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Operator, Pipeline Trainee (Iowa City, IA)

EPCO Corporate

Iowa City, IA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Communication Skills, Contact Management, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Policies, Crude Oil, Driver's License, Electric Motor, Electrical Components, Environmental Regulations, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Fast Food, GSP (Good Safety Practices), Hazardous Materials Clean-Up, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Import/Export, Industry Standards, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Mathematics, Multitasking, Natural Gas, Organizational Skills, Petrochemicals, Petroleum, Piping, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pumps, Quality Control, Regulations, Safety Equipment, Safety Training, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Iowa City, IA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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 Trainee Operator works a rotating shift, travels and cross-trains in the operations and maintenance of equipment and processes associated with pipeline operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Performs terminal and station operations by coordinating with Pipeline Control and other affiliates to ensure timely, safe and quality controlled handling of petroleum products.
  • Tank gauging, manifold line up, development of paperwork and log/record information related to inventories and quality control.
  • Must be knowledgeable of environmental regulations and company policy concerning handling and disposal of hazardous substances.
  • Participates in available cross training to effectively develop skills in areas specific to other operators and technicians.
  • Performs mechanical functions that will include inspecting, checking, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment in order to maintain high levels of safe and productive equipment performance.
  • Routine maintenance of centrifugal pumps and electric motors such as bearing and seal replacements, alignments, drain piping modifications, maintenance for electronic transmitters, valve actuators, etc.
  • Review procedures as necessary to achieve good workmanlike performance and ensure compliance of all company and industry standards to meet the requirements of all regulatory agencies.
  • Maintain close contact with the Area Supervisor/Manager regarding maintenance trouble reports and scheduled equipment maintenance to effect a minimum interruption of product throughput.
  • Optimize work to affect a minimal amount of overtime.
  • Maintain facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping practices inside and outside of the facilities.
  • Attend all safety meetings and complete safety training courses as required.
The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:
  • High school diploma or G.E.D. is required.
  • Associates degree or 2 year technical certification is preferred.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is required.
  • Ability to work a rotating shift schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays, as well as unscheduled overtime.
  • Previous experience in natural gas/gas liquids, gas processing, petrochemical, refining or pipeline operations.
  • Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
  • Able to assume responsibility, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
  • Must live or relocate to within 1 hour response time of job assignment.
  • Basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications.
  • Good organizational skills & strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • 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., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs. and apply up to 100 foot pounds of torque.
  • Must have ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly.
  • Must wear special safety equipment while working and must be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment.
  • Possess a strong commitment to personal and job safety.
  • Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment.
  • Self-motivated individual able to work independently or in a team environment and willing to learn.
  • 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.

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