Pipeline Technician

Overview

The position of Pipeline Tech is responsible for providing operational, technical, electrical, and mechanical support for all facility equipment. Technicians are responsible for a variety of tasks involved in troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, installing, and repairing equipment within an assigned area. 

Responsibilities

• Perform measurement/maintenance relief duties on 24 hour call out basis and perform measurement operations as needed
• Identify and locate company pipelines including probing, marking, mapping, and flagging company pipelines and assets
• Perform duties associated with “One Call” pipeline response system
• Coordinate with third party and company personnel for excavations, crossings, and digs of company pipelines
• Launching/receiving pipeline scrapers/pigs and all duties associated to maintain line integrity and safe operation
• Perform valve inspections and associated documentation to ensure proper operation
• Identify and coordinate pipeline (Right of Way) R.O.W. maintenance and line marker replacement/additions as needed
• Train and become proficient in other work disciplines and perform relief duties as needed
• Read and understand line/station gate valve maps, flow diagrams, and alignment drawings
• Other duties and projects assigned as necessary
• Computer knowledge: proficient with MS Windows environment. 

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in Pipeline Operations including launching/receiving pipeline scrapers/pigging
• High School Diploma or GED required. Some college or technical training preferred. 
• Must meet all conditional job offer requirements such as background, drug, MVR, agility, fit for duty.
• Physical Requirements - Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.
• Understanding of importance of environmental and safe work practices.