Technician, Gathering Trainee (Midland - NW) - EPCO Corporate

Make the most of your talents in a fast-paced environment driven by people who strive for achievement. Enjoy corporate strength, stability, and a rewarding career at a growing industry-leading and diverse operating company with a track record for success. Tap into the professional possibilities of Enterprise Products Company. The Gathering Trainee Technician is an opportunity for an individual to obtain the training and experience necessary to become a qualified Gathering Technician on the Enterprise natural gas pipeline system. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 Gathering Technician position.
• Participate in various training courses.
• Receive on-the-job training working along side experience pipeline personnel.
• The training will address coordinating system shutdowns, line pressure maintenance, lock out/tag out, hydrate mitigation, excavation activities, dew point monitoring, Right of Way Encroachments and various other duties.
• The training will also address safety procedures, regulatory requirements, handling hazardous and highly volatile materials, and various other systems that are related to the natural pipeline industry.

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• Vocational/technical certificate or an Associates degree is required. Industry related is preferred.
• Technical training received in the Military (i.e. mechanical and/or electrical) may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Must have experience in basic computer use including the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
• Must have a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Will be a great team player who interacts effectively with co-workers, customers and the public, whether in a group or in independent cooperative activities.
• Must be accountable and self-driven to learn, and to continuously develop and improve his/her skills through both formalized and on-the-job training.
• 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 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.