Technician, Mechanical

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Technician, Mechanical

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is one of the largest publicly traded partnerships and a leading North‑American provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, NGLs, crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals. Our services include natural gas gathering, treating, processing, transportation and storage; NGL transportation, fractionation, storage and import and export terminals; crude oil gathering, transportation, storage and terminals;

petrochemical and refined products transportation, storage and terminals; and a marine transportation business that operates primarily on the United States inland and Intracoastal Waterway systems. The partnership’s assets include approximately 50,000 miles of pipelines; 260 million barrels of storage capacity for NGLs, crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals; and 14 billion cubic feet of natural gas storage capacity.

USA – Texas – Hebbronville

The Mechanical Technician will 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 equipment performance. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 direct supervision and observation of a qualified individual.
• Review procedures as necessary to ensure compliance of all company and industry standards to meet regulatory agency requirements.
• Properly 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 interruption.
• Optimize work to effect a minimal amount of overtime.
• Perform remedial and preventative maintenance and maintain facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping practices inside and outside the facilities.
• Participate in available cross training to develop skills in areas specific to other technicians.
• Utilize precision tools and test equipment as needed.
• Assist I&E technicians on basic instrument calibrations, testing and troubleshooting.
• Be willing to be on call a minimum of one week per month.
• Perform regulatory‑required inspections.
• Obtain services from contractors to perform specialty services and supervise their work.
• Train and guide others to learn duties of Mechanical Technician.
• Perform any other job duties as directed by the Area Manager.

• A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy‑related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 + years mechanical experience is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with gas‑fired, Waukesha, Caterpillar, White Superior 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 with Ariel, Chicago Pneumatic, Ingersoll Rand, gas compressor experience is preferred.
• 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…