Job Description

Overview

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is a leading North American provider of midstream energy services. The Pipeline Technician Trainee position offers training and experience to become a qualified Pipeline Technician.

Responsibilities

  • Undergo orientation and training for 9-24 months in preparation for a future Pipeline Technician position.
  • Maintain and repair pumps, motors, and valves.
  • Perform regulatory inspections and other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
  • Launch and receive cleaning pigs and assist with the launch and receiving of smart pigs.
  • Write permits for field engineering and capital projects.
  • Stay knowledgeable of environmental regulations and Company policies.
  • Meet requirements of the Company Operator Qualification Program and remain compliant.
  • Attend training programs on a continuing basis, including computer-based training.
  • Attend all safety meetings and safety training courses as required.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
  • VoTech certificate or Associate's degree, or related work experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge of the general design and operation of a liquid or gas pipeline is required.
  • A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
  • A minimum of 2 years mechanical maintenance experience with troubleshooting capability is preferred.
  • Experience and knowledge of industry related maintenance and repair standards is preferred.

Additional Information

  • Day Job
  • Travel required: Yes, 25% of the Time
  • Location: Baytown, TX

How this job compares in Baytown, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$36/hr across 440 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Baytown, TX

We're tracking 63 other active welding openings in Baytown, TX right now, from 27 different employers. 18 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,287 other active welding openings from 582 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Baytown, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (35), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (25), and Zachry Group (22). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Abernathy at $45/hr, Arlington at $40/hr, and Pasadena at $37/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Baytown, TX

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