Hot Tap Line Stop Technician Trainee

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