Pipeline Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Start, stop and operate engines to maintain designated operating parameters.
• Perform Pipeline locator responsibilities
• Ensure the cost effective and efficient performance of all engines and associated equipment.
• Conduct pipeline pigging and install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, pipeline and appurtenances.
• Coordinate maintenance of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline right-of-way, excavation coating and back filling pipelines, concrete work, painting, building erection, etc.
• Operate, maintain and repair equipment (e.g., wheeled tractors, pick-up trucks, water pumps, air compressors, coolers).
• Oversee construction and maintenance by third parties including inspection of one-call tickets.
• Perform governmental compliance activities, such as line patrol, road and railroad crossing inspections, and valve inspections.
• Assist with cash flow management, cost monitoring and control and assist with planning and forecasting of the districts Capital and O&M budgets
• Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, and Company tariff requirements and complete all applicable documentation and record keeping
• Perform all related gas measurement calibrations and maintenance for ultrasonic meters, EFM gas chromatograph, H2S analyzer, H2O Analyzer, O2 Analyzer and PLCs.
• Communicate status updates, issues and pipeline and maintenance activity to appropriate personnel and represent the Company when communicating with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings. (One-Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, etc.)
• Occasional travel including nights and weekends, as needed
• Perform duties of relief pipeline controller, as needed
• Other duties as required.

Requirements & Qualifications