I&E Technician
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Energy Transfer, recognized 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, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House and many more.
This role has a current pay range of $30/hr – $52/hr. The listed pay range represents the company’s good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base rate of pay for this position at the time of this posting. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on their work location, qualifications, relevant experience, operational needs, demonstrated performance over time, and internal pay alignment. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities. Come join our award winning 11,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other.
This position is responsible for operating and maintaining, modifying and performing routine and emergency repairs on all electrical/electronics and associated mechanical equipment in assigned area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Takes immediate measures in emergency situations to protect the safety of the public and the company’s assets.
- Makes accurate decisions and thorough attentiveness to the activities is required.
- Supervises digging by third parties around our high-pressure pipelines.
- Performs physical labor related to maintenance of large pumps, motors, and valves.
- Follows established procedures for lock-out/tag-out to assure safety.
- Maintains, make repairs to and operate equipment for pump stations, pipeline control centers, product terminals and related facilities.
- Maintains and marks pipeline right-of-way for surveillance access and location.
- Assures that the pipeline route and right-of-way is adequately marked to warn others that may encroach on the pipeline.
- Monitors, inspects, and evaluates trouble areas along ROW that are reported by ground or aerial surveillance.
- Maintains, operates and evaluates cathodic protection systems. Observes proper environmental and safety procedures.
- Assists in the construction and modification of facilities.
- Informs and enforces company rules and regulations on outside pipeline companies and contractors.
- Works weekends and respond to 24-hour on call.
- Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations. Reduces potential risk to public safety and environment and minimizes company liability.
- Improves operations efficiency and financial profitability through well maintained facilities.
Required Education:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Minimum Requirements:
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Must have at least 1 year of direct experience in working with pipeline terminals operating systems or in a related industry or have other industry related experience that shows maturity and safe work habits in an industrial environment
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Intermediate skill level in welding required
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Must be able to demonstrate competence in intermediate math
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Must be able to effectively communicate in English both orally and in writing
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Must be organized and punctual
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Must be able to read blueprints and other construction documentation and create as built drawings
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Must be able to use various power and hand tools
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Must be willing to accommodate overnight travel
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Office skills and computer skills helpful
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Prior terminal, pipeline tank truck or oil related experiences helpful
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Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to follow verbal and written instructions given in English and to operate independently and observe safe operating practices
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Familiar with safe hot work practices, confined space regulations and DOT Pipeline Safety Regulations
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Must be available to answer and respond to after hour calls 24 hours per day/7 days a week
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Extensive driving in company vehicle required
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Good driving record required
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CDL must be acquired within a reasonable time frame after hire date
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Willingness to respond to emergency situations on a 24 hour/365 day per year basis.
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Ability to follow directions and work independently with instructions and/or in a team environment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Climbing at least 60 feet on stairs at least a few times per week.
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Climbing at least 7 to 11 feet on ladders or scaffolding at least a few times per month.
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Lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs. at least a few times a week, with the expectations that an employee can lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance, when needed.
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Carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs. for up to 50 feet on a weekly basis.
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Walking 100 yards or more over 10 times throughout the day, with the expectations that employees could walk regularly up to 300 yards at a time for a total of 2 miles or more during a shift.
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Walking on steep inclines for up to 15 minutes at a time.
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Working in a crouching position several times per day for up to an hour at a time.
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Bending and stooping several times per day for up to 30 minutes at a time.
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Bending and twisting for up to 30 minutes at a time, including manually digging with shovels.
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Standing in one place for up to an hour at a time.
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Sitting for up to two hours at a time.
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Ability to wear all appropriate personal protection equipment, such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, flame-resistant clothing, hearing protection, respirator/breathing apparatus, and/or fall protection, as required by the job activities.
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An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.