Technician, Gathering

Enterprise Products•Nacogdoches, TX

16h•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. This role involves operating, inspecting, and maintaining high-pressure pipelines, valves, regulators, and related instrumentation in compliance with DOT and OSHA regulations. The technician will also manage the storage and transfer of pipeline liquids, monitor and inspect pipeline encroachment, and act as a company representative interacting with property owners, other pipeline company representatives, and local public representatives. Additionally, the role includes responsibility for Gas Turbine operations and handling startup/shutdown daily checks.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
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
Dexterity in the use of tools and equipment
Able to read prints, drawings and technical manuals
Able to prepare technical reports
Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations
Possess basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications
Good verbal/written communication skills
Decision making skills
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
Must live or relocate to within 1 hour response time of job assignment
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
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
Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Self-motivated individual able to work independently or in a team environment and willing to learn
Take pride in a job well done, and enjoy working hard

Responsibilities

Coordinate system shutdowns (new connects, leak repair)
Line pressure maintenance (pigging, balling, drip removal)
Lock out/tag out procedures
Hydrate mitigation
Excavation activities
Dew point monitoring
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