Technician, Measurement (Corpus Christi, TX)

About the Role

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is one of the largest publicly traded partnerships and a leading North American provider of midstream energy services. The Measurement Technician is responsible for the measurement of high and low pressure gathering systems, along with other critical tasks to ensure efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Installing, programming, and calibrating EFM Flow computers.
• Changing orifice plates and transmitters.
• Calculating volume rates and sizes of orifice plates to set flow rates.
• Collecting gas and liquid samples.
• Installing, operating, and maintaining gas and liquid sampling systems.
• Installing, programming, maintaining, and calibrating portable and stationary gas or liquid chromatographs.
• Acquiring information on-site using stain tubes or electronic devices for H2S, CO2, O2, water content, and nitrogen.
• Developing and maintaining meter test schedules.
• Installing equipment from drawings, schematics, and manufacturer's manuals.
• Troubleshooting and rectifying equipment failures using voltmeters and test equipment.
• Planning, scheduling, and coordinating work with other departments for timely equipment installation and repair.
• Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting EFM radio telemetry systems (full duplex and spread spectrum).
• Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting process controls, regulation equipment, and relief valves.
• Operating appropriate PC software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy-related field preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.
• Strong commitment to personal and job safety.
• Mechanical aptitude and dexterity in using tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and use basic computer skills (spreadsheets, word processing).
• Good decision-making skills and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and maintain good working relationships within a team.
• Flexibility to handle multiple tasks under stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
• Reliable means of contact for call-out purposes; willingness to work overtime and handle call-outs.
• Must live or relocate within 1 hour response time of job assignment.
• At least 3 years of previous experience in the measurement field desired.
• Understanding of and ability to use computers and interpret equipment manuals.
• History of dependability, reliability, and pride in work.
• Good organizational and customer relation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in and around industrial and electrical equipment.
• Climb equipment and work in confined areas and at various heights (tanks, between compressors, vessels).
• Work in standing, sitting, lying down, crouched, or kneeling positions.
• Work in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Wear special safety equipment, including emergency breathing apparatus and protective gear.
• React to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions.
• Visually inspect work.
• Bend, stoop, and move between ground and higher levels.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. from ground level, manually transport up to 75 lbs., and apply up to 100 foot-pounds of torque.
• Get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.

Additional Information

Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas, USA