Senior Pipeline Tech

Posting End Date:

January 30, 2024

Employee Type:

Regular-Full time

Union/Non:

This is a non-union position

Are you or have you been a Pipeliner and want to take your experience to the next level?  Are you looking for a rewarding career with multiple opportunities for advancement?  Well if so, the Pipeline Technician is an opportunity for you!!

Here’s what you will do:

• Responds to equipment malfunction, physical damage and/or fire, vandalism and/or threats in order to properly handle emergency situations to safeguard life and property.  Must be familiar with the application of relevant procedures.

• Implements all lock out/tag out procedures as they apply to the job functions to ensure personnel safety.

• Completes reports accurately and completely and has a solid understanding of applicable local filing systems as required.

• Obtains training as required to maintain qualifications.

• Applies proper procedures for ordering, receiving and transferring materials as well as performing physical inventory.

• Works with Area and Region personnel in making recommendations as to levels of spare parts for equipment needed to perform normal maintenance and minimize down time.

• Assists in planning work and contributing budget related information as required, consistent with the annual budgeting process.

• Reviews and interprets drawings, sketches and as-builts.

• Consistently works in a safe, responsible manner and actively participates in safely related programs.

• Actively participates as a work group team member and maintains a cooperative work relationship with fellow employees.

• Consistently projects a professional Company image when interacting with non-Company personnel.

• Performs work in compliance with Company policies/procedures as well as external regulatory bodies, such as Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals.

• Performs all duties as assigned.

Who you are:

You have the following education and/or experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.

• Five years of directly relevant training and experience.

• A valid Driver’s License.

• Must be able and willing to work overtime, weekends, shift, be on call and standby, and travel overnight as required.

• Can perform tasks requiring heavy physical exertion in sometimes extreme weather conditions.

• Currently resides or is willing to relocate within 30 miles of the assigned reporting location.

Desired Qualifications

• Possesses the desire to learn and advance as a Pipeline Technician.

• Solid understanding of operations used in maintenance and repair of pipelines and operational equipment.

• Computer literate with solid understanding of Excel and Word.

• Strong technical and analytical skills demonstrated through training, formal education, and/or experience.

• Able to work independently with little to no direction.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Able to work and contribute to a team environment where inclusiveness, integrity, honesty, and openness are valued.

• Proven track record of driving and performing job duties safely.

• Innovative problem solver without compromising SOPs.

• Willing to assume responsibility and take initiative to resolve issues.

Physical Requirements: 

Include but are not limited to: Balancing, bending and stooping, climbing, crawling, carrying (up to 25 pounds), grasping, kneeling, lifting (objects up to 25 pounds), pulling hand over hand, pushing, reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, walking, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement.

Mental Requirements:

Include but are not limited to: Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand sophisticated problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, coordinate and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and supervise impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and connect with individuals via telephone.