Technician, Pipeline (Sonora, TX)(Epco, Inc.), Array

Title: Technician, Pipeline (Sonora, TX)Location: Texas-SonoraEstablished in 1968, privately held Enterprise Products Company and its affiliates own significant equity interests in four publicly traded partnerships with a combined enterprise value of approximately $30 billion. The Enterprise family of partnerships comprises one of North America's largest midstream energy networks, providing a variety of services, including transportation, gathering, storage, processing, fractionation and terminaling, to producers and consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, refined products, liquefied petroleum gases and petrochemicals.

The Technician (Pipeline) independently performs various duties associated with gathering systems, transmission lines and related equipment including but not limited to the following:* Conduct and perform line pressure maintenance and hydrate removal (pigging, balling, drip removal).

• Spotting lines for one-calls, etc.
• Conducting line surveys and leak detection monitoring.
• Coordinating system shut-downs (for new connects or line repairs), performing lock-out/tag-out and other safety tasks.
• Starting and stopping compressors/pumps.
• Monitoring equipment and checking levels.
• Recording operating equipment data and performing minor maintenance (replacing valves, fittings, etc.).
• Operating amine and de-hy units.
• Troubleshooting abnormal operations.
• Coordinating and monitoring activities of contractor personnel assigned to area.
• Maintaining pipeline right-of-ways.
• Testing, troubleshooting and maintaining both electronic and mechanical measurement recorders and related equipment.
• Operating, inspecting, and maintaining high pressure pipelines, valves, regulators, and related instrumentation in compliance with DOT, TRRC , TCEQ , OSHA , etc regulations.
• Managing storage and transfer of pipeline liquids.
• Monitor and inspect pipeline encroachments.
• Employee will act as a company representative and interact with property owners, other pipeline company representatives and local public representatives.
• Identify emergency situations and initiate emergency response procedures.
• Complete and maintain required reports and logs.
• Monitor and adjust, as required or needed, equipment to maintain optimum availability and efficiency.
• Order parts and supplies as needed or required.
• Assist maintenance and other work groups as needed or required.

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• High school diplomaor equivalent is required.
• Advanced degree or technical training preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years operating experience in natural gas gathering and pipeline (gas and/or liquid) operations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Able to read maps, prints, drawings, and technical manuals.
• Able to prepare technical reports.
• Possess basic computer skills and proficient in MS Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to interface effectively with customers, regulatory agencies, vendors, suppliers, company contacts and other pipeline operators.
• Ability to prioritize and respond to multiple requests from several sources.
• Ability to work with or without direct supervision and alone or as part of a team.
• Proficiency with and ability to utilize and operate hand, pneumatic and hydraulic tools.
• Must possess valid driver's license.