Technician, Pipeline (New Braunfels, TX)

Enterprise Products Partners L.P.•New Braunfels, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is one of the largest publicly traded partnerships and a leading North American provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, NGLs, crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals. The Pipeline Technician maintains and operates natural gas transmission pipelines and the associated equipment. This equipment includes, but are not limited to compressors, valves, pressure switches, transmitters, vibration switches, electronic controls, and pressure regulators. The Pipeline Technician performs mechanical functions and duties of inspecting, checking, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing mechanical equipment in order to maintain high levels of safe and productive equipment performance.

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.
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.
Must meet the requirements of the Company's Operator Qualification
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.
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 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. Pipeline locates, one-call programs, alignments, couplings, pumps, fans, drain piping modification, etc.
Maintenance on other mechanical equipment such as block valves, control valves, air compressors, valve actuators, etc.
Assist with replacement of motors, valves, and other equipment as needed.
Maintain and operate custody transfer measurement facilities.
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.