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Energy Transfer Partners

Operates energy transport and storage network

Systems Technician

Equipment MaintenanceUpdated on Oct 29
Full-timeSinking Spring, PA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • An Associate's degree in Electronic Technology or equivalent instrument experience is required.
  • Familiarity with basic satellite functions for data transmission and normal telecommunications equipment is required.
  • Ability to investigate and diagnose reported difficulties and make repairs or adjustments to restore equipment and facilities to proper operation is required.
  • Ability to use test equipment, measuring devices, standard hand tools, power tools, digital voltmeters, network cabling, and crimping and testing equipment is required.
  • Ability to perform routine maintenance, overhauls, greenfield installations, and reconditioning of existing equipment, including remote transmitter units, controllers, uninterruptible power supplies, programmable logic controllers, routers, switches, antennas, radios, camera systems, regulated power supplies, 24 VDC systems, and 120 VAC systems is required.
  • Comfort working inside communication boxes and around low-voltage electrical panels, using electronic tools and test equipment to troubleshoot control and supervisory equipment is required.
  • A good working knowledge of Windows PC operating systems, Microsoft applications, and IP networking is required.
  • Ability to use pertinent safety equipment, including a hard hat and safety glasses, is required.
  • Ability to interpret, install, and troubleshoot information technology equipment and to modify or correct it, including configuring and setting up new equipment to communicate with the SCADA network, is required.
  • Ability to conduct routine testing and document facility safety checks using appropriate tools is required.
  • Ability to assist technicians in other disciplines with routine maintenance, repair, and installation is required. When appropriate craftspeople are absent, the technician may need to diagnose non-instrumentation problems, perform minor repairs, and inform supervision.
  • Ability to keep current with changing industry regulations and standards and willingness to learn new technologies for possible implementation are required.
  • A valid driver's license for the state of residence must be maintained.
  • Ability to obtain a Federal Government-issued TWIC card is required.
  • The technician must be willing to work alone and coordinate with other technicians when needed.
  • The technician must be able to operate pertinent safety equipment and comply with industry safety regulations and standards.
  • The position requires occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, frequent driving, walking, and standing, and work in adverse weather, cramped conditions, and industrial or manufacturing settings with potential exposure to materials, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and loud machinery; appropriate personal protective equipment is required.
  • Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Service, upgrade, maintain, and test telephone equipment, data and voice-grade telephone circuits and equipment, VHF mobile and base communications systems, microwave communications systems, personal computers, printers, CRTs, and computer networking devices.
  • Provide backup technical support and project services for SCADA remote terminal units, programmable logic controllers, and other electronic monitoring and control equipment.
  • Carry out assigned preventive maintenance and installation assignments.
  • Perform periodic and emergency equipment overhauls and reconditioning.
  • Provide regular verbal and written reports on work status and assist in planning individual jobs and broad-based maintenance programs; review major and time-consuming repairs with supervisory advice and assistance.
  • Use pertinent safety equipment in potentially hazardous areas and perform workmanship consistent with industry standards and company work practices.
  • Work in accordance with underwriters' and other applicable codes and engineering drawings and sketches; modify original design and layout based on field inspections and general engineering guidance when required.
  • Investigate and diagnose reported difficulties, and make repairs and adjustments to restore equipment and facilities to proper operation.
  • Use spectrum analyzers, frequency and level meters, data analyzers, other test equipment, measuring devices, and hand and power tools.
  • Direct and coordinate restoration of telephone company circuit outages to minimize downtime.
  • Recommend equipment improvements and routine maintenance to enhance performance; coordinate procedural or policy changes or departures with the appropriate supervisor.
  • Respond to 24-hour emergency call-outs to restore pipeline facility operations system-wide and communicate with other technicians for repair assistance when applicable.
  • Interpret and work from drawings, plans, and specifications for construction or alteration of associated systems and equipment; maintain current company and vendor drawing and specification files; prepare as-built documents and sketches for permanent engineering drawings.
  • Maintain sufficient spare-parts inventory to prevent lengthy service interruptions of communications facilities and equipment, and order parts and repair materials as required.
  • Help maintain safe and healthful working conditions by exercising sound judgment and complying with safety regulations and standards.
  • Inspect or oversee contract employees' installation or maintenance work on electronic equipment when requested.

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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