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Administrative and/or office roles contrast deeply from that of the "field" and "operations" roles.  If one is seeking an administrative/office role Energy Transfer seems to be a great place to work. Field and operations roles require you to be very flexible with you work/life balance (no relative balance when most field and operation roles are short-handed and driven by the company's determination to constantly beat production goals).  The opportunity for "anyone" to learn a lot about the oil and gas industry (the good and the bad) is available here. I learned about how electronic controls can be used to manipulate safety systems and safety interlocks, how valuable preventative maintenance is, the value of keeping critical spare parts is and how the "safety culture" of a company can be short-sighted. I learned that training is only as good as the student and that there is a huge break down between on-site management and corporate management.  The degree of grey (undefined/unwritten) areas in policy and procedure that allows certain actions to be permitted when policy or procedure would otherwise deny such activity. The most difficult thing about working for ETP is the inability to be assertive and discuss concerns with supervision. You are allowed to voice your concerns but don't expect much to change. The best part of your day is that no one really "bird dogs" you to make sure you're doing your job and the fact that there are contractors there to do your job for you if you don't feel like working too hard. You can basically do nothing for 12 hours and make lots of money.  And if anything does go wrong you don't have the worry of being fired. 

- If you like working for local, regional and upper management that are absolutely clueless about how to run the operation without any sense of leadership.
- if you like getting yelled at every time you are about to address your concerns or express your point of view about the slightest things or even the most crucial ones instead of having a simple conversation like a normal human being.
- If you like to spend most of your days-off covering open shifts on overtime for months and months, just because management can't keep up with their employees quitting faster than they can find new hires. we lose two employees per year every year and that's a true fact!!
- if you like to feel worthless, unappreciated and treated like a piece of trash.
- If you like that your manager calls you and your coworkers the most demeaning names behind your back to contractors.
- If you like to be shown where the door is if you are about to bring unsafe or unethical events to your manager.
- if you said YES to all or any of the above, then this place is perfect choice for you.
- There is more and more bad things i can state here, but i will run of space, the most important one that sticks out are: lack of leadership, and the only thing these managers are good for is to create TOXIC WORK place, and don't even count on HR as you are all one your own in this Adventure until you decide to quit just like the other ones before you.

● Work-life balance
Lots of time off

● Pay & benefits
Pay is ok benefits are horrible 401k match cut until 2021 profit share cut.

● Job security and advancement
Truck drivers are kept in dark and are not given access to company websites .

● Management
Management is there to collect there checks.

● Culture
You can basically do your job without any interference from management most of the time you wonder if there is management .

● Overall
They are hiring a driver in Newark to satisfy the driver to truck ratio numbers . the summer is almost over and the bottom will drop out soon and you will make no money. This is a dieing job we lose work monthly to distributors with trucks . I must say the hourly rate is good , the work we have left is easy, they leave you alone and don't harass you , benefits suck, 401k match is suspended until 2021 , profit share has been cut, so why are they hiring a driver , seems to me to satisfy the numbers. 
As for management they are the same all over they yes you to death and nothing gets done wawa and quick check ate kicking our butts and if it wasn't for the turnpike and parkway we would be gone. Do yourself a favor look elsewhere this should be a last resort.

What is the best part of working at the company?
At the field level their were wonderful people working hard to learn their craft.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
My 42 years of experience, caused a problem with inexperienced mid level managers, that feared me rather than appreciated me for what my experience could do to help their management of productivity for the company. We had far too many fires for volatile gas plant operations from inexperience. Fortunate more people were not injured or killed.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Alot of good experienced people did not stay, because management wouldn't take heed to failures in proper operations, causing huge expenses in gas cleanup and sampling equipment damages due to simple fixes such as foaming from too much hydrocarbons in amine.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Frustration from trying to make management understand you can't  get hydrocarbons out of the amine system with filters, you have to skim it at the flash tank.

I’ve had a positive experience working as an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician on a crude oil pipeline. The company places a strong emphasis on safety, which is exactly what you want in this industry. Procedures are well-defined, and management supports taking the time to do the job right rather than rushing through critical tasks.

The work itself is both challenging and rewarding. You gain hands-on experience with a wide range of equipment including VFDs, PLC systems, switchgear, and various field instrumentation. Troubleshooting opportunities are frequent, which helps build skills and confidence over time. The company also invests in maintenance programs and outside expertise when needed, which shows a commitment to reliability and long-term asset health.

Team environment is solid. Coworkers are knowledgeable and willing to help, especially when dealing with complex issues. Communication between operations and maintenance is generally good, and expectations are clear.

Overall, it’s a stable, well-run operation that provides valuable experience for anyone in the I&E field.

a typical day at work consist of updating various spreadsheets. Group meetings for planning, as well as individual planning on upcoming projects. Training when needed on software used for daily work functions. With this company I've learned how to have an administrative role in group project management, conduct meetings, and have a key role to project directions. I Guide the group to set own personal goals as well as assist in team work facilitation. My co-workers are excellent at communicating any issues and finding fast solutions. They have great determination and are good spirited. The hardest part of my job will be waiting on a solution to a problem, I like to take action as soon as the opportunity is available to resolve any issues. the most enjoyable part would be the positive feedback and group interaction. Learning new things daily, and most of all having an amazing supervisor and team to work with.

Great company to work for. They are growing company that cares about the safety of their employees and the environment, only downside is, the wages are below average for Operator pay. I worked in West Texas at a Cryogenics Plant as a Production Opr. Undoubtedly this best mgt staff I've ever had the pleasure of working with. If I wasn't over 600 mile away from my wife & kids, even with the lower wages, I would've made it a career with ETP. I had personal issues with my wife and had to close the gap between us to save my marriage. I can't say enough about the mgt and the company as whole. EPT took really good care of me while I tried to find a place to live while working in West Texas,, housing was really hard to find and they provided housing for me. You can NOT go wrong with this company.

Management does not directly coordinate or officially get involved in daily tasks of assets in their area of operations (so no ownership or pride of work). The senior field technicians and supervisors maintain a hands off approach to reduce their liability. The two former statements lead to massive confusion at facilities, and numerous logistical and safety concerns on a weekly basis. In seven years of working here it was indeed difficult to get any help from the majority of co-workers whom have adopted the attitude of the supervisors. I believe annual competency assessments that require upward trends should be required, and safety should more closely audit each department.

Get ready to work if you are in operations at the Houston Terminal. Management at the terminal doesn’t care about anything unless it affects them. Been short people for a long time and it’s only getting worse. Operations guys are doing upwards to 900 hours of OT a year. When concerns are brought up to management they’re laughed off or completely ignored. Even stop work authority is overridden without proper accountability. I’m sure Energy Transfer is a great company as a whole but this terminal is a joke. Terminal Manager has no clue what’s happening on the front lines because the Operations Managers withhold information. They all preach safety but then Operations Managers turn a blind eye to policy to get the job done. Terminal has a ton of potential but will never go anywhere with the 2 Operations Managers that are in charge now. People are leaving in droves so good luck if you get in. 

I have worked there for several years. I was treated with respect and wanted to work for this company with pride. This changed with upper management change with a person who is very rude and who shows little respect for others. This person constantly treats employees cold and always talks down to and about fellow managers. This person has no interest in anyone but themself. This individual makes you feel  bad everyday. No positive words of encouragement. This individual makes you want to look for other employment in which I am in search of a new company. I loved coming to work every day but this has changed. Since all the locations except the highway units, the morale, job security and fair treatment has gone away. Now this job is a paycheck to support a family. I cannot wait till a new position opens up to leave this company after many year.

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Transport driver 3 salaries reported	$110,000 per year
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Technician 5 salaries reported	$44.04 per hour
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