Technician, Pipeline (Gonzales, TX)

Technician, Pipeline (Gonzales, TX)

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. Our services include: natural gas gathering, treating, processing, transportation and storage; NGL transportation, fractionation, storage and import and export terminals; crude oil gathering, transportation, storage and terminals; petrochemical and refined products transportation, storage and terminals; and a marine transportation business that operates primarily on the United States inland and Intracoastal Waterway systems. The partnership's assets include approximately 50,000 miles of pipelines; 260 million barrels of storage capacity for NGLs, crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals; and 14 billion cubic feet of natural gas storage capacity.

The Pipeline Technician maintains and operates crude oil pipelines, pump stations and all of the associated equipment such as pumps, motor operated valves, pressure switches, electric motors, transmitters, vibration switches, electronic controls and pressure regulators. The Pipeline Technician modifies, repairs, or overhauls electronic and electrical equipment and controls. Applies knowledge of electronics principles in determining equipment malfunctions, and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in installing all instrumentation and electrical components safely.
• Troubleshoot problems with control systems and complex equipment associated with crude oil operations.
• Run conduit, pull wire, change motors and maintain lighting systems and basic motor controls.
• Maintain, modify and troubleshoot Distributive Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) to maximize use of control technology and minimize installation and operating costs.
• Maintain advanced monitoring devices (gas, flame, or fire detectors, vibration and temperature monitors).
• Maintain and operate custody transfer measurement facilities and perform product quality control tests.
• Monitors crude oil receipt and delivery activities to appropriate pipelines or tankage.
• Locate pipelines as needed and oversee excavations and line crossings.
• Launch and receive cleaning pigs and assist with the launch and receiving of smart pigs.
• Install pipeline markers and do routine inspections on ROW.
• Maintain and operate corrosion control equipment.
• Attend and participate in damage prevention meetings.
• Interface with various landowners including private, state, federal, etc.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required. VoTech certificate or Associates degree or related work experience is preferred. Previous experience and knowledge of industry related maintenance and repair standards preferred. Journeyman electrical designation is highly preferred. The ability to read at a level to understand written safety procedures, work procedures, blue prints, P&IDs, work permits, and technical instruction manuals is required. Thorough knowledge of electrical codes and is familiar with AC voltage (120-480) three phase and single phase plus 24 VDC is required. A minimum of 5+ years of electrical and instrumentation experience is required. Preferably in an energy related industry. Knowledge of the general design and operation of a crude oil pipeline. Basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications. Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record. Minimum of 3 years stable work history, preferably in the energy industry. 2-4 years previous experience with the operation, maintenance, and/or construction of a crude oil pipeline facility and tank farm facilities preferred. Possess a strong commitment to personal and job safety. Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment. Knowledge of pumps, regulators, MOVs, electronic controls and medium electrical voltage is desired with an understanding of crude oil pipelines. Ability to read and interpret alignment sheets, schematics and P&IDs. Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, decision making skills and strong work ethic. Able to work independently as well as maintain and promote good working relationships within a team environment. 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 call-outs. Required to live within 1 hour response time of job assignment. Self-motivated individual; accountable and self driven to learn and to continuously develop and improve his/her skills through both formalized and on the job training. 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. Good organizational skills, strong customer service with the ability to interface with various land owners and other corporate and field personnel. Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment. Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment. Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools. Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position. Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work. May work in confined spaces (i.e. tanks, between compressors, vessels). Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs. Must have ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads. Must wear special safety equipment while working and must be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment. Other job related duties as required/needed.