Technician, Pipeline (I & E focus) (Vernal, UT)

Enterprise Products Partners L.P.•Vernal, UT

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is seeking a Pipeline Technician with an I&E (Instrumentation & Electrical) focus to maintain and operate natural gas and liquid transmission pipelines and associated equipment. This role involves performing mechanical and electrical functions, including inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing equipment such as compressors, pumps, valves, transmitters, and electronic controls. The technician will also maintain custody transfer measurement facilities, perform product quality tests, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Responsibilities extend to preventative maintenance, facility upkeep, emergency response, and pipeline integrity management.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
A valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is required.
Basic computer skills such as: opening, creating and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required.
Able to read maps, prints, drawings, and technical manuals.
The ability to read P&ID and electrical diagrams and other complex electrical drawings.
Interpret plant electrical diagrams.
Update electrical drawings.
The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business-like and professional manner is required.
The ability to modify communication style in order to influence, persuade, negotiate, and engage all parties according to the audience and circumstance is required.
Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues. Quickly and efficiently completes tasks.
The ability to demonstrate conscientiousness, dependability and commitment to the role, team and company.
Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100 foot lbs. of torque.
Must have ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.
Must wear special safety equipment while working and must be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment.
The ability to take callouts and work overtime is required.
Must live or relocate to within one hour of reporting location.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Performing or assisting with routine maintenance of pumps and electric motors such as bearing and seal replacements, alignments, couplings, sumps, fans, drain piping modifications, etc.
Maintenance on other mechanical equipment such as block valves, control valves, air compressors, valve actuators, etc.
Assist with replacement of pumps, motors, valves, and other equipment as needed.
Maintain and operate custody transfer measurement facilities and perform product quality control tests.
Participate and successfully complete training programs, process safety management reviews, and safety meetings required to comply with state and federal regulations.
Reviews procedures as necessary to ensure compliance of all company and industry standards to meet all regulatory agency requirements.
Performs remedial and preventative maintenance and maintains facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping practices inside and outside of the facilities.
Perform preventative and general maintenance on electronic and pneumatic equipment and parts associated with this equipment.
Provide training and technical support.
Utilizes precision tools and test equipment as needed.
Responds to operational emergencies as a member of an area emergency response team.
Performs regulatory required inspections.
Monitors 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 the launch and receiving of smart pigs.
Install pipeline markers and do routine inspections on ROW.
Maintain and operate corrosion control equipment.
Attend and participate in damage prevention meetings.
Interface with various landowners including private, state, federal, etc.
Install, troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain end devices, alarms, shutdown systems, process controls, substation and branch feeders, variable frequency drives, air/fuel controllers, panel boards, HMI, PLC’s etc.
Coordinate construction tie-ins and be responsible for lockout/tagout, purging and packing pipelines.
Gather accurate data and complete daily reports.
Maintain pipeline right-of-ways and all associated operational tasks.
Operate, inspect, and maintain high pressure pipelines, valves, regulators, and related instrumentation in compliance with DOT and OSHA regulations.
Manage storage and transfer of pipeline liquids; monitor and inspect pipeline encroachment.
Act as a company representative and interact with property owners, other pipeline company representatives, and local public representatives.
Take callouts and work overtime.