Technician, Mechanical Trainee (Midland, TX) - 000E96 Description 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. Qualifications The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications: + A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required. + Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy related field is preferred. + A minimum of 3 years' mechanical experience is required. + A minimum of 5 years' gas-fired, engine-driven compressor experience is preferred. + Strong mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting and maintenance skills is required. + Experience in maintenance and repair of reciprocating engines and associated components is required. + Must have a current driver's license and good driving record. + 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 MS 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 business like and professional manner is required. + The ability to modify communication style in order to influence, persuade, negotiate, and engage all parties according to the audience and circumstance 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. + The ability to work in a fast paced environment with less definition, policy, and bureaucracy. + Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment. + Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment. + Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools. + Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position. + Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work. + May work in confined spaces (i.e. tanks, between compressors, vessels). + 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. + 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 + 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. + Must live or relocate to within 1 hour of reporting location. + Perform any other job duties as directed by the Area Manager. Primary Location : USA-Texas-Midland : Shift : Day Job Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time Job Posting : Unposting Date : Ongoing Organization : Operations Job : Maintenance Job Level : Entry Level Req ID: 000E96