Technician, Mechanical (Mentone, TX) Sign-on Bonus

About the Role

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is one of the largest publicly traded partnerships and a leading North American provider of midstream energy services. The Mechanical Technician will perform mechanical functions and duties of inspecting, checking, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing all mechanical equipment to maintain high levels of safe and productive equipment performance.

Location: Mentone, Texas, USA.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance of centrifugal pumps and electric motors, including bearing and seal replacements, alignments, couplings, sumps, fans, and drain piping modifications.
• Maintenance on other mechanical equipment such as block valves, control valves, air compressors, and valve actuators.
• Maintenance and repair of reciprocating engines and associated components.
• Assist with replacement of pumps, motors, valves, and other equipment as needed, including foundation work, initial alignment, testing, and startup.
• Work in process plants or on remote field units.
• Participate in required training programs, process safety management reviews, and safety meetings to comply with state and federal regulations.
• Meet the Company’s Operator Qualification program requirements or work under direct supervision of a qualified individual.
• Review procedures to ensure compliance with company, industry, and regulatory standards.
• Complete records of time and required regulatory reports.
• Maintain close contact with the Area Supervisor regarding maintenance trouble reports and scheduled equipment maintenance to minimize product‑throughput interruptions.
• Optimize work to minimize overtime.
• Perform remedial and preventative maintenance and maintain facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping practices.
• Participate in cross‑training to develop skills in areas specific to other technicians.
• Utilize precision tools and test equipment as needed.
• Respond to operational emergencies as a member of an area emergency response team.
• Perform regulatory‑required inspections.
• Obtain services from contractors for specialty services and supervise their work.
• Train and guide others in the duties of a Mechanical Technician.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (required).
• Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy‑related field (preferred).
• At least 3 + years of mechanical experience (required).
• At least 5 + years of gas‑fired, engine‑driven compressor experience (preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting and maintenance skills (required).
• Experience in maintenance and repair of reciprocating engines and associated components (required).
• Current driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, equipment repair manuals, reports, and federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
• Basic mathematical calculation skills (percentages, ratios, proportions).
• Basic computer skills in MS Word and Excel.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to adapt communication style.
• Initiative, proactive problem‑solving, dependability, and commitment.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with minimal bureaucracy.
• Physical ability to work indoors and outdoors around industrial and electrical equipment, in temperature extremes, lift/push/pull equipment, climb, work at heights, and assume various postures.
• Ability to react to visual, aural, and other signals, and perform visual inspections.
• Capability to work in confined spaces (e.g., tanks, between compressors, vessels).
• Ability to regularly bend, stoop, move between ground and higher levels, lift up to 50 lb manually, transport loads up to 75 lb, and apply up to 100 ft‑lb of torque.
• Ability to enter/exit vehicles regularly and travel over rough roads.
• Willingness to wear special safety equipment and use emergency breathing apparatus or protective gear.
• Availability for call‑outs and overtime.
• Residence within 1 hour of the reporting location or willingness to relocate.

Compensation

• $10,000 sign‑on bonus.
• Additional location‑based incentives.

Schedule

• Day shift.
• Travel up to 10 % of the time.
• On‑call and overtime as needed.