Pipeline Technician

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is 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 Pipeline Technician maintains and operates pipeline assets, including valve manifolds, pig launchers and receivers, compressor stations, dehydration units, amine process plants, and control and pump stations. Responsibilities include maintenance and operation of custody transfer measurement facilities, product quality control tests, locating pipelines, overseeing excavations and line crossings, launching and receiving cleaning pigs, installing pipeline markers, and routine inspections on ROW.

Qualifications include a minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, VoTech certificate or Associate's degree in Electrical/Electronics, Oil & Gas technical field, or related work experience. Knowledge of the general design and operation of a liquid or gas pipeline is required. A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required. A minimum of 2 years experience in the operation, maintenance, and/or construction of a hazardous liquid or gas pipeline facility, or a similar facility/system is preferred.

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications: ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, basic computer skills, ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties, and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business-like and professional manner.

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 lbs. 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. The ability to take call-outs and work overtime is required. Must live or relocate to within 1 hour of reporting location.