Technician, Mechanical Trainee (Houston Ship Channel)

Enterprise Products; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. in Houston, TX, seeks an Entry Level Mechanical Technician Trainee to begin a formal training path toward becoming a qualified Mechanical Technician in the pipeline industry.

Training lasts 9 to 24 months, with mentoring and both computer-based and instructor-led courses. You will gain hands-on experience addressing troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, installing, repairing, and operating gas compression equipment while following safety policies and industry

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A vocational–technical certification or an Associate’s degree in Electronics or related field is required.
• A minimum of 6 months to 1 year mechanic experience in a related field is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Work side-by-side with a mentor to undergo training for 9–24 months toward becoming a Mechanical Technician.
• Participate in training courses, including computer-based and instructor-led training.
• Receive on-the-job training addressing troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, installing, repairing and operating gas compression equipment.
• Maintain equipment to the highest quality, in a timely manner, while keeping costs at a minimum.
• Participate in required safety meetings and comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Review procedures to ensure compliance with company and industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational - technical certification or Associate’s degree in Electronics or related field

Job description

Primary Location

USA-Texas-Houston

What you will be doing

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 Mechanical Technician Trainee is an opportunity for an individual to obtain the training and experience necessary to become a qualified Mechanical Technician in the pipeline industry. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Work side-by-side with a mentor to undergo training for a period of time, which is normally 9-24 months, in preparation for a future Mechanical Technician position.
• Participate in a variety of training courses including computer-based and instructor led training.
• Receive on-the-job training which will address troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, installing, repairing, and operating equipment associated with gas compression and the pipeline industry.
• Maintain all equipment to the highest quality, in a timely manner, while keeping cost at a minimum.
• Participate and successfully complete all assigned training programs.
• Participate in required safety meetings and comply with established safety policies and procedures.
• Review procedures as necessary to ensure compliance of all company and industry standards to meet all regulatory agency requirements.
• Ability to optimize work to affect a minimal amount of overtime.
• Perform remedial and preventative maintenance and maintain safety through good housekeeping practices inside and outside of the facilities.
• Must use and wear all PPE when required.

What Your Background Should Look Like (minimum Qualifications)

• A high school degree or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• A vocational – technical certification or an Associate’s degree in Electronics or related field is required.
• A minimum of 6 months to 1 year mechanic experience in a related field is preferred.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is required.
• Ability to read and understand, analyze and interpret documents, equipment repair manuals, reports and federal, state and local codes and regulations.
• 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 Microsoft Word documents and Excel spreadsheets 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 businesslike and professional manner is required.
• Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues. Quickly and efficiently completes tasks.
• The ability to demonstrate conscientiousness, dependability and commitment to the role, team and company.
• Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.
• Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.
• 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., and apply up to 100 foot pounds of torque.
• 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 call-outs and work overtime is required.

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Organization

Operations

Job

Maintenance

Job Level

Entry Level