Technician, Pipeline (New Braunfels, TX)

Enterprise Products•New Braunfels, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is a leading North American provider of midstream energy services. The Pipeline Technician maintains and operates natural gas transmission pipelines and associated equipment, including compressors, valves, pressure switches, transmitters, vibration switches, electronic controls, and pressure regulators. This role involves performing mechanical functions such as inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing equipment to ensure safe and productive performance.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
Knowledge of the general design and operation of a liquid or gas pipeline 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.
Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
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.
The ability to take call-outs, be on call when required, and work overtime is required.

Nice To Haves

VoTech certificate or Associate's degree in Electrical/Electronics, Oil & Gas technical field or related work experience is preferred.
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 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, including pipeline locates, one-call programs, alignments, couplings, pumps, fans, and drain piping modification.
Performing maintenance on mechanical equipment such as block valves, control valves, air compressors, and valve actuators.
Assisting with the replacement of motors, valves, and other equipment.
Maintaining and operating custody transfer measurement facilities.
Participating in and successfully completing training programs, process safety management reviews, and safety meetings.
Meeting the requirements of the Company's Operator Qualification Reviews procedures.
Performing remedial and preventative maintenance and maintaining facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping practices.
Performing preventative and general maintenance on electronic and pneumatic equipment and associated parts.
Providing training and technical support.
Utilizing precision tools and test equipment.
Responding to operational emergencies as a member of an area emergency response team.
Performing regulatory required inspections.
Monitoring NGL receipt and delivery activities to appropriate pipelines.
Locating pipelines and overseeing excavations and line crossings.
Launching and receiving cleaning pigs and assisting with the launch and receiving of smart pigs.
Installing pipeline markers and conducting routine inspections on ROW.
Maintaining and operating corrosion control equipment.
Attending and participating in damage prevention meetings.
Interfacing with various landowners.