Operator, Pipeline (ECHO Storage) at Enterprise Products Company in Houston, Texas

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

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


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  Performs measurement analysis to determine crude oil API gravity and sediment and water percentage.
  
  


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


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  Ensures safety and protection of the environment for activities performed by terminal maintenance, inspection, and crude oil washing activities.
  
  


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  Monitors terminal equipment during operational activities to ensure proper function.
  
  


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  Performs tank-to-tank transfers when necessary.
  
  


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  Gathers and organizes measurement data, including meter counts, sediment and water data, and other related information.
  
  


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  Enters measurement data into ticketing system, analyzing the data once entered and correcting any errors.
  
  


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  Performs basic maintenance activities, general housekeeping, and other related activities.
  
  


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  Plans and executes equipment and pipeline drain activities prior to maintenance or new construction work.
  
  


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


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

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.


• Technical certification or equivalent training/experience in a processing plant, pipeline or similar industry is desired


• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is required.


• Minimum of 3 years stable work history, preferably in the energy industry.


• Possess a strong commitment to personal and job safety.


• Must be willing to work a 12 hour rotating shift, includes weekends and holidays


• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment.


• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations and possess basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications.


• Good verbal/ written communication skills, decision making skills and strong work ethic.


• Able to 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 handle call-outs and must live or relocate to within 1 hour response time of job assignment.


• Basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications.


• 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.


• Candidate must have good organizational skills, excellent attention to detail.


• Good customer relation skills with the ability to interface with land owners and other corporate and field personnel.


• 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., apply up to 100 foot pounds of torque.


• 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.