Pipeline Technician – Mechanical

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Function)

• The Senior Pipeline Technician performs activities required to successfully operate and maintain the firm's 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.
• Positions will specialize in one or more of the following technical skills:
  Mechanical - Install, maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul and repair rotating and reciprocating compression equipment.

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.