Operator, Plant (Vidor, TX)

Enterprise Products Partners L.P.•Vidor, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operator at the Neches River Terminal in Vidor, TX is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of an LPG Refrigeration Unit and Marine Export Terminal. This role involves operating and maintaining plant and pipeline equipment, ensuring safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. The operator will monitor operations, perform minor maintenance, maintain site cleanliness, and collaborate with supervisors and contract labor.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
Must live and maintain permanent residence within a 1 hour commute to the Neches River Terminal.
Must be able to work a rotating DuPont shift schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
Must be available for short notice “unscheduled” call out as well as “scheduled” call out.
The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions is required.
Basic computer skills such as: opening, creating and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required.
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.
Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues. Quickly and efficiently completes tasks.
Must have the ability to function well in a team environment.
Must have the ability to demonstrate conscientiousness, dependability and commitment to the role, team and company.
The ability to work in a fast paced environment with less definition, policy, and bureaucracy.
Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.
Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.
Must be able to use physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.
Must be able to climb and work at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
May work in confined spaces (i.e., tanks, between compressors, vessels).
Must adhere to Enterprise Respiratory Program and be able to wear respiratory devices for extended periods of time when needed.
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., and apply up to 100 foot pounds of torque.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification or equivalent training in Process Technology or energy related field is preferred.
Prior experience and/or knowledge of Cryo Plant Operations and Marine Terminal Operations is preferred.
Knowledge of the operation, control and general design of various kinds of systems typically present in a processing or fractionation plant is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate plant and pipeline equipment including, but not limited to: centrifugal natural gas compressors, pumps, fluid separation equipment, valves, measurement equipment, etc.
Operate plant equipment and system.
Start-up/shutdown of plant equipment.
Adjust controls to operate equipment in the recommended or prescribed operating ranges.
Visually inspect equipment and controls at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication.
De-pressure equipment and piping in preparation for maintenance activities.
Operate valves.
Monitor plant and pipeline operations and respond to emergency or upset conditions.
Operate under Process Safety Management (PSM) as required.
Implement safe work practices and participate in proactive safety culture while ensuring safety for the employee, public and environment at all times.
Ensure regulatory compliance and record keeping requirements are met and continually monitored.
Read, monitor and record various operating conditions such as pressure, temperature, hours of operations, fuel consumed, water levels, etc.
Perform minor maintenance on equipment including, but not limited to: reciprocating natural gas compressors, fluid separation equipment, valves, etc.
Monitor, remove and replace filters, oil, chemicals, other lubricating fluids, gaskets, and valves as needed.
Change gauges.
Maintain sites in a clean condition including picking up/taking out trash, control weeds and grassy areas, minor painting, etc.
Change out suction/discharge valves on natural gas compressors, light bulbs, and fuses.
Improve upon meeting the needs and demands of customers.
Direct and supervise contract labor involved in plant maintenance activities.
Issue safe work permits.
Collaborate with direct supervisor on new and improved ideas associated with an evolving plant and pipeline system.