Job Description - Technician, Pipeline (Fagus Station) (000GZV)
Job Description
Technician, Pipeline (Fagus Station)-000GZV
Description
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:
- 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.
Qualifications
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.
- Able to work independently as well as maintain and promote good working relationships within a team environment.
- Able to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
- Must be willing to work overtime and callouts.
- Required to live within 1 hour of response time of job assignment.
- Self-motivated individual; accountable and self-driven to learn and to continuously develop and improve his/her skills through both formalized and on the job training.
- 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.
- Good organizational skills, strong customer service with the ability to interface with various land owners and other corporate and field personnel.
- Works indoors and outdoors during in and around industrial and electrical equipment.
- 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.
Primary Location
: USA-Arkansas-Pollard
Shift
: Day Job
Travel
: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Unposting Date
: Ongoing
Organization
: Operations
Job
: Pipeline Operations
Job Level
: Individual Contributor