Technician, Pipeline (Sorrento, LA)

Primary Location

USA-Louisiana-Sorrento

What you will be doing

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is the largest publicly traded partnership and a leading North American provider of energy services. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Enterprise Products and its affiliates have over 6,500 employees. Enterprise's large integrated, geographical portfolio of assets provides multiple opportunities to grow through internal growth projects and through acquisitions. Enterprise service offerings include onshore and offshore energy gathering, processing, storage, fractionation, terminalling, transportation and marketing for crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids and refined products. To maximize the value of its interests, Enterprise's team utilizes an array of options that provides innovative solutions to create growth opportunities for the partnership and build value for investors. Energy professionals are discovering rewarding opportunities with Enterprise Products through exciting new growth areas, developing markets and innovative ways to provide energy solutions to customers.

The Pipeline Technician maintains and operates pipeline assets including but not necessarily limited to rail loading terminal, valve manifolds, pig launchers & receivers, control & pump stations. Technician duties and responsibilities will also involve

• Load LPG tank cars
• 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 agencies.
• Knowledgeable of environmental regulations and company policies.
• Must meet the requirements of the Company's Operator Qualification program to perform identified covered tasks and remain compliant.
• Attends training programs on a continuing basis including computer based training.
• Attends all safety meetings and safety training courses as required by company and regulatory agencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

What Your Background Should Look Like (minimum Qualifications)

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• VoTech certificate or Associates Degree in electrical/electronics and/or Oil & Gas technical field or related work experience preferred.
• 2 years experience with the operation, maintenance, and/or construction of a hazardous liquid or gas pipeline facility or similar facility/system preferred.
• Previous experience and knowledge of industry related maintenance and repair standards preferred.
• Knowledge of the general design and operation of a liquid or gas pipeline.
• Knowledge of centrifugal pumps, regulators, MOV's, electronic controls and medium electrical voltage is desired with an understanding of NGL or gas pipelines preferred.
• Basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Possess a strong commitment to personal and job safety.
• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Possess 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 handle call-outs.
• Must live or relocate to within 1 hour 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.
• 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.
• 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.
  
  

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Organization

Operations

Job

Pipeline Operations

Job Level

Individual Contributor