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Energy Transfer Partners

Operates energy transport and storage network

Mechanic

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Nov 9
Full-timeOdessa, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Relevant industry or equivalent work experience is required according to level: Level C requires 0–2 years, Level B requires 2–4 years, and Level A 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.
  • 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 good judgment.
  • The role requires the ability to work in confined spaces and may involve lifting more than 75 pounds, with or without assistance.
  • The role may require appropriate personal protective equipment, including respirators, in industrial and construction settings involving hazardous products, processes, materials, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and loud machinery.
  • The candidate must adhere to safe work procedures and practices around equipment and facilities.
  • Reliable attendance is required.
  • The candidate must be available for after-hours, nighttime, weekend, and holiday call-outs for operational issues and emergencies.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate liquid pumps, pump station equipment, and pipeline facilities, including positive-displacement pumps, single-stage and multistage centrifugal pumps, gear pumps, split-case pumps, tank mixers, and valves.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, Department of Transportation inspections, and valve maintenance, testing, and repair; assist with other mechanical needs to meet production and product-throughput requirements safely, reliably, efficiently, and in compliance 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 needed resources.
  • Interpret and use drawings, schematics, loading and pump curves, original equipment manufacturer manuals, and other technical resources to perform assigned work.
  • Safely use hand tools, 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 required tasks, and complete required documentation, including for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Transportation, and Environmental Protection Agency.
  • 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.
  • Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn and perform operation and maintenance tasks associated with various types of facilities and equipment are preferred.
  • Computer proficiency is preferred, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Outlook, as well as computer-based work training, time reporting, expense reporting, and online work applications and documentation.

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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