and guidelines 
• Assuring the correct permits, isolations, lift plans, etc., are created and properly executed 
• Performing the duties of a Permit Issuer or a Permit Holder in compliance with the Hess Permit to Work system and according to competency level 
• Understanding Stop Work Authority (SWA) and Ultimate Work Authority (UWA), proactively using SWA when necessary 
• Assisting in improved EHS performance: 

• Managing occupational health and safety risks to eliminate injuries, illness, and incidents 
• Assuring two-way dialogue with employees, contractors and other stakeholders during pre-job planning, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), toolbox talks, SIMOPS meeting and during the job 
• Managing process safety risks, including environmental risks, to reduce process upsets including spills, leaks, and flaring  

• Participating as a member of the Emergency Response Team: 

• Complying with the assigned responsibilities defined in each asset’s Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and the Emergency Evacuation Plan (EEP) 
• Participating in emergency response exercises to assure a full understanding of the process and procedures 

Quality 
• Maintaining the capability to operate, perform maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical and system issues for the following equipment: 

• Rotating equipment (e.g., reciprocating engines, gas turbines, centrifugal and positive displacement compressors, and vertical lift pumps and generators) 
• Non-rotating equipment support (e.g., inspection, maintenance, installation: pipework and valves/fittings) 
• Ancillary equipment (e.g., maintenance of waste heat recovery units, heat exchangers, plate/frame, and tube/shell) 
• Firefighting (e.g., inspection, operation, and maintenance: firewater pumps) 

• Recommending changes to the maintenance strategy, policy and procedures as required 
• Performing equipment audits of available spare parts to assure there are no gaps in potential breakdowns 
• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance activities as scheduled 
• Working with the team to assure complete job plans and work packs, ensuring there are no gaps in work orders and all information is correct prior to being progressed 
• Routinely performing equipment repairs based on health checks in alignment with the GOM Condition-Based Monitoring Strategy (e.g., lube oil sampling analysis, vibration analysis, thermography, etc.) 
• Assuring that maintenance defects are recorded in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), in a timely manner and to the appropriate amount of detail 
• Complying with the Hess Work Management process in SAP for all work on the facility 
• Actively participating in the Hess Lean Continuous Improvement (CI) process, striving to improve operating and run-time efficiency 
• Maintaining full engagement and compliance with the System Ownership plan (autonomous maintenance) 
• Working with the team to assure that equipment received onboard is the correct type and specification as ordered, prior to scheduled work 
• Participating in root-cause failure investigations as required to prevent recurrences and help identify trigger events as failure causes 
• Assuring the technical integrity of equipment and maintenance standards, recommending changes to the maintenance strategy, policy and procedures as required 
• Comply with all requirements in the Hess Operational Management System (HOMS) documents 
• Participating in meetings as designated by the agreed terms of reference (TORs) 

Delivery 
• Informing the Maintenance Supervisor (MS) or Senior Mechanical Technician of any maintenance activities that could potentially impact reliability 

Cost 
• Having an awareness of and challenging all maintenance and consumable costs incurred within the Operations teams’ production activities 

People 
• Jointly agreeing upon personal performance objectives with the MS and implementing/maintaining management and career development to improve and enhance contribution to the overall team and safety of the facility 
• Regularly reviewing personal performance objectives and progress with the MS 
• Actively engaging in the sharing of technical knowledge with team members and Mechanical Technicians on other Hess facilities 

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and Skills 
• Complying with and meeting the Hess Corporation and Regulatory Competency Requirements for GOM 
• High level of knowledge and understanding around operational and process safety 
• Understanding and complying with BSEE GOM Regulatory Requirements as defined by Hess for competence requirements within this role/discipline 
• Knowledge with maintenance of rotating equipment, including turbines, generators, and centrifugal pumps 
• Knowledge in rotating and non-rotating mechanical equipment 
• Knowledge of SAP or other CMMS 
• Good working knowledge of Permit to Work systems 
• Good computer skills with the Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) 
• Completing ongoing education, refresher, and new equipment training to maintain high-level performance 
• Leadership and coaching skills 

Experience 
• Experience working offshore deepwater desirable 

Education, Training & Certifications 
• Associates degree preferred, minimum requirement is High School diploma or GED equivalent required 
• Obtaining and maintaining Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) 
• Obtaining and maintaining Production Safety Systems training (T-2) 

Competencies 
The Hess Way of Working refers to competencies considered absolute pre-requisites for success. How you deliver results is as important as what you achieve. Every employee is expected to demonstrate the behaviors within these competencies to be considered an effective performer and, ultimately, earn career growth opportunities.
•    Builds Trusted Relationships
•    Thinks Strategically
•    Inspires Innovation
•    Demonstrates Courage
•    Drives Continuous Improvement
•    Makes Quality Decisions
•    Delivers High Performance

Hess is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Hess is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, click here or send an email to MyHR@Hess.com.

Posting Notes: Lisa Willet | Employee | Field/Plant Operations | United States| Louisiana | Fourchon | | |  | | No | 27478