What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist - Mechanical position at Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships?
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Summary:
The Specialist will provide Technical/Non-Technical support related to operations and maintenance of mechanical equipment as part of the System Reliability Group.
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:
- Provides Technical/Non-Technical support related to operations and maintenance of mechanical equipment as part of the System Reliability group. Types: Solar Turbines, GE Turbines, Cooper, Clark, Waukesha, White, Caterpillar.
- Responsible for the setup and support of the Condition Monitoring Program
- Provides assistance in setting up trend parameters and data interpretation for location personnel to monitor and improve equipment performance.
- Provides periodic assessments for prevention of equipment failures.
- Responsible for working with operations and Equipment Techs to develop work scopes for scheduled overhauls and submitting information to Operations.
- Responsibility will include the development of O&M and Capital projects related to compression equipment to include: A.) Identification of Projects, B.) Project Justification, and Overhaul work scopes and overhaul coordination.
- Administers and troubleshoots the databases required to provide the station performance benchmarks and operating statistics.
- Assists in the completion of scheduled mechanical audits.
- Assists with the identification and implementation of best practices.
- Review, develop, implement and enforce mechanical operating procedures.
- Work with vendors and contractors on warranty and equipment performance issues.
- Conduct skill progression verification and Operator Qualification verification to employees in Division.
- Provide feedback to Area Management on field team performance in the Mechanical Discipline
Requirements:
Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
Required Education:
- High school diploma or GED
Preferred Skills:
- Possess a thorough knowledge of operations and maintenance of engines, gas turbines, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors (high and low speed).
- Above average hardware and software computer skills are necessary to support the equipment in the field that is being utilized to gather the information for trending evaluation.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent human relations skills. In-depth knowledge of Company procedures and Industry-related safety standards, and applicable Federal and State regulations.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Experience in administering Company-wide programs.
- Above average analytical skills are needed to identify, evaluate machinery performance and condition levels utilizing the condition Monitoring System.
- Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
- Knowledge and be familiar with Operating, DOT and EPA Procedures, Engineering Standards, OSHA, and Safety practices and routine administrative duties.
- Must be highly motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
- Possess a desire to advance individual skills (Mechanical) as assigned/required by team within team defined deadlines
- Personal skills necessary to maintain a good rapport with internal and external customers.
- Engineering degree helpful but not required.
- Mechanical skills required with multi-skilled background preferred.
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
- Occasional overnight travel may be required