Technician, Pipeline (Plainview, TX)

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 pipeline assets including, but not limited to, valve manifolds, pig launchers & receivers, compressor stations, dehydration units, amine process plants, and control & pump stations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:


* Maintenance and operation of custody transfer measurement facilities and perform product quality control tests.


* 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, and federal agencies.


* Knowledgeable of environmental regulations and Company policies.


* Meet requirements of Company Operator Qualification Program, perform identified covered tasks and remain compliant.


* Attend training programs on a continuing basis; including computer-based training.


* Attend all safety meetings and safety training courses as required by Company and regulatory agencies.

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:


* Live within the Plainview, TX or surrounding areas.


* A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D.

equivalent is required.


* VoTech certificate or Associate's degree in Electrical/Electronics, Oil & Gas technical field or related work experience is preferred.


* Knowledge of the general design and operation of a liquid or gas pipeline is required.


* A valid driver's license with 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.


* Experience and knowledge of industry related maintenance and repair standards is preferred.


* Knowledge of turbine engines, centrifugal pumps...