Technician, Pipeline (Todhunter Terminal, OH)

Enterprise Products Partners L.P.•Middletown, OH

About The Position

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is a major North American provider of midstream energy services, with approximately 50,000 miles of pipelines and extensive storage and terminal assets. The Pipeline Technician maintains and operates refined product and LPG pipelines, pump stations, and associated mechanical, electrical, and control equipment. The role inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces equipment to support safe, reliable operations and productive equipment performance. The technician performs routine and corrective maintenance, supports equipment replacement and startup, maintains programmable logic controllers and monitoring and safety systems, and completes preventative maintenance and regulatory inspections. The role also includes pipeline pigging, corrosion-control equipment operation, contractor oversight, participation in emergency response, and required regulatory recordkeeping. The technician works with the Area Supervisor to coordinate maintenance and minimize interruptions to product throughput, and participates in training and safety programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Minimum of 3 years of stable work history, preferably in the energy industry.
Basic computer skills, including spreadsheet and word-processing applications.
Ability to read and understand written safety and work procedures, blueprints, P&IDs, work permits, and technical instruction manuals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Strong commitment to personal and job safety.
Mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment.
Excellent written and verbal communication, decision-making skills, and a strong work ethic.
Ability to work independently and 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 or hazardous conditions.
Willingness to work overtime and call-outs.
Must live within a one-hour commute of the home office.
Self-motivated, accountable, and driven to learn and continuously develop skills through formal and on-the-job training.
Sound judgment and ability to make decisions and corrections when problems are detected.
Dependability and reliability, with good organizational skills and the ability to interface with landowners and corporate and field personnel.
Able to work indoors and outdoors around industrial and electrical equipment and in temperature extremes.
Able 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.
Able to regularly bend, stoop, move between ground and higher levels, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Able to regularly get in and out of vehicles and ride over rough roads.
Able to wear required safety equipment and lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus or protective equipment.
Able to routinely respond to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and visually inspect work.

Nice To Haves

VoTech certificate, associate degree, or related work experience.
Previous experience and knowledge of industry-related maintenance and repair standards.
Knowledge of the general design and operation of a refined products pipeline.
Two to four years of experience operating and maintaining a refined pipeline facility.
Knowledge of compressors, pumps, regulators, motor-operated valves (MOVs), electronic controls, and medium-voltage electrical systems, with an understanding of refined product pipelines.

Responsibilities

Maintain and operate refined product and LPG pipelines, pump stations, and associated equipment.
Inspect, check, troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical equipment.
Perform routine maintenance on centrifugal pumps and electric motors, including bearing and seal replacements, alignments, and related work.
Maintain block valves, control valves, air compressors, valve actuators, and other mechanical equipment.
Assist with equipment replacement, including foundation work, initial alignment, testing, and startup.
Maintain, modify, and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Maintain gas, flame, and fire detectors, as well as vibration and temperature monitoring devices.
Install, troubleshoot, and maintain alarms, shutdown systems, process controls, electrical feeders, variable frequency drives, and panel boards.
Perform preventative and general maintenance on electronic equipment and associated components.
Participate in training programs, process safety management reviews, and safety meetings required for regulatory compliance.
Meet the requirements of the Company Operator Qualification program for covered tasks, or work under the direct supervision and observation of a qualified individual.
Review procedures to support compliance with company, industry, and regulatory standards.
Complete time records and required regulatory reports.
Coordinate with the Area Supervisor on maintenance trouble reports and scheduled equipment maintenance to minimize interruptions to product throughput.
Optimize work to minimize overtime.
Perform remedial and preventative maintenance and maintain facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping.
Participate in cross-training to develop skills in areas specific to other technicians.
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.
Launch and receive cleaning pigs and assist with launching and receiving smart pigs.
Maintain and operate corrosion-control equipment.
Obtain specialty services from contractors and supervise their work.
Perform other job duties as directed by the supervisor.