Controller, Gas Pipeline Trainee

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. • Houston, TX

32d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gas Pipeline Trainee Controller is responsible for the safe and efficient remote operation of pipelines, tanks, and pumping equipment involved in transporting oil and gas products, in compliance with DOT and other regulatory agencies. The position is located in northwest Houston off Sam Houston Parkway. Newly hired employees receive on-the-job training alongside control personnel in safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and other procedures related to the pipeline industry. After training, the role requires a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent, or an AA/AS degree with relevant oil and gas experience, a PTECH certificate, military experience, or on-the-job experience operating as a pipeline controller or board operator in the oil and gas or chemical industry.
• Experience and basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including criminal and employment background checks, a DOT drug screen, basic math and/or mechanical aptitude assessments, and an interview.
• Be an effective team player who interacts well with coworkers, customers, and the public in group or independent cooperative activities.
• Have good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively by telephone.
• Be accountable and self-driven in learning and continuously developing skills through formalized and on-the-job training.
• Be willing and able to perform the position's essential functions in an indoor office environment and work unscheduled overtime.
• Demonstrate, through previous job experience, training, and activities, the ability to understand the operation of mechanical and technical equipment or systems.
• Be able to quickly learn and become proficient with new skills, technologies, procedures, and processes.
• Successfully pass the COBRA (Console Operator Basic Requirements Assessment) aptitude test.
• Live or relocate within one hour of the reporting location.
• Be able and willing to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, including weekends and holidays after the training period; the temporary training schedule is Monday through Friday during the day.
• Be able to visually distinguish multi-color panel alarms.
• Be able to sit and/or stand at the console for a 12-hour shift or longer, with occasional breaks.
• Have sufficient mobility to evacuate the control center in an emergency and immediately transport oneself to an alternate control center in Houston or San Antonio.

Nice To Haves

• An associate degree and/or PTEC qualification.
• Two to three years of chemical or oil and gas industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Remotely start and stop pumps and/or compressors and operate valves.
• Monitor and control the movement of material through multiple pipelines and/or facilities.
• Analyze changing conditions and alarms and make necessary adjustments.
• Determine accurate times of pipeline events, including pumping, deliveries, and nominations, by reviewing batch listings and schedules.
• Quickly detect abnormal operations, exercise critical judgment, and respond accordingly.
• Monitor pipeline integrity and coordinate pipeline maintenance.
• Monitor tank and cavern storage levels.
• Communicate with field personnel, customers, and suppliers to maximize efficiency, safety, quality, and customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED