Pipeline Technician

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:

* Perform maintenance activities on Natural gas pipelines including anomaly digs, hydrostatic test, in-line inspection tool runs, and pipe replacements/modifications
* 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 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 while coordinating 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
* Maintain cleanliness and functionality of assigned trucks and equipment
* Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and ensure the safe operation of equipment and adherence to all DOT regulations
* Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures

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:

* 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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

* 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 and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and 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 call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays
• Reliable attendance at work
• Travel 75% of the time staying overnight in a hotel