Technician, Right of Way - Gator Express Pipeline

Overview

Venture Global LNG is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Gator Express Right-Of-Way Technician located in the Port Sulphur, LA. Area.

The Pipeline Right-of-Way Technician reports to the GX Operations Manager and leads the safe, efficient and effective execution of all mechanical preventive and corrective maintenance work along Venture Global’s Gator Express Pipeline. The Right-of-Way Technician is responsible for traveling the right-of-way, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, coordinating activities, and enforcing procedures on assigned section of the right-of-way, including piping, equipment and the physical state of the right-of-way.

The ROW Technician is also responsible for preparing various documents and reports, providing first call and emergency assessment and repair response, and promoting and maintaining diplomatic relationships with landowners, contractors, developers, and governmental & regulatory agency officials. May also perform work at other company locations as requested.

• Locate and mark facilities per Company Damage Prevention Program and One-Call procedures prior to and during encroachments and excavation.
• Perform pipeline patrols, population density surveys, leak detection surveys and inspections per Company procedures.
• Coordinate local Damage Prevention activities.
• Provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance with Company procedures of excavation activities near pipeline facilities.
• Responsible for inspection of projects primarily relating to excavation near pipeline facilities and repair of pipeline facilities.
• Responsible for inspection duties per Company policies including:
  Completion of required documentation, as-built drawings, contractor oversight and supervision, act as Company representative during construction activities, report progress to Operations and Project Manager, and ensure proper reporting and compliance with Safety and Environmental policies.
• Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings. (One Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, USFS, etc.)
• Train and oversee company and third party personnel as required (e.g., personnel in progression, transport drivers, contractors, visitors).
• Perform governmental compliance activities (PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.).
• Perform mapping, record keeping, and data entry duties per Company policies.
• Report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
• Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, and Company tariff requirements.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum a high school diploma or GED. Preferred technical or trade diploma or degree.

• 5-10 years of Pipeline experience.
• Advanced pipeline repairs, safe welding practices and procedures, safe operation of vehicles, knowledge of safe trenching and shoring, knowledge of hoists and cranes and their rigging experience in line excavation and lowering, familiar with safe operation of personal gas detection and emergency response protocols, experience in inspection of all aspects of pipeline and right-of-way repair.
• Knowledge of basic principles of pipeline mechanical and electrical equipment and…