Mechanic

Energy Transfer•Odessa, TX

About The Position

The Mechanic repairs and maintains pipelines and equipment and performs work associated with the daily operation and maintenance of liquid facilities and pipelines. The position involves inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and operating liquid pumps, pump station equipment, pipeline facilities, and related equipment. The Mechanic coordinates work and resources, uses technical documentation and measurement tools, maintains records, supports regulatory compliance, and contributes to safe and reliable operations. The role may provide training and leadership depending on the level hired and includes rotating on-call support.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Relevant industry or equivalent work experience by job level: Level C requires 0–2 years; Level B requires 2–4 years; Level A requires 4 or more years.
Valid driver's license with a demonstrated safe driving record.
Ability to be certified as a USDOT driver under FMCSA may be required depending on applicable law, reporting location, and geographic work area.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a group environment.
Self-starter able to work independently and exercise good judgment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate liquid pumps, pump station equipment, pipeline facilities, and related equipment, including positive displacement pumps, centrifugal pumps, gear pumps, split case pumps, tank mixers, and valves.
Perform preventive maintenance, DOT-related tasks, and valve maintenance, testing, and repair.
Assist with other mechanical needs to support production and product throughput reliably and efficiently while following 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 resources.
Interpret and use drawings, schematics, loading and pump curves, OEM manuals, and other technical resources.
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 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 level hired.
Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform associated tasks, and complete required documentation, including OSHA, DOT, and EPA requirements.
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 (LOTO) procedures.