Technician, Mechanical (Vidor, TX)

Enterprise Products Partners L.P.•Vidor, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Technician performs inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, replacement, and maintenance of mechanical equipment to maintain safe and productive equipment performance. The role maintains electric motors, centrifugal pumps, compressors, valves, actuators, reciprocating engines, and associated components, and assists with equipment replacement, alignment, testing, and startup. The technician completes required training, safety and process-safety reviews, regulatory inspections, records, and reports; follows company, industry, and regulatory requirements; and coordinates maintenance with the Area Supervisor to minimize interruptions to product throughput. The role also supports emergency response, supervises contractor work, participates in cross-training, and trains and guides others. The position works indoors and outdoors around industrial and electrical equipment, including in temperature extremes and potentially in confined spaces and at heights. It requires physical work with tools and equipment, compliance with safety procedures and protective-equipment requirements, and the ability to take call-outs and work overtime. The employee must live or relocate within one hour of the reporting location.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 3 years of mechanical experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
Current driver's license and good driving record.
Ability to read, understand, analyze, and interpret documents, equipment repair manuals, reports, and federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages, ratios, and proportions, and apply them to practical solutions.
Basic computer skills, including opening, creating, and updating MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders at various organizational levels in a professional manner.
Ability to adapt communication style to influence, persuade, negotiate, and engage parties according to the audience and circumstance.
Initiative and a proactive approach to addressing issues; ability to complete tasks quickly and efficiently.
Conscientiousness, dependability, and commitment to the role, team, and company.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with less definition, policy, and bureaucracy.
Ability to take call-outs and work overtime.
Must live or relocate within one hour of the reporting location.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors around industrial and electrical equipment, in temperature extremes, at various heights, and potentially in confined spaces.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100 foot-pounds of torque, and perform the physical activities described in the posting.
Ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.
Must wear required safety equipment and be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment.
May be required to participate in the Respiratory Protection Program and wear a respirator.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy-related field.
At least 5 years of gas-fired, engine-driven compressor experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect, check, troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical equipment.
Perform routine maintenance on electric motors, centrifugal pumps, and compressors, including bearing and seal replacements, alignments, couplings, sumps, fans, and drain-piping modifications.
Maintain block valves, control valves, air compressors, valve actuators, and other mechanical equipment.
Maintain and repair reciprocating engines and associated components.
Assist with replacing pumps, motors, valves, and other equipment, including foundation work, initial alignment, testing, and startup.
Complete required training programs, process safety management reviews, and safety meetings.
Meet Operator Qualification program requirements for covered tasks or work under the direct supervision and observation of a qualified individual.
Review procedures and comply with company and industry standards and regulatory agency requirements.
Complete time records and required regulatory reports.
Coordinate maintenance trouble reports and scheduled equipment maintenance with the Area Supervisor to minimize interruptions to product throughput.
Optimize work to minimize overtime.
Perform remedial and preventative maintenance and maintain facility appearance and safety through housekeeping.
Participate in cross-training to develop skills in areas specific to other technicians.
Use 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 specialty services from contractors and supervise their work.
Train and guide others in Mechanical Technician duties.
Perform other job duties as directed by the Area Manager.