Pipeline Technician

Summary:

This position is part of an operational projects team that completes projects such as anomaly repairs, pipeline relocations, piping fabrications, emergency response and repairs as needed on transmission natural gas facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:

·       Operate truck to load, transport, and unload materials and equipment. To include tractor trailers, trucks, bumper pull and goose neck trailers.

·       Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and ensure the safe operation of equipment and adherence to all DOT regulations

·       Maintain cleanliness and functionality of assigned trucks and equipment

·       Assist with hands on pipeline installation and repair task including, hand excavation, torquing flanges, painting, setting environmental controls, and any other project specific activities

·       Follow company safety procedures, including PPE use and site-specific procedures

·       Navigate and operate vehicles safely in off-road conditions and heavily congested urban areas.

·       Be prepared to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required by project specific demands

·       Communicate effectively with management, project managers and teammates.

·       Respond appropriately to changing weather, road, and site conditions

·       Report any vehicle, equipment or job-related issues promptly to manager

·       Plan, organize, and prioritize assigned responsibilities and coordinate work with employees and contractors

·       Coordinate and communicate with outside parties including landowners, public agencies, contractors, utilities, and other pipeline operators

·       Actively participate and provide leadership in safety programs and initiatives and follow policies and procedures   

·       Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures

Preferred Skills:

·       Reliable and self-motivated

·       Good communication and problem-solving skills

·       Comfortable working in congested urban locations

·       Excellent organizational skills

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a group environment

·       Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work independently and exercise good judgement

Required Education:

·       High school diploma or GED preferred

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

·       Level C requires a minimum of 0 – 2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience

·       Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience

·       Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience

Required Qualifications:

•  Valid driver’s license with demonstrated safe driving record

·       Valid Class A CDL with air brake endorsement required 

·       Minimum of 3 years of commercial driving experience

·       Clean MVR

·       Able to pass DOT drug test and background check 

·       Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

·       Knowledge of basic mechanical systems and troubleshooting preferred

·       Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Mechanical aptitude with ability to perform operation and maintenance tasks associated with various types of piping facilities and equipment

·       Previous heavy equipment operation experience such as forklifts, excavators, dozer, etc.

·       Proficiency with computers including MS Office applications such as Excel and Outlook as well as other computer-based work training, time reporting, expense reporting, and on-line work applications and documentation

Working Conditions and Requirements:

 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

 Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions

• Work in and around construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials, chemicals, extreme temperature conditions, loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment
• Frequent heavy lifting with and without assistance
• Work on and around equipment and facilities that require knowledge of and adherence to safe work procedures and practices  
• Subject to callouts to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays
• Reliable attendance at work
• Travel 75%25 of the time staying overnight in a hotel