Industrial Mechanical Technician - 14/14 Shift + Housing

Enterprise Products; Mentone (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Enterprise Products in Mentone, Texas is seeking a Mechanical Technician to inspect, troubleshoot, repair and replace mechanical equipment to maintain safe, productive operations on a rotating 14/14 schedule with housing provided.

The role covers pumps, motors, valves, compressors, engines, and related components; candidates should have strong mechanical aptitude, basic math, and ability to read manuals and follow regulations. Training and safety compliance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be available to work rotating 14 day on/14 day off schedule and stay in company provided housing during shift rotation.
• A minimum of 3+ year's mechanical experience is required.
• A minimum of 5+ year's gas-fired, engine-driven compressor experience is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting and maintenance skills is required.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of reciprocating engines and associated components 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.
• Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.
• Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.
• Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched, or kneeling position.
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• May work in confined spaces (i.e. tanks, between compressors, vessels).
• 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.
• Must wear special safety equipment while working and must be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment.
• The ability to take callouts and work overtime is required.
• Must live or relocate to within 1 hour of reporting location.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance of centrifugal pumps and electric motors with bearing/seal replacements and alignments.
• Maintenance on valves, air compressors, actuators, and related equipment.
• Repair of reciprocating engines and components.
• Assist with pump, motor, and valve replacements including foundation and alignment.
• Participate in process safety reviews and safety meetings.
• Comply with Operator Qualification program and CFR requirements under supervision.
• Review procedures to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Complete time records and regulatory reports accurately.
• Coordinate with Area Supervisor to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance and maintain clean, safe workplaces.
• Cross-train with other technicians to broaden skills.
• Use precision tools and test equipment as needed.
• Respond to operational emergencies as part of the area team.
• Perform regulatory inspections.
• Coordinate external contractors for specialty services.
• Train others to perform Mechanical Technician duties.
• Perform other duties as directed by Area Manager.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

MS Word

Excel

Communication

Reading manuals

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification/training in mechanical environment

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Enterprise Products in Mentone, Texas is seeking a Mechanical Technician to inspect, troubleshoot, repair and replace mechanical equipment to maintain safe, productive operations on a rotating 14/14 schedule with housing provided.

The role covers pumps, motors, valves, compressors, engines, and related components; candidates should have strong mechanical aptitude, basic math, and ability to read manuals and follow regulations. Training and safety compliance are emphasized.