Operator, Pipeline (Freeport, TX)

Enterprise Products•Freeport, TX

About The Position

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is a North American provider of midstream energy services, with pipeline, storage, terminal, and marine transportation assets. The Pipeline Operator works rotating shifts at multiple locations, including Jones Creek and Freeport, Texas, and travels and cross-trains in the operations and maintenance of equipment and processes related to pipeline operations. The role performs terminal and station operations in coordination with Pipeline Control and other affiliates to ensure products are handled safely, on time, and under quality controls. It includes operating and maintaining liquid storage tank systems and supporting safe maintenance and operating activities. The operator also maintains facility appearance and safety, attends safety meetings, and completes required safety training.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Minimum of 3 years of stable work history, preferably in the energy industry.
Must be able to apply for and access TWIC card credentials.
Strong commitment to personal and job safety.
Mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and use basic computer applications, including spreadsheets and word processing.
Good verbal and written communication, decision-making skills, and a strong work ethic.
Ability to maintain and promote good working relationships in a team environment.
Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties, and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, respond to call-outs, and work overtime as needed.
Must reside within or relocate to a one-hour response time of the assigned work location.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and hold equipment and tools; climb and work at various heights; and work in standing, sitting, lying, crouched, or kneeling positions.
Ability to work in confined spaces, such as tanks and areas between compressors and vessels.
Ability to regularly bend, stoop, move between ground and higher levels, raise or lift items from ground level, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Must wear special safety equipment and be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment.
Ability to react to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and visually inspect work.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification or equivalent training/experience in a processing plant, pipeline, or similar industry.
Knowledge of environmental, DOT, and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regulations and company policies governing marine and terminal operations, including hazardous-substance handling and disposal.

Responsibilities

Coordinate terminal and station operations with Pipeline Control and other affiliates to ensure timely, safe, and quality-controlled product handling.
Operate and maintain liquid storage tank systems, including tank gauging, product quality sampling, manifold lineup, inventory control, product transfers, vessel connections, and quality-control documentation.
Monitor fill rates, operating pressures, overpressure protection, and product characteristics.
Assess job scope and potential hazards; prepare, issue, and administer Safe Work Permits, including applying Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Understand drawings and documentation related to pipeline facilities, including process flow diagrams and pipeline alignment sheets.
Participate in cross-training to develop skills in areas specific to other operators and technicians.
Maintain facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping inside and outside facilities.
Attend safety meetings and complete required safety training courses.
Travel among assigned locations and cross-train in the operation and maintenance of pipeline equipment and processes.
Respond to call-outs and work overtime as needed.