Operator, Plant; Carlsbad, NM

Overview

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.

• This position includes a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus, as well as other “location” incentives.

• Operate, start-up, and shut down 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, large valves, etc.
• Adjust controls to operate equipment in the recommended operating ranges, meet customer specifications, and maintain safe gathering system pressures.
• Visually inspect equipment and controls at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication.
• De-pressure equipment and pipelines to prepare for maintenance.
• 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 plant adjustments accordingly.
• 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. on the plant control system or during outside rounds.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment including, but not limited to reciprocating natural gas compressors, TEG dehydrators, fluid separation equipment, valves, site glasses, gauges, etc.
• Monitor, remove and replace filters, oil, chemicals, other lubricating fluids, gaskets, and valves as needed.
• Maintain sites in a clean condition including picking up/taking out trash, control weeds and grassy areas, minor painting, etc.
• 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 workdays.
• Assist company support groups to improve plant operations, maintain equipment, and complete regulatory compliance requirements.

• 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 is preferred.
• 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.
• Required basic computer skills include
  • Opening, creating and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets.
  • Opening, reading, and responding to e-mails frequently
  • Navigate internet browsers and file browsers
• 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…