Controller, Liquid Pipeline Sam Houston Pkwy

Controller, Liquid Pipeline (9420 W. Sam Houston Pkwy)

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 is located in NW Houston off the Sam Houston Parkway. Newly hired employees will receive on-the-job training working alongside various Control personnel to include safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and various other procedures that are related to the pipeline industry.

The Pipeline Controller will be responsible for the safe and efficient remote operation of pipelines, tanks, and pumping equipment involved in the transportation of crude oil and other products in compliance with DOT and other regulatory agencies. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Remotely starting/stopping pumps and/or compressors and operating valves.
• Monitoring and controlling the movement of material through multiple pipelines and/or facilities.
• Analyzing changing conditions and alarms and making necessary adjustments.
• Determining accurate time of pipeline events (pumping, deliveries, nominations, etc.) by reviewing batch listings and schedules.
• Detecting abnormal operations quickly and reacting accordingly within a short period of time.
• Monitoring pipeline integrity and coordinating pipeline maintenance.
• Monitoring tank and cavern storage levels.
• Maintaining communication with field personnel, customers, and suppliers to maximize efficiency, safety, quality, and customer service.

• Minimum of 60 college credit hours with oil and gas field operations/plant experience, or with relevant oil and gas or air traffic controller experience in the military or on-the-job work experience operating as a pipeline controller or board operator in the oil and gas or chemical industry is required.
• Associate’s degree is strongly preferred.
• 2-3 years of chemical or oil and gas industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience and basic computer skills including the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
• Successful completion of all pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal and employment background checks, DOT drug screen, basic math and/or mechanical aptitude assessments, and interview process.
• Great team player who interacts effectively with co-workers, customers and the public.
• Good communication abilities (verbal and written) including the ability to effectively communicate by telephone.
• Accountable and self-driven to learn, and to continuously develop and improve skills through formalized and on-the-job training.
• Willing and able to perform essential functions of this position in an indoor, office environment and to work unscheduled overtime.
• Ability to understand the operation of various mechanical and technical equipment or systems, demonstrated through previous job experience, training, and activities.
• Quick learning of new skills, technologies, procedures and processes.
• Successful passage of the COBRA (Console Operator Basic Requirements Assessment) aptitude test, if the candidate does not possess at least three years of Pipeline Controller experience.
• Ability and willingness to work a rotating 12‑hour shift schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Capability to visually distinguish multi‑color panel alarms.
• Ability to sit and/or stand at the console for a 12‑hour shift, or longer, with occasional breaks (temporary training schedule is 8 hours per day Monday through Friday).
• Sufficient mobility to evacuate the control center in an emergency and immediately transport oneself to an alternate control center in either Houston or San Antonio.

1100 Louisiana Street, 10th Floor Houston, TX