Technician, Gathering

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. • Nacogdoches, TX

1d • 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 Gathering Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a pipeline gathering system to minimize downtime and provide producers with the lowest possible gathering system pressures and timely response to producer feedback.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 3 years stable work history, preferably in the energy industry.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Must demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair all types of mechanical equipment and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment.
• Able to read prints, drawings and technical manuals and prepare technical reports.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations and possess basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Good verbal/written communication skills, decision making skills and strong work ethic.
• Able to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
• Must be willing to work overtime and handle call-outs and must live or relocate to within 1 hour response time of job assignment.
• Should have basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Self-motivated individual able to work independently or in a team environment and willing to learn.
• Must be able to demonstrate sound judgment with the ability to make decisions and corrections when problems are detected.
• Must have a history of being dependable and reliable, take pride in a job well done, and enjoy working hard.
• Candidate must have good organizational skills, good customer relation skills with the ability to interface with land owners and other corporate and field personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy related field preferred.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance programs a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate system shutdowns, (new connects, leak repair), line pressure maintenance (pigging, balling, drip removal), lock out/tag out, hydrate, mitigation, excavation activities, and dew point monitoring and various other duties as assigned.
• Coordinate construction tie-ins and be responsible for lockout/tagout, purging and packing pipelines.
• Gather accurate data and completes daily reports.
• Maintain pipeline rights-of-way and all associated operational tasks.
• Operate, inspect and maintain high pressure pipelines, valves, regulators, and related instrumentation in compliance with DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Manage storage and transfer of pipeline liquids; monitor and inspect pipeline encroachment.
• Act as a company representative and interact with property owners, other pipeline company representatives and local public representatives.
• Responsible for Gas Turbine operations.
• Handle startup/shutdown daily checks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED