Maintenance - Specialist

About the position

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. We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. 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! The Maintenance – Specialist will be responsible for tasks such as obtaining vendor quotes and coordinating annual maintenance activities. This position will take ownership of DTR submissions and support Project Pulse requirements. Key responsibilities include ensuring that maintenance activities are effectively tracked, documented, and executed in compliance with the new OCD rule. The role aims to improve maintenance reliability by reducing equipment failures, increasing operational run times, and maintaining accurate records. This individual will work directly in the field to verify equipment hours, support mechanics, and oversee third-party crews to ensure compliance with ETC standards. Further responsibilities include reviewing lift plans and coordinating supplemental third-party services, such as building removals, hydrovac services, programming, trucking, cranes, and other specialized needs.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain PM logistics and completion status in SAP.
  • Track the maintenance plan and ensure compliance with required deadlines.
  • Order and receive PM kits.
  • Assist in locating hard-to-find parts.
  • Assist in inventory management for critical parts.
  • Assist in procuring long-lead items to ensure proper stock levels.
  • Complete DTRs in accordance with OCD requirements for upcoming PMs.
  • Communicate with mechanics to coordinate PM scheduling.
  • Upload documentation and updates to Project Pulse.
  • Plan PM equipment swings, overhauls (OH), Quad O, and other major projects.
  • Schedule swings, OH, and Quad O work with 3rd-party vendors and mechanics.
  • Obtain vendor quotes and coordinate annual maintenance activities.
  • Take ownership of DTR submissions and support Project Pulse requirements.
  • Ensure maintenance activities are effectively tracked, documented, and executed in compliance with the new OCD rule.
  • Improve maintenance reliability by reducing equipment failures, increasing operational run times, and maintaining accurate records.
  • Work directly in the field to verify equipment hours, support mechanics, and oversee third-party crews to ensure compliance with ETC standards.
  • Review lift plans and coordinate supplemental third-party services, such as building removals, hydrovac services, programming, trucking, cranes, and other specialized needs.

Requirements

  • Excellent PC skills and proficiency with applicable software applications.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Familiarity with and/or ability to implement Company safety policies and procedures.
  • Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of relevant job-related experience (for Specialist/Analyst level).
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job-related experience (for Senior Specialist/Analyst level).
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of relevant job-related experience (for Lead Specialist/Analyst level).

Nice-to-haves

  • Previous experience utilizing SAP Plant Maintenance.
  • An apprenticeship program or technical school background.

Benefits

  • Industry-leading compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • 401(k) match with additional profit sharing
  • PTO
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