Technician, Pipeline (Bandera, TX)

Enterprise Products Partners L.P.•Bandera, TX

About The Position

The Pipeline Technician maintains and operates natural gas transmission pipelines and associated equipment, including compressors, pumps, valves, pressure switches, transmitters, vibration switches, electronic controls, and pressure regulators. The role performs mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, replacements, and preventative maintenance to support safe, productive equipment performance. It also involves pipeline operations, regulatory inspections, emergency response, damage prevention, and interaction with landowners and other stakeholders. The position works indoors and outdoors around industrial and electrical equipment, including in extreme weather and potentially confined spaces. Physical activities include lifting and carrying equipment, working at heights and in varied positions, and responding to visual, aural, and other signals. The Technician must be able to take call-outs and work overtime and must live or relocate within one hour of the reporting location.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Knowledge of the general design and operation of a liquid or gas pipeline.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Basic computer skills, including opening, creating, and updating MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets.
Ability to read maps, prints, drawings, and technical manuals.
Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties, and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders at various organizational levels in a professional manner.
Ability to adapt communication style to influence, persuade, negotiate, and engage parties according to the audience and circumstance.
Initiative and a proactive approach to addressing issues; ability to complete tasks quickly and efficiently.
Conscientiousness, dependability, and commitment to the role, team, and company.
Ability to take call-outs and work overtime.
Must live or relocate within one hour of the reporting location.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., and apply up to 100 foot lbs. of torque.
Ability to regularly bend, stoop, move between ground level and higher levels, and lift from ground level.
Ability to climb and work at various heights and in standing, sitting, lying down, crouched, or kneeling positions.
Ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.
Ability to wear special safety equipment and lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

VoTech certificate or Associate's degree in Electrical/Electronics, an Oil & Gas technical field, or related work experience.
At least 2 years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and/or construction of a hazardous liquid or gas pipeline facility, or a similar facility/system.
Experience and knowledge of industry-related maintenance and repair standards.
Knowledge of turbine engines, centrifugal pumps, regulators, motor operated valves, electronic controls, and medium electrical voltage, with an understanding of NGL or gas pipelines.

Responsibilities

Maintain and operate natural gas transmission pipelines and associated mechanical, electronic, and pneumatic equipment.
Perform or assist with routine maintenance, including bearing and seal replacements, alignments, couplings, sumps, fans, and drain piping modifications.
Maintain mechanical equipment such as block valves, control valves, air compressors, and valve actuators.
Assist with replacement of valves and other equipment as needed.
Complete required training programs, process safety management reviews, and safety meetings.
Meet the requirements of the Company's Operator Qualification.
Review procedures to ensure compliance with company and industry standards and regulatory agency requirements.
Perform remedial, preventative, and general maintenance, and maintain facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping.
Provide training and technical support.
Use precision tools and test equipment as needed.
Respond to operational emergencies as a member of an area emergency response team.
Perform regulatory-required inspections.
Monitor NGL receipt and delivery activities to appropriate pipelines.
Locate pipelines as needed and oversee excavations and line crossings.
Launch and receive cleaning pigs and assist with launching and receiving smart pigs.
Install pipeline markers and perform routine right-of-way inspections.
Maintain and operate corrosion control equipment.
Attend and participate in damage prevention meetings.
Interface with private, state, federal, and other landowners.