Technician, Mechanical (Bandera, TX)

Enterprise Products Partners L.P.•Bandera, TX

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is seeking a Mechanical Technician to perform mechanical functions and duties of inspecting, checking, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing all mechanical equipment in order to maintain high levels of safe and productive performance of equipment. The role involves routine maintenance of pumps and motors, maintenance on other mechanical equipment, and repair of reciprocating engines. The technician will also assist with equipment replacement, participate in training and safety programs, and ensure compliance with regulations and company standards. This position requires maintaining close contact with the Area Supervisor, optimizing work to minimize overtime, and performing remedial and preventative maintenance. The technician will also participate in cross-training, utilize precision tools, and assist I&E technicians. The role includes being on call, performing regulatory inspections, obtaining and supervising contractor services, and training others. The Mechanical Technician will perform any other job duties as directed by the Area Manager.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
A minimum of 3+ years mechanical experience is required.
Strong mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting and maintenance skills is required.
Must have a current driver's license and good driving record.
Ability to read and understand, analyze, and interpret documents, equipment repair manuals, reports and federal, state and local codes and regulations.
The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions is required.
Basic computer skills such as: opening, creating, and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required.
The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business like and professional manner is required.
The ability to modify communication style in order to influence, persuade, negotiate, and engage all parties according to the audience and circumstance is required.
Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues. Quickly and efficiently completes tasks.
The ability to demonstrate conscientiousness, dependability and commitment to the role, team, and company.
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with less definition, policy, and bureaucracy.
Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100-foot pounds of torque.
Must have ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.
The ability to take callouts and work overtime is required.
Must live or relocate to within 1 hour of reporting location.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy related field is preferred.
Strong mechanical aptitude with gas-fired, Waukesha, Caterpillar, and engine-driven equipment experience is preferred.
Strong mechanical aptitude with gas-fired, solar turbines experience is preferred.
Strong mechanical aptitude with deep well multistage pumps experience is preferred.
Strong mechanical aptitude on Ariel, gas compressor experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Routine maintenance of centrifugal pumps and electric motors such as bearing and seal replacements, alignments, couplings, sumps, fans, drain piping modifications, etc.
Maintenance on other mechanical equipment such as block valves, control valves, air compressors, valve actuators, etc.
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.
Participate and successfully complete training programs, process safety management reviews, and safety meetings required to comply with state and federal regulations.
Meet the requirements of the Company's Operator Qualification program to perform identified covered tasks and remain compliant or work under the direct supervision and observation of an individual who has previously been qualified with the Company's and Code of Federal Regulation requirements.
Reviews procedures as necessary to ensure compliance of all company and industry standards to meet all regulatory agency requirements.
Properly completes records of time and required regulatory reports.
Maintains close contact with the Area Supervisor regarding maintenance trouble reports and scheduled equipment maintenance to affect a minimum interruption of product throughput.
Ability to optimize work to affect a minimal amount of overtime.
Performs remedial and preventative maintenance and maintains facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping practices inside and outside of the facilities.
Participates in available cross training to effectively develop skills in areas specific to other technicians.
Utilizes precision tools and test equipment as needed.
Assists I&E technicians on basic instrument calibrations, testing and troubleshooting.
Must be willing to be on call a minimum of one week per month.
Performs regulatory required inspections.
Obtains services from contractors to perform specialty services and supervises their work.
Trains and guides others to learn duties of Mechanical Technician.
Perform any other job duties as directed by the Area Manager.