Technician, Analyzer (Gas Chromatograph) (Mentone) - Location Incentives in , us

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 Analyzer Technician - GC (Gas Chromatograph) will possess strong mechanical/electrical aptitude and skills. Ability to use hand tools, follow written and verbal instructions. Able and willing to work in either a team environment or on an individual bases as circumstances warrant.

This position includes location incentives.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair, test, troubleshoot, adjust and/or install bench and online, portable process gas/liquid chromatograph equipment used in the natural gas industry.
• Perform mechanical functions and duties of inspecting, checking, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing all mechanical equipment in order to maintain high levels of safe and productive equipment performance.
• Properly complete records of time and required regulatory reports.
• Maintain close contact with the supervisor regarding maintenance trouble reports and scheduled equipment maintenance to affect a minimum interruption of product throughout.
• Optimize work to affect a minimal amount of overtime.
• Participate in available cross training to effectively develop skills in areas specific to other technicians.
• Attend all safety meetings and safety training courses as required by regulatory agencies.
• Collect gas and NGL samples properly.
• Install, operate and maintain gas and liquid sampling and sample conditioning systems.
• Acquire information on site using stain tubes or electronic devices for obtaining H2S, CO2, O2, water content and nitrogen.
• Schedule, complete and witness chromatograph tests.
• Develop and maintain chromatograph test schedules.
• Install equipment from drawings, schematics and manufacturer's manuals.
• Troubleshoot and rectify equipment failures using voltmeters and test equipment.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate work with other departments to ensure timely completion of equipment installation and repair.
• Operate appropriate PC software.
• Improve the reliability of the gas chromatographs currently in use at the plants and on the pipeline system.
• Review procedures routinely to achieve positive performance.
• Ensure compliance of all Company and industry standards to meet the requirements of all regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• An Associate's degree in a technical field, such as chemistry, gas measurement, electronics, etc. is required.
• A minimum of 5 years' work experience in the natural gas industry is required.
• A basic to advanced level of knowledge in gas measurement is required.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is required.
• Ability to follow written or spoken instructions; understand equipment repair manuals; and Federal, state and local codes and regulations is required.
• General knowledge in the field of electronics, natural gas chemistry, gas chromatograph, operations, applications, equipment and servicing methods is required.
• 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 are required.
• Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions is required.
• 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; completes tasks quickly and efficiently.
• The ability to demonstrate conscientiousness, dependability and commitment to the role, team and company.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Work indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.
• Work in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Use physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.
• Climb and work at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
• React 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 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., apply up to 100-foot pounds of torque.
• Must have ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.
• Must wear special safety equipment while working and must be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment.
• The ability to take callouts and work overtime is required.
• Must live or relocate to within one hour of reporting location.