Technician, Pipeline (Loving Co/Kermit Crude NGL) at Enterprise Products Company in Midland, 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 Technician maintains and operates crude oil pipelines, pump stations and all of the associated equipment such as pumps, motor operated valves, pressure switches, electric motors, transmitters, vibration switches, electronic controls and pressure regulators. The Pipeline Technician performs mechanical functions and duties of inspecting, checking, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing all mechanical equipment in order to maintain high levels of safe and productive equipment performance.  Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Routine maintenance of pumps and electric motors such as bearing and 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, 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.


• 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 as a member of an area emergency response team.


• 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 preferred.


• 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.


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


• 2-4 years previous experience with the operation, and maintenance of a crude oil pipeline facility and NGL pipelines 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 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 a 30 minute 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 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.


• 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.,


• 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.