Technician

Pipeline Technician

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 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 refined product pipelines, LPG 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 performs mechanical functions and duties of inspecting, checking, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing all mechanical equipment in order to maintain high levels of safe and productive equipment performance.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Routine maintenance of centrifugal pumps and electric motors such as bearing and seal replacements, alignments, couplings, sumps, fans, drain piping modifications, etc. Maintenance on other mechanical equipment such as block valves, control valves, air compressors, valve actuators, etc. Assist with replacement of pumps, motors, valves, and other equipment as needed, including foundation work, initial alignment, testing, and startup. Maintain, modify, and troubleshoot 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). Install, troubleshoot, and maintain alarms, shutdown systems, process controls, substation and branch feeders, variable frequency drives, panel boards, etc. Perform preventative and general maintenance on electronic and parts associated with this equipment. Knowledge of electrical codes and is familiarity with AC voltage (120-480) three phase and single phase plus 24 VDC. 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 to perform identified covered tasks and remain compliant or work under the direct supervision and observation of an individual who has previously been qualified with the Company's and Code of Federal Regulation requirements. Reviews procedures as necessary to ensure compliance of all company and industry standards to meet all regulatory agency requirements. Properly completes records of time and required regulatory reports. Maintains close contact with the Area Supervisor regarding maintenance trouble reports and scheduled equipment maintenance to effect a minimum interruption of product throughput. Ability to optimize work to effect a minimal amount of overtime. Performs remedial and preventative maintenance and maintains facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping practices inside and outside of the facilities. Participates in available cross training to effectively develop skills in areas specific to other technicians. Utilizes precision tools and test equipment as needed. Responds to operational emergencies as a member of an area emergency response team. Performs regulatory required inspections. Launch and receive cleaning pigs and assist with the launch and receiving of smart pigs. Maintain and operate corrosion control equipment. Obtains services from contractors to perform specialty services and supervises their work. Perform any other job duties as directed by their supervisor. Salary range starts at $39.17/hr.