Technician, Pipeline; Plainview​/Skellytown, TX

Position: Technician, Pipeline (Plainview/Skellytown, TX)
Location: Skellytown

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 turbines, pumps and electric motors such as bearing and mechanical 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(electric and manual), etc.

* Assist with replacement of turbines, 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

* 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 pigs.

* 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.

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.

* Previous experience and knowledge of industry related maintenance and repair standards preferred.

* Knowledge of the general design and operation of NGL and crude oil pipelines.

* Basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications.

* Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

* Minimum of 3 years of experience, preferably in the energy industry.

* 2-4 years previous experience with the operation, maintenance, and/or construction of a crude oil 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 crude oil pipelines.

* 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.

* 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 call-outs.

* 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 in and around…