Operator, Plant (Vidor, TX)

Operator, Plant (Vidor, TX) - 000F57 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. The Plant Operator at the Neches River Terminal in Vidor, TX is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of an LPG Refrigeration Unit and Marine Export Terminal. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Operate plant and pipeline equipment including, but not limited to: centrifugal natural gas compressors, pumps, fluid separation equipment, valves, measurement equipment, etc. + Operate plant equipment and system. + 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 piping in preparation for maintenance activities. + 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. + 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, fluid separation equipment, valves, etc. + Monitor, remove and replace filters, oil, chemicals, other lubricating fluids, gaskets, and valves as needed. + Change gauges. + Maintain sites in a clean condition including picking up/taking out trash, control weeds and grassy areas, minor painting, etc. + Change out suction/discharge valves on natural gas compressors, light bulbs, and fuses. + Improve upon meeting the needs and demands of customers. + Direct and supervise contract labor involved in plant maintenance activities. + Plant Operator is responsible for issuing safe work permits. + Collaborate with direct supervisor on new and improved ideas associated with an evolving plant and pipeline system. + Work a rotating 12 hour shift schedule including nights, weekends and holidays. + Must be available for short notice “unscheduled” call out as well as “scheduled” call out. 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 Process Technology or energy related field is preferred. + Must live and maintain permanent residence within a 1 hour commute to the Neches River Terminal. + Must be able to work a rotating DuPont shift schedule including nights, weekends and holidays. + Must be available for short notice “unscheduled” call out as well as “scheduled” call out. + Prior experience and/or knowledge of Cryo Plant Operations and Marine Terminal Operations is preferred. + Knowledge of the operation, control and general design of various kinds of systems typically present in a processing or fractionation plant is preferred. + 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. + Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues. Quickly and efficiently completes tasks. + Must have the ability to function well in a team environment. + Must have 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. + Must be able to use physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools. + Must be able to climb and work 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 adhere to Enterprise Respiratory Program and be able to wear respiratory devices for extended periods of time when needed. + Successful candidate will be required to attend all company sponsored training (local and out of town) + 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., and apply up to 100 foot pounds of torque. Primary Location : USA-Texas-Vidor : Shift : Rotating Travel : No Job Posting : Unposting Date : Ongoing Organization : Operations Job : Plant/Terminal Operations Job Level : Individual Contributor Req ID: 000F57