Pipeline & Equipment Maintenance Technician

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match + profit sharing

PTO

Career opportunities

Job summary

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. is seeking a maintenance-focused candidate to support operations and upkeep of pipeline facilities and equipment.

The role involves troubleshooting, routine valve work, inspections, and assisting in pipeline shutdowns to ensure safe, efficient operation. Applicants should have a strong mechanical background, be capable of reading piping schematics, and hold a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background and knowledge of engines, motors, compressors, valves, and pipeline equipment.
• Ability to read and understand piping schematics, drawings, and operating procedures.
• Must have a current driver’s license and live within 50 miles of the reporting location.

Responsibilities

• Know the function, location and operation of station valves and mainline block valves; lubricate valves as directed.
• Conduct routine inspections of station equipment, yard piping and valves and report issues.
• Perform maintenance such as changing compressor valves, spark plugs, fuel hoses and igniters.
• Be familiar with the ESD system and its operation and location of stands.
• Operate forklift, tractor and other power equipment as required.
• Use hand and power tools and paint spray equipment following procedures.
• Paint piping, equipment and facilities.
• Assist in shutdowns of pipeline sections and conduct leakage surveys.

Skills

Mechanical background

Reading piping schematics

Operating procedures understanding

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. is seeking a maintenance-focused candidate to support operations and upkeep of pipeline facilities and equipment.

The role involves troubleshooting, routine valve work, inspections, and assisting in pipeline shutdowns to ensure safe, efficient operation. Applicants should have a strong mechanical background, be capable of reading piping schematics, and hold a valid driver's license.