Pipeline Maintenance Technician

About you

The Technical Lead – Pipeline & Terminal Field Execution is accountable for safe, effective, and disciplined field execution of pipeline and terminal projects. The Tech Lead acts as the owner’s representative in the field, ensuring projects are executed safely, to specification, and in alignment with planned scope, schedule, and operational readiness requirements. The role bridges project management, construction, and operations by translating technical requirements into safe, efficient field execution.

• 5+ years of experience in pipeline, terminal, or midstream construction.
• Proven experience leading field execution for capital or major maintenance projects.
• Strong background in construction supervision, contractor oversight, or field project leadership.

• Solid understanding of pipeline and terminal construction practices.
• Solid understanding of mechanical, civil, and piping work scopes.
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing and field logistics.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications (engineering authorship not required).
• Familiarity with pipeline safety regulations and industry codes as they apply to construction execution.

• Strong presence in the field with the ability to lead diversified contractor work forces.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills in dynamic field environments.
• Clear communicator capable of translating technical requirements into executable work.
• Comfortable enforcing standards while maintaining productive contractor relationships.

• Prior experience working for or with major owner/operators (e.g., Exxon Mobil).
• Experience with brownfield/greenfield construction, tie‑ins, and live‑facility work.
• Background in construction supervision, inspection, or operations support.
• Familiarity with startup, commissioning, and handover processes.

• Work is executed safely and incident‑free.
• Contractors perform to expectations with strong field discipline.
• Construction progresses efficiently with minimal rework.
• Operations receive assets that are ready, reliable, and aligned with expectations.
• Field issues are resolved quickly without unnecessary escalation.

• Serve as the primary field technical authority and execution lead for assigned pipeline and terminal projects.
• Oversee day‑to‑day construction activities performed by EPCs, construction contractors, and specialty vendors.
• Ensure field execution aligns with approved project scope, drawings, specifications, and work plans.
• Be physically present in the field to observe work, resolve issues, and guide execution decisions.

• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to construction contractors.
• Monitor contractor performance related to safety, quality of workmanship, schedule adherence, and productivity.
• Lead daily and weekly coordination meetings with contractors.
• Address field issues, non‑conformances, and change requests in coordination with project management.

• Champion Exxon Mobil’s Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS) at the site level.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Intervene proactively to stop unsafe work and reinforce safety expectations.

• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and work packages to guide field execution.
• Resolve constructability and sequencing issues in collaboration with project managers and discipline SMEs.
• Verify installation quality for terminals and tanks, pump stations, valves, metering, and mechanical equipment.
• Support testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.

• Identify execution risks, field constraints, and potential delays early.
• Support schedule recovery, resequencing, and work prioritization.
• Assist with scope clarification, field change documentation, and management of change (MOC) processes.
• Provide accurate field progress updates to project leadership.

• Interface closely with project…