Enterprise Products

Operator, Pipeline (Houston Ship Channel)

Houston, TX

About This Job

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 Operator performs terminal and station operations both in and outside responsibilities. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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Plans vessel arrival, directs position of the vessel along the dock, places gangway equipment from the vessel to shore, and attaches loading arms to vessel.

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Leads pre-transfer meeting with vessel Captain and Officers to review Declaration of Inspection, Terminal Rules and Regulations, and other related information and documentation.

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Plans and executes vessel discharge and crude oil delivery to appropriate pipelines or tankage.

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Monitors operational data during crude oil movements and takes appropriate actions when necessary.

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Performs valve alignments, connection and disconnection of loading arms and hoses, monitors and operates vapor combustion system for marine terminal vessel loading.

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Performs and assists with facility maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, lifting equipment, and other facility equipment as needed.

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Ensures safety and protection of the environment for of activities performed by terminal and vessels while berthed, including bunkering, maintenance, inspection, and crude oil washing activities.

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Read, monitor and record various operating conditions such as pressure, temperature, hours of operations, fuel consumed, water levels, etc.

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Performs basic maintenance activities, such as strainer cleaning, general housekeeping, and other related activities.

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Operate plant equipment & system.

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Start-up/Shutdown of plant equipment.

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Visually inspect equipment and controls at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication.

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De-pressure equipment and pipelines.

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Assigns work permits for company and contract personnel working at local facilities.

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Develops procedures for abnormal operational activities and communicates procedures to internal customers.

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Implement safe work practices and participate in proactive safety culture while ensuring safety for the employee, public and environment at all times.

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Communicates operational information, maintenance needs, and other related information to internal and external customers in both verbal and written form.

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Coordinates emergency response activities when necessary and can act as first responder when required.

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Obtains and maintains US Coast Guard person-in-charge certification.

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Capable of activating emergency response plan for the area, including making necessary preliminary notifications.

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Operate under Process Safety Management (PSM) as required.

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Collaborate with direct supervisor on new and improved ideas associated with an evolving plant and pipeline system.

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Work a rotating 12 hour shift schedule.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

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A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.

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Associates degree in related field preferred.

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Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy related field is preferred.

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A valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is required.

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May be required to participate in the Respiratory Protection Program and wear respirator to perform tasks.

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Must be able to follow written procedures.

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Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

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Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, manuals and reports. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.

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Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concept such as percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions if required.

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Basic computer skills such as: opening, creating and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required.

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Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.

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Must live or relocate within 1 hour of reporting time.

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Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.

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Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.

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Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.

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Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.

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May work in confined spaces (i.e. tanks, between compressors, vessels).

Primary Location: USA-Texas-Houston

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Organization: Operations

Job: Pipeline Operations

Job Level: Individual Contributor

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