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 (I&E) Technician's primary focus will be Electrical. However, will perform a variety of operational and maintenance functions and duties including inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing equipment in, around and on Department of Transportation (DOT) regulated pipelines and at OSHA/PSM/DOT regulated facilities in order to maintain high levels of safe and productive equipment performance. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
•Participate in installing all electrical components safely.
•Troubleshoot problems with control systems and complex equipment associated with advanced motor controls.
•Maintain advanced monitoring devices (solid state and microprocessor protective relays and power distribution devices).
•The ability to read P&ID and electrical diagrams and other complex electrical drawings.
•Interpret plant electrical diagrams.
•Update electrical drawings.
•Install, troubleshoot and maintain end devices, alarms, shutdown systems, process controls, substation and branch feeders, variable frequency drives, etc.
•Perform preventative and general maintenance on electronic and pneumatic equipment and parts associated with this equipment.
•Provide training and technical support
•Maintain and operate custody transfer measurement facilities and perform product quality control tests.
•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.
•Maintain and operate corrosion control equipment.
•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 a preferred.
•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.
•High to medium electrical voltage is desired with an understanding of crude oil pipelines.
•Previous experience and knowledge of industry related maintenance and repair standards preferred.
•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.
•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
•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.
Primary Location: USA-Texas-Texas City
Shift: Rotating
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Organization: Operations
Job: Pipeline Operations
Job Level: Individual Contributor