Operator, Plant (Bulldog Plant)

Enterprise Products Partners L.P; Carthage (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is seeking a Plant Operator (Bulldog Plant) to manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of natural gas amine treating plants, compressors and pipeline systems.

You will operate equipment, start/stop processes, monitor conditions, and support safety and regulatory compliance. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, relevant technical training, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification or energy-related training preferred.
• Valid driver's license with clean record required.
• Knowledge of plant systems, control and basic design basics.
• Basic math calculations (percentages, ratios, proportions).
• Basic computer skills (Word/Excel).
• Ability to multi-task and work under potentially stressful conditions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and pipeline equipment including amine plants and compressors.
• Start-up/shutdown plant equipment and adjust controls.
• Monitor operations and respond to alarms and unsafe conditions.
• Follow Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and safety practices.
• Perform minor maintenance and routine inspections.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification or related training

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Enterprise Products does not accept unsolicitedresumes from recruiting firms. An unsolicited resume submitted by arecruiting firm via-email, hardcopy, the Internet or directly tohiring managers will be deemed the sole property of EnterpriseProducts, and a fee will not be paid in the event the candidate ishired.

Job Description - Operator, Plant (Bulldog Plant) (000H3I)

Job Description

Operator, Plant (Bulldog Plant) - 000H3I

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.

Make the most of your talents in a fast-paced environment driven by people who strive for achievement. Enjoy corporate strength, stability, and a rewarding career at a growing industry-leading and diverse operating company with a track record for success. Tap into the professional possibilities of Enterprise Products Company.

The Plant Operator is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of natural gas amine treating plants, compressors and pipeline systems via both computer control center and onsite operations. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Operate natural gas plant and pipeline equipment including, but not limited to: amine treating plants, chilled water gas conditioning skids, reciprocating natural gas compressors, TEG dehydrators, fluid separation equipment, valves, gas measurement equipment, etc.
• Start-up/Shutdown of plant equipment.
• Adjust controls to operate equipment in the recommended or prescribed operating ranges.
• Visually inspect equipment and controls at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication.
• De-pressure equipment and pipelines.
• Operate valves.
• Monitor plant and pipeline operations and respond to emergency or upset conditions.
• Operate under Process Safety Management (PSM) as required.
• Implement safe work practices and participate in proactive safety culture while ensuring safety for the employee, public and environment at all times.
• Monitor gas gathering system through SCADA and make calls to alert customers of situations that could affect gas deliveries.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and record keeping requirements are met and continually monitored.
• Read, monitor and record various operating conditions such as pressure, temperature, hours of operations, fuel consumed, water levels, etc.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment including, but not limited to: reciprocating natural gas compressors, TEG dehydrators, fluid separation equipment, valves, etc.
• Monitor, remove and replace filters, oil, chemicals, other lubricating fluids, gaskets,and valvesas needed.
• Maintain sites in a clean condition including picking up/taking out trash, control weeds and grassy areas, minor painting, etc.
• Clean out site glasses as necessary.
• Change out suction/discharge valves on natural gas compressors, light bulbs, and fuses.
• Improve upon meeting the needs and demands of customers.
• Maintain a near perfect driving record.
• Direct and supervise contract labor involved in plant maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with direct supervisor on new and improved ideas associated with an evolving plant and pipeline system.
• Work a rotating 12 hour shift schedule.
• Provide PTO coverage for other personnel when necessary
• Attend mandatory safety meetings, company trainings, and elective technical courses during scheduled days off or regularly scheduled work days
• Assist company support groups to improve plant operations, maintain equipment, and complete regulatory compliance requirements.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.

Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy related field ispreferred.

A valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is required.

• Knowledge of the operation, control and general design of various kinds of systems typically present in a processing or fractionation plant is required.
• The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions is required.
• Basic computer skills such as: opening, creating and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required.
• Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
• The 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 is required.
• The ability to modify communication style in order to influence, persuade, negotiate, and engage all parties according to the audience and circumstance is required.
• Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues. Quickly and efficiently completes tasks.
• The ability to demonstrate conscientiousness, dependability and commitment to the role, team and company.
• The ability to work in a fast paced environment with less definition, policy, and bureaucracy.
• 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.

1100 Louisiana Street, 10th Floor Houston, TX 77002-5227