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Energy Transfer Partners

Operates energy transport and storage network

Field Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOdessa, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Level C requires 0–2 years of relevant industry or equivalent work experience; Level B requires 2–4 years; Level A/Lead requires 4 or more years.
  • A valid driver's license with a demonstrated safe driving record is required; USDOT driver certification under FMCSA may be required depending on applicable law, reporting location, and geographic work area.
  • Strong organizational skills are required.
  • Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to work effectively in a group environment are required.
  • The candidate must be self-starting and able to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
  • The candidate must be able to work in adverse weather, confined spaces, industrial and construction settings, around hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, extreme temperatures, loud machinery, and on equipment and facilities requiring adherence to safe work procedures. The role may require lifting over 75 pounds and using appropriate personal protective equipment, including respirators.
  • The candidate must be available for after-hours, nighttime, weekend, and holiday call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies, and maintain reliable attendance.
  • The candidate must live within 45 minutes of the work location.
  • The candidate must maintain truck tool inventory while on hitch and keep the truck clean and orderly.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate compressor station equipment, plant facilities, and pipeline facilities, including prime movers, compressors, valves, filters, separators, dehydrators, pumps, and auxiliary equipment, to meet production and throughput requirements reliably and efficiently while complying with partnership procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Plan, organize, prioritize, communicate, and coordinate work with employees and contractors to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and effectively.
  • Provide budgetary information, schedule work and outages, order materials, maintain inventory, and coordinate necessary resources.
  • Interpret and use drawings, schematics, loading curves, original equipment manufacturer manuals, and other technical resources to perform assigned work.
  • Safely use hand and power tools and portable and mobile work equipment in hazardous, classified, and non-hazardous environments.
  • Use precision measurement equipment to determine dimensions and set operating equipment clearances and tolerances.
  • Maintain equipment records, logs, inventory, and other documentation required by partnership procedures and regulatory agencies.
  • Provide training and leadership to develop and maintain effective work crews, depending on the level hired.
  • Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform associated tasks, and complete required documentation for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, and other applicable agencies.
  • Maintain facilities, grounds, and work areas in a safe, orderly, and efficient manner.
  • Participate in and provide leadership for safety programs and initiatives while following policies and procedures.
  • Provide rotating on-call support for areas of responsibility.
  • Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures.
  • Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures.
  • Perform repair and maintenance of gas compression equipment in the Odessa, Texas region.
  • Travel overnight occasionally as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience troubleshooting and performing major and minor maintenance on 3600 ADEM III and ADEM IV equipment is preferred.
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn and perform operational and maintenance tasks associated with various facilities and equipment are preferred.
  • Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Outlook, and other computer-based training, time-reporting, expense-reporting, online work applications, and documentation, is preferred.

About the Company

Energy Transfer Partners

Operates energy transport and storage network

Energy Transfer Partners owns and operates a large network of pipelines and energy infrastructure across the United States, supporting natural gas midstream activities, interstate and intrastate transport, storage, and the movement of crude oil, NGL, and refined products. It runs NGL fractionation and owns Lake Charles LNG, and it has equity stakes in Sunoco LP and USA Compression Partners with general partner interests. Revenue comes from transportation fees, storage services, and the sale of energy products, backed by a diversified asset base across 44 states. Its goal is to provide reliable, integrated energy transport and storage infrastructure that supports national energy markets and delivers value through steady access to transportation and related services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
1995

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