Mechanical Engineer

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The Mechanical Engineer will provide mechanical engineering expertise with primary emphasis on rotating equipment to ensure reliable operation and perform project engineering functions as required for maintenance and improvement projects. This position will primarily support the Nederland Terminal and its affiliated locations as well as other facilities as needed. The position will be located in Nederland, TX.

• Provide mechanical engineering support to maintenance and operations.
• Work with equipment OEMs to resolve issues, perform overhauls, and review spare parts recommendations.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise in troubleshooting and resolution of equipment failures, selection and evaluation of plant equipment, and operation of rotating equipment.
• Identify equipment bad actors by working closely with maintenance and operations, monitoring mean time between failures, and reviewing work order history and cost. Perform root cause analysis to identify solutions to eliminate chronic equipment problems.
• Work with vibration analysts reviewing data and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Evaluate, recommend, design, and implement modifications to equipment, procedures, and processes to improve reliability or reduce the cost of the assets.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate preventive maintenance programs.
• Recommend and establish spare parts for new and existing equipment.
• Prepare equipment specifications and purchase requests.
• Maintain equipment repair records and logs – evaluate repair costs and trends.
• Assist in developing shutdown budget and scope.
• Assist in developing site annual budget for Operation & Maintenance and capital projects.
• Oversee major equipment repairs and overhauls.
• Evaluate / audit repair shops to ensure quality.
• Provide project engineering and management for small capital projects, including estimating and submitting project for approval and managing the project through start-up and project closure.
• Control project costs by providing budget projections and maintaining awareness of project status relative to approved budget.
• Instruct maintenance and operations personnel on new equipment and procedures as required.
• Assure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and operating permits.
• Actively participate in the site’s Health, Environmental, Safety and Security (HESS) programs to assure a safe and environmentally sound workplace.
• Complete any additional responsibilities assigned by Management.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 0-3+ years of industry experience in maintenance or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non‑routine basis.
• Physical requirements:
  
  must lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, walk, bend, stoop; wear personal protective equipment including respirator; respond to visual and audible alarms.
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).

• Associate Engineer level:
  Bachelor's degree + 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Engineer level:
  Bachelor's degree + 3-6 years of relevant experience.

• Normal office and field work.
• Must remain in stationary position 50% of time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings with exposure to materials, chemicals, extreme temperatures, loud machinery; personal protective equipment required.

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 Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

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.