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: 

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  High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
  
  
  
  


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  Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy related field preferred.
  
  
  
  


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  Minimum of  3 years stable work history, preferably in the energy industry.
  
  
  
  


• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.


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  Must demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair all types of mechanical equipment and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment.
  
  
  
  
  
  


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  Able to read prints, drawings and technical manuals and prepare technical reports.
  
  
  
  
  
  


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  Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations and possess basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications.
  
  
  
  
  
  


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  Good verbal/written communication skills, decision making skills and strong work ethic.
  
  
  
  
  
  


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  Able to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
  
  
  
  
  
  


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  Must be available to work a 12 hour rotating shift schedule, overtime, handle call-outs, and must live or relocate to within 1 hour response time of job assignment.
  
  
  
  
  
  


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  Should have basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications.
  
  
  
  
  
  


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  Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance programs a plus.   
  
  


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  Self-motivated individual able to work independently or in a team environment and willing to learn. 
  
  


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  Must be able to demonstrate sound judgment with the ability to make decisions and corrections when problems are detected. 
  
  


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  Must have a history of being dependable and reliable, take pride in a job well done, and enjoy working hard. 
  
  


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  Candidate must have good organizational skills, good customer relation skills with the ability to interface with land owners and other corporate and field personnel. 
  
  


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  Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.
  
  


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  Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment. 
  
  


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  Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools. 
  
  


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  Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position. 
  
  


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  Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
  
  


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  May work in confined spaces (i.e. tanks, between compressors, vessels).
  
  


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  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. 
  
  


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  Must have ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads. 
  
  


• May be required to participate in the Respiratory Protection Program and wear respirator to perform tasks.


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  Must wear special safety equipment while working and must be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment.