Pipeline Line Locating Technician — Field Safety & Mapping

Enterprise Products; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. in Baytown, TX is hiring a Line Locating Technician to accurately locate and mark buried pipelines, prevent damage, and support construction activities.

You will use electronic line locators, maps, and drawings, review excavation plans, and coordinate with excavators and landowners. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2–3 years of gas and/or liquid pipeline operations experience, and the ability to read technical documents and prepare reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Advanced degree or technical training preferred.
• 2–3 years operating experience in natural gas/liquid pipeline operations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and map/drawing literacy.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately locating and marking buried pipelines using electronic line locator and manual devices.
• Enforcing excavation, one-call, and damage prevention policies and stopping unsafe work.
• Resolving conflicts related to excavations near assets within the one-call system.
• Ensuring right-of-way signage meets company requirements.
• Assisting with community Damage Prevention and Public Awareness meetings.
• Assisting with Aerial Patrol Programs as requested by Operations.

Skills

Map reading

MS Office

Interpersonal communication

Tools proficiency

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Advanced degree or technical training preferred

Tools

Electronic line locator

Job description

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. in Baytown, TX is hiring a Line Locating Technician to accurately locate and mark buried pipelines, prevent damage, and support construction activities.

You will use electronic line locators, maps, and drawings, review excavation plans, and coordinate with excavators and landowners. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2–3 years of gas and/or liquid pipeline operations experience, and the ability to read technical documents and prepare reports.