Equipment Technician

Energy Transfer LP
United States, Texas, Mont Belvieu
Mar 31, 2025
Energy Transfer, recognized three years running by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, Ronald McDonald House and many more. Come join our award winning 10,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other! Summary: The primary responsibility for the Equipment Technician position is collecting, analyzing, and reporting the health of rotating equipment based on multiple technologies including vibration, thermography, oil analysis, reciprocating compressor performance, and key operating parameters. This position works closely with operations, engineers, specialists, and maintenance personnel in troubleshooting and repairs. This position will provide support for multiple sites. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below: Develop vibration analysis program. Establish equipment routes and frequency. Collect and enter equipment data necessary for proper vibration analysis. Be familiar with reciprocating engine and compressor analysis techniques, and perform as required. Develop lube oil analysis program establishing routes and frequency. Monthly data acquisition from rotating equipment, including vibration data with portable systems, critical machinery temperatures, lube oil samples and analysis. Perform analysis of data to resolve or proactively anticipate equipment failures. Lead / Assist in root cause failure analysis Implements continuous monitoring systems, such as alarm, report, and acceptance regions as well as establish routes and their frequency Drive scheduling of repairs through ownership of notifications and corresponding follow-up Monitor equipment repairs in the field and at local shops Report equipment deficiencies in EAM system making recommendations for corrective action. Collaborate with responsible Maintenance/Reliability Specialist, engineers, planners, and supervisors to ensure proper priorities are placed on deficiencies and continuous learning/improvement process is fostered Support the lubrication program by monitoring its effectiveness or, when required, take samples, interpret analysis and take corrective actions Perform other duties related to this function to ensure the reliability of plant rotating equipment Required Education: This position requires a high school diploma Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level: Level C requires a minimum of 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience Level B requires a minimum of 2 - 4 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience Level 1 certification from the Vibration Institute. Proficiency in the use and application of vibration data acquisition tools and software such as CSI. Basic understanding of other predictive techniques to include thermography, lube oil analysis, and reciprocating compressor performance testing. Solid troubleshooting skills and ability to interpret and analyze data Experienced with on-line monitoring systems and Bentley Nevada systems Strong computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office suite. Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally Driving, walking, and standing frequently Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment Able to work in an outside environment. Job requires overtime scheduled and unscheduled as directed by supervision. Must be able to support on-call and call-out requirement. Must live within 45 minutes of site location Travel approximately 10% to support other sites