Lead Mechanic

About the Company

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We inspire our employees to create superior value for customers, investors, and the community through long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House, and many more. We offer industry-leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO, and abundant career opportunities within our award-winning organization of over 12,000 employees.

About the Role

This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of pipelines, equipment, and performance of work associated with daily operation and maintenance of gas and liquid facilities and pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate compressor station or pump station equipment, plant facilities, and pipeline facilities including: prime movers and compressors, valves, filters, separators, dehydrators, pumps, and auxiliary equipment to meet production and product throughput requirements in a reliable and efficient manner while complying with procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, organize, prioritize, communicate, and coordinate work with employees and contractors to ensure work is completed safely, timely, and effectively.
• Provide budgetary information, schedule work and outages, order materials, maintain inventory, and coordinate needed resources.
• Interpret and utilize drawings, schematics, loading/pump curves, OEM manuals, and other technical resources in the performance of assigned work.
• Effectively and safely use hand tools, power tools, and portable and mobile work equipment in hazardous, classified, and non-hazardous environments.
• Utilize precision measurement equipment to determine dimensions and set operating equipment clearances and tolerances.
• Maintain equipment records, logs, inventory, and other documentation required by procedures and regulatory agencies.
• Provide training and leadership to develop and maintain effective work crews, dependent upon level hired.
• Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform associated tasks, and complete required documentation (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.).
• Maintain facilities, grounds, and work areas in a safe, orderly, and efficient manner.
• Actively participate and provide leadership in safety programs and initiatives while following policies and procedures.
• Provide on-call support for areas of responsibility on a rotating basis.
• Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures.
• Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with demonstrated safe driving record; ability to be certified as a USDOT driver under FMCSA may be required based on applicable law, reporting location, and geographic work area.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a group environment.
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Must live within 45 minutes of reporting location.

Qualifications by Level

• Level C: 0 – 2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience.
• Level B: 2 – 4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience.
• Level A: 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with ability to learn and perform operation and maintenance tasks associated with various types of facilities and equipment.
• Proficiency with computers including MS Office applications such as Excel and Outlook, as well as other computer-based work training, time reporting, expense reporting, and online work applications and documentation.

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions.
• Work may include confined spaces and may require heavy lifting in excess of 75 lbs with or without assistance.
• Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials, and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required, including respirators.
• Work on and around equipment and facilities that require knowledge of and adherence to safe work procedures and practices.
• Subject to call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays.
• Reliable attendance at work.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Benefits

• Industry-leading compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• 401(k) match with additional profit sharing.
• Paid time off (PTO).