Operator, Plant (sign-on bonus) (Coyanosa, TX)

Enterprise Products Partners L.P.•Coyanosa, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is a North American provider of midstream energy services, operating extensive pipeline, storage, processing, terminal, and marine transportation assets. The Plant Operator is responsible for day-to-day operation and maintenance of natural gas amine treating plants, compressors, and pipeline systems, using both a computer control center and onsite operations. The position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus and other location incentives. The role operates and monitors plant and pipeline equipment, performs equipment start-ups and shutdowns, responds to emergency or upset conditions, and conducts minor maintenance. It also involves monitoring the gas gathering system through SCADA, communicating with customers about situations affecting deliveries, maintaining regulatory compliance and records, and contributing to safe, reliable operations. The position works a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of the operation, control, and general design of systems typically present in a processing or fractionation plant.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages, ratios, and proportions, and apply them to practical solutions.
Basic computer skills, including opening, creating, and updating MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets.
Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties, and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful or hazardous conditions.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders at various organizational levels in a businesslike and professional manner.
Ability to adapt communication style to influence, persuade, negotiate, and engage people according to the audience and circumstances.
Initiative and a proactive approach to addressing issues; ability to complete tasks quickly and efficiently.
Conscientiousness, dependability, and commitment to the role, team, and company.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with less definition, policy, and bureaucracy.
Ability to perform the described physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds, manually transporting a load up to 75 pounds, and applying up to 100 foot-pounds of torque.
Ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy-related field.

Responsibilities

Operate natural gas plant and pipeline equipment, including amine treating plants, chilled water gas conditioning skids, reciprocating natural gas compressors, TEG dehydrators, fluid separation equipment, valves, and gas measurement equipment.
Operate plant equipment and systems, including starting up and shutting down equipment and adjusting controls to maintain recommended or prescribed operating ranges.
Visually inspect equipment and controls periodically to identify malfunctions or needs for repair, adjustment, or lubrication.
Depressure equipment and pipelines and operate valves.
Monitor plant and pipeline operations and respond to emergency or upset conditions.
Operate in accordance with Process Safety Management requirements and implement safe work practices, supporting safety for employees, the public, and the environment.
Monitor the gas gathering system through SCADA and alert customers about situations that could affect gas deliveries.
Ensure regulatory compliance and record-keeping requirements are met and monitored.
Read, monitor, and record operating conditions such as pressure, temperature, operating hours, fuel consumption, and water levels.
Perform minor maintenance on equipment, including compressors, TEG dehydrators, fluid separation equipment, and valves.
Monitor, remove, and replace filters, oil, chemicals, lubricating fluids, gaskets, and valves as needed.
Change gauges; clean site glasses; replace compressor suction and discharge valves, light bulbs, and fuses.
Maintain clean sites, including removing trash, controlling weeds and grassy areas, and performing minor painting.
Improve the way customer needs and demands are met.
Maintain a near-perfect driving record.
Direct and supervise contract labor involved in plant maintenance activities.
Collaborate with the direct supervisor on ideas for improving an evolving plant and pipeline system.
Work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.