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 Pipeline Trainee Technician is an opportunity for an individual to obtain the training and experience necessary to become a qualified Pipeline Technician on the Enterprise NGL and natural gas pipeline system. This position will provide a readily available and qualified individual to accommodate future manpower needs throughout the system.� Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Be assigned to a location within the Company to undergo orientation and training for a period that is normally 9-24 months in preparation for a future Pipeline Technician position.
- Participate in various training courses.
- Receive on-the-job training, working alongside various plant and/or pipeline personnel.
- The training will include safety procedures, regulatory requirements, handling of hazardous and highly volatile materials, equipment repair/maintenance, AC and DC electrical systems, electronic/pneumatic controls, calibration of various electronic and mechanical devices, liquid and natural gas measurement, and various other systems that are related to the NGL / natural gas pipeline industry.
- Develop and/or complete reports related to the above listed activities.
- Upon successful completion of adequate training, must be willing to relocate within a multi-state or designated regional area to fill a Pipeline Technician position, when an opening occurs.
RequirementsThe successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:�
- A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D.� equivalent is required.
- Vocational-Technical certificate or an Associates degree in electronics or related field is required.
- Must have experience in basic computer use including the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
- Previous experience with, and knowledge of, preventive and corrective maintenance of various types of equipment is required.�
- Must have a valid drivers license.
- Must successfully complete all pre-employment screening requirements; including, but not limited to criminal and employment background checks, DOT drug screen, basic math and / or mechanical aptitude assessments, and interview process.
- Great team player who interacts his/her effectively with co-workers, customers and the public, whether in a group or in independent cooperative activities.�
- Good communication abilities (verbal and written) and desire to represent the Company effectively will result in excellent service to customers and the community.�
- Must be accountable and self-driven to learn, and to continuously develop and improve skills through both formalized and on-the-job training.
- Must� be willing to comply with all company policies and regulatory requirements.�
- Must be willing and able to perform essential functions of this position in an outdoor environment under variables such as in-climate weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, wind and precipitation), variable heights, and unstable terrain.
- Must be� able to demonstrate, through previous job experience, training, and activities, his or her ability to understand the operation of and repair of various mechanical and technical equipment or systems.
- Must be able to quickly learn and become proficient with new skills, technologies, procedures and processes.�
- Following procedures and performing job functions in a safe and efficient manner is core to this and all positions in the Technician Trainee Program.