Technician, Pipeline (Princeton, IN)

Technician, Pipeline (Princeton, IN)

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's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide relief coverage for operations
• Performing or assisting with routine maintenance of electric motors, pumps such as bearing and mechanical seal replacements, alignments, couplings, sumps, fans, drain piping modifications, etc.
• Troubleshoot problems with control systems and complex equipment associated with generators and control and pump stations.
• 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).
• Perform routine maintenance on 2400/4160 vac electric motors from 500-6000 hp including medium voltage switchgear and VFD. Thorough knowledge of electrical codes and is familiarity with AC voltage (120-480) three phase and single phase plus 24 VDC is required.
• Maintenance on other mechanical equipment such as block valves, control valves, air compressors, valve actuators (electric and manual), etc.
• Assist with replacement of pumps, motors, valves, and other equipment as needed.
• Maintain and operate custody transfer measurement facilities and perform product quality control tests.
• Participate and successfully complete training programs, process safety management reviews, and safety meetings required to comply with state and federal regulations.
• Must meet the requirements of the Company's Operator Qualification program.
• Reviews procedures as necessary to ensure compliance of all company and industry standards to meet all regulatory agency requirements.
• Performs remedial and preventative maintenance and maintains facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping practices inside and outside of the facilities.
• Perform preventative and general maintenance on electronic and pneumatic equipment and parts associated with this equipment.
• Provide training and technical support.
• Utilizes precision tools and test equipment as needed.
• Responds to operational emergencies.
• Performs regulatory required inspections.
• Locate pipelines as needed and oversee excavations and line crossings.
• Launch and receive cleaning pigs and assist with the launch and receiving of smart tools.
• 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.

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• VoTech Certificate, I&E Degree or Associates Degree or related work experience is a preferred.
• Previous experience and knowledge of industry related maintenance and repair standards preferred.
• Knowledge of the general design and operation of NGL and refined products pipelines.
• 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 refined products and NGL pipeline 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, MOV's, electronic controls and medium electrical voltage is desired with an understanding of NGL and refined products pipelines.
• Ability to read and interpret alignment sheets, schematics, electrical diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, decision making skills and strong work ethic.
• Must be willing to work overtime and callouts.
• Required to live within 1 hour of response time of job assignment.
• Good organizational skills, strong customer service with the ability to interface with various land owners and other corporate and field personnel.
• Works in inclement weather and 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.
• Must be able to lift 60lbs. from ground level.
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• 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.