Operator, Plant; Orla, TX

Plant Operator Primary Location

USA-Texas-Orla

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is one of the largest publicly traded partnerships and a leading North American provider of midstream energy services. Its services include natural gas gathering, treating, processing, transportation and storage; NGL transportation, fractionation, storage and import/export terminals; crude oil gathering, transportation, storage and terminals; petrochemical and refined product transportation, storage and terminals; and a marine transportation business operating on the United States inland and Intracoastal Waterway systems.

The partnership’s assets comprise 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.

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. The role includes a $10,000 sign‑on bonus and other location incentives.

• Operate a natural gas cryogenic plant and pipeline equipment, including amine treating plants, chilled water gas conditioning skids, reciprocating natural gas compressors, TEG dehydrators, fluid separation equipment, valves, and gas measurement equipment.
• Operate plant equipment and systems.
• Start‑up and shutdown plant equipment.
• Adjust controls to operate equipment within prescribed operating ranges.
• Visually inspect equipment and controls at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or the need for repair, adjustment, or lubrication.
• Depressurize 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.
• Monitor the 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 operation, fuel consumption, water levels, etc.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment, including reciprocating natural gas compressors, TEG dehydrators, fluid separation equipment, and valves.
• Monitor, remove, and replace filters, oil, chemicals, lubricating fluids, gaskets, and valves as needed.
• Change gauges.
• Maintain sites in a clean condition: pick up trash, control weeds and grassy areas, do minor painting, and clean out site glasses.
• Replace 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 (7 on / 7 off).

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (minimum).
• Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy‑related field (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of the operation, control, and general design of various systems typically present in a processing or fractionation plant.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Basic computer skills: opening, creating, and updating content in Microsoft Word documents and Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties, and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, at various levels of the organization.
• Ability to modify communication style to influence, persuade, negotiate, and engage stakeholders.
• Takes initiative and is…