Specialist - Mechanical

Energy Transfer•Midland, TX

About The Position

The Specialist provides technical and non-technical support for the operations and maintenance of mechanical equipment as part of the System Reliability Group. Equipment may include Solar Turbines, GE Turbines, Cooper, Clark, Waukesha, White, and Caterpillar. The role supports the Condition Monitoring Program, equipment performance trending, periodic failure-prevention assessments, overhaul planning and coordination, and development of operations and maintenance and capital projects related to compression equipment. It also supports performance databases, mechanical audits, best-practice implementation, mechanical operating procedures, vendor and contractor equipment issues, employee qualification verification, and feedback to Area Management on field-team performance. The position involves visits to industrial and manufacturing settings and may require occasional overnight travel. Work can include exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions, materials and chemicals, extreme temperatures, and loud machinery; appropriate personal protective equipment is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is listed as required education.
Experience requirements vary by selected job level: Specialist/Analyst requires a bachelor's degree and 2–5 years of relevant job-related experience; Senior Specialist/Analyst requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5–8 years; Lead Specialist/Analyst requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 8 or more years.
Working knowledge of operations and maintenance of engines, gas turbines, and centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, including high- and low-speed equipment.
Above-average computer hardware and software skills to support field equipment used for trending evaluation.
Excellent verbal and written communication and human relations skills.
In-depth knowledge of Company procedures, industry safety standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Above-average analytical skills to identify and evaluate machinery performance and condition using the Condition Monitoring System.
Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
Knowledge of operating, DOT, and EPA procedures; engineering standards; OSHA; safety practices; and routine administrative duties.
Highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
Willingness to advance mechanical skills as assigned or required by the team within team-defined deadlines.
Interpersonal skills to maintain good rapport with internal and external customers.
Mechanical skills are required.

Nice To Haves

Engineering degree is helpful but not required.
A multi-skilled background is preferred.
Experience administering company-wide programs.
Knowledge of operations and maintenance of engines, gas turbines, and centrifugal and reciprocating compressors (high and low speed).

Responsibilities

Provide technical and non-technical support for operations and maintenance of mechanical equipment within the System Reliability Group.
Set up and support the Condition Monitoring Program.
Assist with setting trend parameters and interpreting data so location personnel can monitor and improve equipment performance.
Conduct periodic assessments to help prevent equipment failures.
Work with operations and Equipment Techs to develop work scopes for scheduled overhauls and submit information to Operations.
Develop O&M and capital projects related to compression equipment, including identifying projects, preparing justifications, developing overhaul work scopes, and coordinating overhauls.
Administer and troubleshoot databases used to provide station performance benchmarks and operating statistics.
Assist with scheduled mechanical audits.
Help identify and implement best practices.
Review, develop, implement, and enforce mechanical operating procedures.
Work with vendors and contractors on warranty and equipment performance issues.
Conduct skill progression and Operator Qualification verification for Division employees.
Provide Area Management with feedback on field-team performance in the Mechanical Discipline.