Mechanic

Energy Transfer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to install, align, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair rotating and stationary mechanical equipment supporting bulk liquid storage and transfer operations. This role ensures safe, reliable, and compliant operation of pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors, valves, piping systems, and loading equipment within a safety-sensitive oil terminal environment.

The position requires working shifts, overtime, and call-outs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or approved equivalent.
• TWIC eligibility and valid driver’s license.
• 2+ years in Oil & Gas industry preferred.
• Ability to read procedures and perform arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, maintain and repair pumps, motors and valves.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Document work and assist in planning upcoming tasks.
• Follow safety standards, LOTO, and environmental rules.
• Operate hoisting and rigging equipment as needed.

Skills

Reading & writing

Math skills

Multi-tasking

Isometrics & P&IDs

Blueprints & schematics

Driver's license

TWIC card readiness

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Trade certifications an asset

Tools

Crane operation

Rigging

Operate company vehicles

Job description

Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the installation, alignment, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of rotating and stationary mechanical equipment supporting bulk liquid storage and transfer operations. This position ensures the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of pumps, motors, compressors, valves, piping systems, and loading equipment within a safety-sensitive oil terminal environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Perform all work in compliance with Terminal policies, local regulations, and applicable safety and environmental standards.
• Adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and hazardous energy control procedures.
• Install, assemble, dismantle, and relocate pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors, valves, and associated mechanical systems.
• Replace bearings, seals, couplings, and other mechanical components.
• Maintain centrifugal and positive displacement pumps used in product transfer operations.
• Assist with tank components, piping repairs, flange assembly, gasket replacement, and minor mechanical modifications.
• Safely operate hoisting and rigging equipment to position and install machinery.
• Execute preventative and corrective maintenance activities and support outage work.
• Document completed work, maintain accurate maintenance records, and assist in planning upcoming maintenance tasks.
• Participate in safety meetings and Emergency Response Team (ERT) activities including oil spill response.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and report incidents or unsafe conditions immediately.
• Work shifts, overtime, weekends, and emergency call-outs as required.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• High school diploma or approved equivalent.
• Additional Trades an asset.
• Strong reading, writing, communication and math skills including the ability to read procedures and perform arithmetic fun .
• Must be able to multi-task and manage multiple projects.
• Knowledge of Isometrics, P&ID’s, blueprints, diagrams, schematic drawings and manuals to assist in determining work procedures for completing tasks and projects .
• Must have valid driver’s license .
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Oil/Gas Industry is preferred .
• Demonstrated knowledge of equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of petroleum products and industry terminology .
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card.

Working Conditions

Working conditions vary and employee may encounter vibration, noise, odors and extremes in temperature and wind as well as exposure to varied weather, varied surfaces, sharp edges, varied lighting and confined and congested areas. Occasionally exposed to petroleum - based products such as crude oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, fuel oil and grease as well as an array of other petroleum products and their by products

Physical Demands

• Abilitytostand,sit,walk,andmaintainbalance forextensiveperiodsoftime .
• Ability to frequently lift up to 40 lbs. from floor to above shoulder and horizontally and carry objectsupto100feet.Occasionallyliftupto50lbs .
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks; climb (e . g . , ladders and stairs , etc), stretch, turn, twist, reach; bend,crouch,squat,kneelandstoopforextensiveperiodsoftime .
• Abilitytouseavarietyoflighttoheavytoolsnecessarytoconductplantoperations.
• Abilitytooperatecraneandotherequipmentnecessary forloadingandunloadingproduct.
• Abilitytooperatealltypesofcompanyvehicles.