Technician, Line Locating (Baytown, TX)

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. • Baytown, TX

16h

About The Position

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is a major North American provider of midstream energy services, with approximately 50,000 miles of pipelines and extensive storage and terminal assets. The Line Locating Technician complies with applicable federal and state regulations and company policies to accurately locate pipelines and prevent damage to company assets. The role uses maps, alignment sheets, drawings, and electronic locating equipment to identify pipelines potentially affected by excavation, communicates with excavators and landowners, probes and stakes pipelines, monitors excavations, and completes crossing reports.

The technician obtains and maintains required Operator Qualifications and classroom training, enforces excavation and damage-prevention policies, addresses conflicts involving excavations near company assets, and supports signage, community outreach, aerial patrols, and Operations as requested. The position is based in Baytown, Texas, and requires living or relocating within one hour of reporting time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 2–3 years of operating experience in natural gas gathering and pipeline operations involving gas and/or liquids.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read maps, prints, drawings, and technical manuals.
• Ability to prepare technical reports.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers, regulatory agencies, vendors, suppliers, company contacts, and other pipeline operators.
• Ability to prioritize and respond to multiple requests from several sources.
• Ability to work with or without direct supervision, independently or as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using and operating hand, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools.
• May be required to participate in the Respiratory Protection Program and wear a respirator to perform tasks.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must live or relocate within one hour of reporting time.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or technical training.

Responsibilities

• Obtain minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs) and required classroom training within three months, and continuously maintain qualifications and training.
• Accurately locate and mark buried pipelines using electronic line locators and manual devices.
• Enforce company excavation, one-call, and damage-prevention policies, including exercising stop-work obligations when unsafe conditions exist.
• Resolve conflicts, questions, or concerns related to excavations near company assets within the one-call system.
• Ensure right-of-way signage meets company requirements.
• Assist with community Damage Prevention and Public Awareness meetings.
• Assist with Aerial Patrol Programs and support Operations as requested.
• Use maps, alignment sheets, and drawings to identify potentially affected pipelines; contact excavators or landowners as needed; probe and stake pipelines; monitor excavations; and complete crossing reports.

What This Job Offers

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