Energy Transfer · 12 hours ago
Director of Technical Services
Maitland, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expEnergy Transfer is recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. The Director of Technical Services provides strategic and technical leadership across operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient pipeline and compressor station facility performance.
EnergyOil and GasRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain technical standards, engineering practices, and operational procedures for pipelines and compressor station facilities
Provide technical guidance to operations leadership on asset performance, equipment reliability, and system optimization
Lead root‑cause analyses and technical investigations for operational incidents or equipment failures
Direct technical support teams responsible for troubleshooting, field support, and equipment performance across the asset footprint
Partner with Operations to identify and implement improvements that enhance throughput, reduce downtime, and optimize energy usage
Oversee the evaluation and deployment of new technologies, automation, and digital tools that improve operational visibility and reliability
Lead or support capital and major maintenance projects, ensuring technical quality, cost control, and alignment with operational needs
Review engineering designs, specifications, and vendor proposals to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements
Coordinate with Integrity Management on risk assessments, remediation plans, and long‑term asset strategies
Oversee audits, inspections, and reporting related to PHMSA, FERC, state agencies, and internal compliance programs
Maintain strong documentation and governance practices across technical disciplines
Lead a multidisciplinary technical services team (engineering, pipeline operations, mechanical, electrical and controls specialists)
Develop talent through coaching, training, and succession planning
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Serve as a key technical advisor to Operations, Commercial, Engineering, and senior leadership
Translate operational needs into technical requirements and ensure alignment across departments
Represent the company in industry groups, technical committees, and vendor engagements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
12+ years of experience in pipeline, or industrial operations with increasing technical responsibility
Strong background in engineering and technical operations
Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams
Deep understanding of operational workflows and regulatory frameworks (PHMSA, API, AGA)
Experience with SCADA/OT systems, automation, and digital operations tools
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Experience leading technical services or engineering functions in a transmission operating environment
Familiarity with capital project management, reliability engineering, and asset performance programs
Exposure to digital transformation initiatives, data analytics, or advanced operational technologies
Benefits
Industry leading compensation
Comprehensive benefits
401(k) match with additional profit sharing
PTO
Abundant career opportunities
Company
Energy Transfer
Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) owns and operates one of the largest and most diversified portfolios of energy assets in the United States, with more than 125,000 miles of pipeline and associated energy infrastructure.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (12)
2024 (15)
2023 (7)
2022 (3)
2021 (4)
2020 (10)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.24BKey Investors
Stephens Group
2026-01-12Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-11Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-02-18Post Ipo Debt· $3B
Leadership Team
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Thomas Long
Co-Chief Executive Officer
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Leanne Campbell
Vice President Legal
Recent News
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