Tradesperson

Overview:

Where there is growth, there is opportunity.

Pembina U.S. Corporation is actively hiring a Mechanical Tradesperson based in Channahon, Illinois.
Part of Transmission & Extraction, the Channahon Operations team plays an important role in supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility. Operating in a continuous-process environment, the site brings together Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other technical teams to operate and maintain complex processing equipment and critical infrastructure. With a strong focus on Zero by Choice, operational excellence, asset reliability, and environmental performance, the team works collaboratively to ensure equipment and processes are operated safely and effectively.

Reporting to the Mechanical Day Foreman, the Mechanical Tradesperson will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, functionality, and reliability of plant maintenance systems, directly supporting overall facility operations. Working within a diverse team that includes plant operations, maintenance technicians, safety coordinators, engineers, and contractors, you will contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the plant. The role requires a strong understanding of safe work practices, troubleshooting, and maintenance of safety relief valves, LM 2500, pumps, and alignments.

Pembina’s Operations include Transmission and Extraction asset base underpins the safe, reliable movement and processing of hydrocarbon streams across North America. These operations gather, transport, and process production from upstream sources through an integrated network of pipelines and facilities, ensuring efficient delivery to downstream markets.

Through extraction and processing capabilities, hydrocarbon streams are optimized into usable products, supporting system integrity, operational flexibility, and value realization across Pembina’s interconnected infrastructure.

Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Champion Pembina’s Zero by Choice safety culture and Life Saving Rules by integrating physical, psychological, and cyber safety into day-to-day work; take personal accountability for regulatory and company compliance, audit readiness, hazard identification, and the protection of people, assets, and information;
• Troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and maintain a broad range of stationary and rotating mechanical equipment, including pumps, compressors, turbines, valves, piping systems, and associated plant equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Channahon facility;
• Perform precision alignment of pumps and rotating equipment, using appropriate alignment techniques and tools to ensure equipment is installed and maintained within required tolerances and reliability standards;
• Safely disassemble, inspect, diagnose, repair, replace, and reassemble mechanical equipment and components, ensuring work is completed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, engineering specifications, established maintenance practices, and site procedures;
• Read and interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment and mechanical drawings, technical manuals, specifications, and maintenance procedures to effectively troubleshoot equipment issues and complete maintenance activities;
• Use precision measuring, alignment, and diagnostic tools to assess equipment condition, identify wear or mechanical deficiencies, verify tolerances, and support accurate troubleshooting and repair decisions;
• Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities and provide hands-on mechanical support during equipment outages, planned shutdowns, turnarounds, start-ups, and emergency repair situations;
• Effectively use the site’s computerized maintenance management system to review maintenance requirements, document equipment condition, create and complete work orders, record repairs and parts used, and maintain accurate equipment maintenance history;
• Monitor equipment performance and proactively identify mechanical integrity and reliability concerns, working with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to troubleshoot recurring issues and recommend practical improvements that enhance equipment reliability and plant performance;
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Safety, contractors, and other site personnel to plan and safely execute maintenance activities while minimizing operational impacts and supporting overall facility objectives;
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment by demonstrating strong housekeeping, shop organization, and tool-control practices, including the proper care, storage, and use of tools and maintenance equipment;
• Participate in job planning, pre-job safety discussions, hazard assessments, lockout/tagout requirements, and other safe work processes to ensure maintenance activities are properly coordinated and safely executed; and
• Support and contribute to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace by building productive working relationships, sharing technical knowledge, supporting team members, and demonstrating professionalism and respect in day-to-day interactions.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Industrial Maintenance experience
• Industrial mechanical maintenance experience in a refinery, petrochemical, pipeline, natural gas processing, power generation, or similar heavy-industrial facility;
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and troubleshooting pumps, valves, piping, rotating equipment, and associated mechanical systems;
• Experience performing precision shaft alignment and mechanical equipment installation and repair;
• Experience with LM2500 or similar gas turbine equipment is an asset;
• Experience maintaining or coordinating inspection and repair of pressure safety/relief valves is an asset;
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation;
• Working knowledge of safe work practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safe isolation of mechanical equipment;
• Experience using a CMMS, SAP, and Microsoft Office applications is considered an asset;
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance activities in an operating plant environment; and
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet applicable site access and work requirements.

Shift-Schedule:

The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. During planned shutdowns, typically occurring twice annually, employees will be required to work 12-hour shifts.

Pembina offers competitive compensation (base plus incentive bonus), a comprehensive benefits program including 401(k), competitive health benefits including Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks of paid leave for eligible employees, flexible work arrangements for applicable positions, and tuition reimbursement in a work environment that is based on mutual respect, honesty, and integrity.

This position requires Pre-Employment testing including Background check, Drug Screen and Fit for Duty Exam. Testing includes testing for marijuana metabolites.

This position is considered “Safety Sensitive” and so will require Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Testing which includes testing for marijuana metabolites.  You may also be required to provide a Driver’s License.

The successful candidate must live 50 miles of reporting location.