The Senior Pipeline Technician performs activities required to successfully operate and maintain compressor stations and pipeline facilities. Pipeline Techs are multi-skilled employees who perform highly technical work within a geographical area on the largest interstate natural gas pipeline system in the United States.
Corrosion - Install, maintain and troubleshoot corrosion protection equipment to ensure pipeline integrity. NACE CP1 Tester certification is preferred.
Typical Duties- Assist in performing scheduled preventative maintenance on operational equipment at assigned facility. Recognizes abnormal operating conditions. Supports emergency response.
- Locate pipelines and oversee third-party excavation and line crossings. Install and inspect pipeline markers.
- Operate work equipment including but not limited to power tools, hand tools, and specialized instruments used in pipeline operations, maintenance, and repair of facilities.
- Maintain and operate facilities in compliance with specifications, codes, safety and environmental standards/records and company operating procedures.
- Assist in maintaining records pursuant to required state, federal, and company procedures.
- Review work assignments with the team to ensure work is completed with established safe work practices and reporting.
Qualifications- An Associate of Applied Science degree in a technical specialization is preferred. Ideal degrees include Associate of Applied Science in aviation maintenance, diesel, natural gas, compression, instrumentation, controls, electrical, electro-mechanical or corrosion. A comparable undergraduate degree with a technical specialization certification is applicable.
- Typically four to six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess the education requirements.
- Successful completion of Pipeline Technician Academy and/or achievement of at least one skill-block.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Work schedules may vary with some positions requiring overtime and overnight stays away from home, on-call and rotating schedules and availability for emergency response call out 24 hours per day.
- Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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Last updated on Sep 21, 2023