Bering Straits Native Corporation
Plants/Fuel Distribution System Mechanic
Form B
Element
Company:
Department or
Contract Name
Location:
Explanation
Kodiak Support Services
POL, Bart Rippey
Element
Wage/Salary:
FLSA Status:
Explanation
$33.53
Non-exempt (hourly) Union
USCG Kodiak, Alaska
EEO Job Group
Reports to:
Position Type:
Shift/ Hours:
Garry Kernan
Regular FT
Regular Day Shift and on-call
(Mon – Fri, 7:45 AM –
4:30PM)
Regular Post
SCA/DBA/Union:
Security Clearance:
Background
Screening:
Administrative Support Workers
(category per EEO Job Classification
guide)
Teamsters CBA
No
Yes per contract requirements
Type of Post
Date Job
Description Created
July 16, 2013
Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are
not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY
Kodiak Support Services Plants is seeking a Plants/Fuels Distribution Mechanic to perform Fuels and
Plants maintenance and repairs to a variety of valves, pumps and systems. Individuals assigned to this
classification will operate under the general direction of our Shop Lead and in accordance with
established procedures and methods.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Maintains and repairs industrial Plants at the U.S. Coast Guard Base in Kodiak, Alaska. Repair
and maintenance responsibilities include fuel storage and distribution systems, water and
wastewater systems, steam generation and distribution systems and maintenance of a liquid oily
waste processing facility. The Fuel Distribution System Mechanic maintains and repairs fuel
storage and distribution systems, using hand and power tools and testing instruments, inspects
fuel receiving, storage, and distribution facilities to detect and correct leakage, corrosion, faulty
fittings, and malfunction of mechanical units, meters, and gauges, (such as distribution lines,
float gauges, piping valves, pumps, and roof sumps); inspects electrical wiring, switches, and
controls for safe-operating condition, grounding, and adjustment, lubricates and repacks valves;
lubricates pumps, replaces gaskets, seals and corrects pumping equipment misalignment, and
cleans strainers and filters. This mechanic services water separators, checks meters for correct
delivery and calibration, overhauls system components such as pressure regulating valves and
excess valves, disassembles, adjusts, aligns, and calibrates gauges and meters or replaces them,
removes and installs equipment such as filters and piping to modify system or repair and replace
system component. Duties include: cleaning fuel tanks and distribution lines, removing corrosion
and repainting surfaces, overhauling vacuum and pressure vents, floating roof seals, hangers, and
roof sumps, and maintaining record of inspections and repairs. Disassembles, adjusts aligns and
calibrates gages, thermometers and meters and replaces them. Must have knowledge of and
experience in the practical application of hydrostatic testing. Operates, Maintains, inspects and
repairs spill response equipment and accessories. Participates as spill response team member.
May be required to be on-call as a spill response team member. Maintains and updates schematic
of systems. May perform duties as assigned in the Steam Plant, Water Treatment Plant and
Waste Water Treatment Plant.
2. Required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within one year with Hazardous
endorsement.
3. Own and maintain sufficient hand tools to perform the job.
4. Required to qualify as a Fuels Operator within one year of hire.
5. Performs work assignments on all types of equipment in a timely and efficient manner with a
high level of quality.
6. Lift parts and equipment components that weigh a maximum of 70 pounds when assisting
7. Use and understand proper test equipment to troubleshoot for needed repairs.
8. Project a positive company image with fellow employees, customers, and management;
comply with company dress code.
9. Keep work area clean and orderly; follow all work safety rules and procedures.
10. Keep up to date with developments in tooling, technologies and systems.
11. Required to work overtime when needed.
12. Accumulate contaminated dirt and filters in drums. Complete stock transfer and transport full
drums by forklift to Hazardous Waste Storage area.
13. Work with hazardous waste and receive Hazardous Waste Training every year.
NON - ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
Required:
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40 hour HAZWOPPER certification required (current)
ISC-200 training completed
Three years of Fuel Terminal Maintenance and Repair or equivalent experience
One year Experience as Fuel Farm Operator
High School Completion or GED Equivalent.
Must be able to communicate clearly (oral and written) in the English Language.
Must be able to work independently
Good documentation and organization skills
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Must be able to respond to calls for work outside of normal working hours
Must be able to clearly communicate by radio
Must be familiar with Microsoft programs
 The successful candidate will be required to join the Teamster Union.
Preferred:
 CDL with Hazardous endorsement.
 State of Alaska Painters Card
 ASME-certified for welding of pipelines and components
 Trained and certified as a “Ship Yard Competent person”
 Alaska State Boilers Operator Licensing
 Alaska State Water treatment or wastewater treatment licensing or experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to provide, maintenance, repairs and rebuilding of Fuel Distribution Facilities.
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.
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Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending,
stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent squatting
standing or kneeling position with frequent opportunity to move about. Sitting is less that 10% of the
day.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job.
Ability to perform manual labor under dirty and uncomfortable situations and in all types of weather,
based from a fully operational company shop.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:
As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as
have acceptable reference and background check results.
Bering Straits Native Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Minority/
Female/ Disabled/ Veteran. Native preference applies pursuant to PL93-638
We are a drug free workplace. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION:
I certify that I have read this job description, received a copy of same, and that I can perform the
essential functions listed above, with or without accommodations. I understand that if an
accommodation is desired, it is my responsibility to inform management of such request in writing and
that my employment is at will, unless otherwise stated in a separate employment agreement.
Printed Name of Employee
Signature of Employee
Date
Reviewed by: Name & Job Title of Hiring Manager or Staff
Date
Approved by: Name & Job Title of HR Staff
Date
Disposition: Signed copy filed in Personnel File; copy provided to employee. Review upon recruitment or performance
evaluation activity (at least annually)
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