Technician, Flare (Baytown, TX)

Enterprise Products•Baytown, TX

About The Position

The Flare Technician performs flaring, purging, and inspections of LPG trailers, along with minor maintenance to correct vehicle deficiencies and make adjustments and alignments that support safe, productive equipment performance. The position works on terminal-level equipment, including steam rack and shop equipment, and maintains equipment and facility appearance to a high standard while controlling costs. The technician follows environmental, health, and safety policies and regulations; uses required personal protective equipment; reviews applicable Safety Data Sheets and workplace hazard assessments; and understands hazards associated with the work. The role also involves completing work records, regulatory inspections, equipment maintenance, training, process safety management reviews, and safety meetings. The position works the evening shift, Monday through Friday, from 3:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Supply and maintain defect-free hand tools.
Ability to read, understand, analyze, and interpret documents, equipment repair manuals, reports, and federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages, ratios, and proportions, and apply them to practical solutions.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders at various organizational levels in a businesslike and professional manner.
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 work indoors and outdoors around industrial and electrical equipment and in temperature extremes caused by weather and operating equipment.
Ability to regularly bend, stoop, move between ground level and higher levels, and lift from ground level.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, manually transport a load up to 75 pounds, and apply up to 100 foot-pounds of torque.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy-related field.
Basic computer skills, including opening, creating, and updating content in Microsoft Word documents and Excel spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

Operate an air-assisted flare to flare off LPG trailers and purge them with nitrogen when necessary.
Follow Safety Data Sheets and workplace hazard assessments for personal protective equipment requirements.
Comply with environmental, health, and safety policies and regulations and understand hazards associated with the work.
Review safety and health considerations for LPG/NGLs, natural gas (methane), and nitrogen.
Complete records of work performed and comply with federal, state, and company rules and regulations.
Report on time, dress cleanly, and be available for scheduled shifts or on-call periods.
Supply and maintain defect-free hand tools for performing duties.
Inspect and work with brakes in accordance with Section 396.25 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Perform vehicle inspections in accordance with Section 396.19 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and complete required regulatory inspections.
Work on terminal equipment, including steam rack and shop equipment.
Maintain equipment to high quality standards in a timely manner while keeping costs low.
Participate in and successfully complete required training programs, process safety management reviews, and safety meetings.
Review procedures as needed to ensure compliance with company, industry, and regulatory agency requirements.
Perform and assist with scheduling repairs when the Shop Foreman is unavailable.
Perform remedial and preventive maintenance and maintain facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping inside and outside the facilities.
Assist other maintenance personnel when needed.
Use and wear all required personal protective equipment.