Technician, Pipeline (Todhunter Terminal, OH)

Enterprise Products•Middletown, OH

About The Position

The Pipeline Technician maintains and operates refined product and LPG pipelines, pump stations, and associated mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment. The role performs inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, replacements, and preventive maintenance to support safe, productive, and reliable equipment performance while meeting company, industry, and regulatory requirements. The technician performs maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, compressors, actuators, programmable logic controllers, monitoring devices, alarms, shutdown systems, process controls, electrical distribution equipment, and corrosion control equipment. The role also completes required inspections and records, participates in safety and qualification programs, responds to emergencies, and coordinates maintenance with the Area Supervisor and specialty contractors. The position involves indoor and outdoor work around industrial and electrical equipment, exposure to weather extremes, physical work at varied heights and positions, and use of required safety equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Basic computer skills, including spreadsheet and word-processing applications.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Minimum of 3 years of stable work history, preferably in the energy industry.
Ability to read and understand written safety and work procedures, blueprints, P&IDs, work permits, and technical instruction manuals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Excellent written and verbal communication, decision-making skills, and a strong work ethic.
Ability to work independently and maintain and promote good working relationships within a team environment.
Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties, and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful or hazardous conditions.
Willingness to work overtime and call-outs.
Must live within a one-hour commute of the home office.
Self-motivated, accountable, and driven to learn and continuously develop skills through formal and on-the-job training.
Sound judgment and ability to make decisions and corrections when problems are detected.
Dependable and reliable, with good organizational skills and the ability to interact with landowners and corporate and field personnel.
Strong commitment to personal and job safety.
Mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment.
Able to work indoors and outdoors around industrial and electrical equipment and in temperature extremes caused by weather and operating equipment.
Able to lift, push, pull, and hold equipment and tools; climb and work at various heights; and work standing, sitting, lying down, crouched, or kneeling.
Able to regularly bend, stoop, move between ground level and higher levels, lift from ground level, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Able to enter and exit vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.
Able to wear special safety equipment and lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment.
Able to respond to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and visually inspect work.

Nice To Haves

VoTech certificate, associate degree, or related work experience.
Previous experience and knowledge of industry-related maintenance and repair standards.
Knowledge of the general design and operation of a refined products pipeline.
Two to four years of experience operating and maintaining a refined pipeline facility.
Knowledge of compressors, pumps, regulators, MOVs, electronic controls, and medium electrical voltage, with an understanding of refined product pipelines.

Responsibilities

Maintain and operate refined product pipelines, LPG pipelines, pump stations, and associated equipment.
Inspect, check, troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical equipment to maintain safe and productive performance.
Perform routine maintenance on centrifugal pumps and electric motors, including bearing and seal replacements, alignments, couplings, sumps, fans, and drain piping modifications.
Maintain block valves, control valves, air compressors, valve actuators, and other mechanical equipment.
Assist with replacement of pumps, motors, valves, and other equipment, including foundation work, initial alignment, testing, and startup.
Maintain, modify, and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Maintain gas, flame, and fire detectors, vibration monitors, and temperature monitors.
Install, troubleshoot, and maintain alarms, shutdown systems, process controls, substation and branch feeders, variable frequency drives, and panel boards.
Perform preventive and general maintenance on electronic equipment and associated parts.
Participate in training programs, process safety management reviews, and safety meetings required for regulatory compliance.
Meet Operator Qualification program requirements for covered tasks, or work under the direct supervision and observation of a qualified individual.
Review procedures and follow company and industry standards and regulatory agency requirements.
Complete time records and required regulatory reports.
Coordinate maintenance trouble reports and scheduled equipment maintenance with the Area Supervisor to minimize interruption of product throughput.
Optimize work to minimize overtime and perform remedial and preventive maintenance.
Maintain facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping inside and outside facilities.
Participate in cross-training to develop skills in areas specific to other technicians.
Use precision tools and test equipment as needed.
Respond to operational emergencies as a member of an area emergency response team.
Perform regulatory-required inspections.
Launch and receive cleaning pigs and assist with launching and receiving smart pigs.
Maintain and operate corrosion control equipment.
Obtain services from specialty contractors and supervise their work.
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.