Hot Tap Line Stop Technician Trainee (Sales)
Since our beginning over 50 years ago, WeldFit has become a leading manufacturer of standard and custom products for the pipeline, refining and petrochemical industries. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, our products are used around the world. Known for quality and reliability.
The HTLS (Hot Tap & Line Stop) Technician Trainee will participate in WeldFit's technician development program to teach them how to become a Hot Tap Technician. This program will consist of classroom and on the job training to teach how to safely and effectively complete a hot tap. Once the trainee graduates from the program they will then continue to develop their skills as a line stop technician. This program can range based upon the trainee from 12-24 months. The ideal candidate will display expertise in their craft with significant technical know-how, be able to foster strong customer relationships, be highly resourceful, and have strong communication & paperwork skills.
What You'll Do After Passing the Training Program:
- Perform unsupervised pipeline taps up to 12 600lb flanges.
- Operate industry related tools and equipment including fork lift.
- Use troubleshooting procedures to alleviate problems encountered in the field.
- Ensure that an accurate Daily Field Ticket is completed, signed by the customer and submitted to management by the end of every day.
- Anticipate patterns and links; looks beyond the immediate problem to address wider implications.
- Conduct Job Safety Analysis with all onsite personnel to review and examine the work scope in order to ensure the job can be performed safely
- Comply with company and customer HSE standards and procedures, and stops any work when unsafe conditions exist that threaten the safety of people, equipment, and property damage.
- Provide services in the most efficient manner possible while complying with cost estimates.
- Exhibit superior customer service and professionalism in communication with customers, engineers, vendors, contractors, and co-workers.
- Maintain all training requirements and complete training modules to maintain certifications
Who You Are:
- Self Motivated and can work with little to no supervision
- Effective Communicator
- Organized & Understands Priorities
- Highly Conscious of Safety
- Deadline Driven
What's Required:
- Minimum of 3+ years experience in a mechanical environment, preferably in the midstream Oil & Gas Industry
- Must be willing to travel extensively (greater than 80%)
- Ability to work overtime (scheduled or unscheduled, nights and/or weekends) as needed
- High school diploma or GED required; An associates degree or related technical certification preferred
- Able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
- Able to work outdoors on a daily basis in all types of weather conditions and under emergency conditions
- Able to work in areas with limited access or cramped spaces including High exposure to excessive noise, dust, dirt, grease, temperature extremes, and safety hazards
- DOT Safety Sensitive Position Random Drug Screening Required
Additional Things We're Looking For:
- Your ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills of hand and power tools.
- Your ability to demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company's Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, and other Company policies and procedures.
- Your ability to write clear, concise technical reports.
- Your ability to demonstrate and apply knowledge of emergency response processes, construction, service and Operations and Maintenance manuals.
- Your ability to use personal computer software proficiently, such as word processing, spreadsheets, electronic mail and database managers
Benefits:
- Medical Benefits
- Vision & Dental Benefits
- 401(k) + Company Match
- Performance reviews annually
- Advancement Opportunities
Our Values:
- Considerate - We treat others the way we want to be treated!
- Customer Focused - We are business to take care of our customers.
- Continuous Improvement - We are motivated by the challenge of getting better every day personally & professionally
- Cash Flow - We generate cash flow that supports our independence and growth.
- Community - We support the communities where we live and work.
- Common Sense - We use our intuition and past experience to make the right decision. Safety First!
