Technician, Right of Way - Gator Express Pipeline

Technician, Right of Way - Gator Express Pipeline

Point Celeste, LA

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 Port Sulphur, LA.

General Description:

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 ROW Technician travels the right-of-way, inspects, maintains, repairs, coordinates activities, and enforces procedures on the assigned section of the right-of-way, including piping, equipment and the physical state of the right-of-way.

The ROW Technician prepares various documents and reports, provides first call and emergency assessment and repair response, and promotes and maintains relationships with landowners, contractors, developers, and governmental & regulatory officials. May perform work at other company locations as requested.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Inspect projects primarily relating to excavation near pipeline facilities and repair of pipeline facilities.
• Complete documentation, as-built drawings, contractor oversight and supervision; act as Company representative during construction activities; report progress to Operations and Project Manager; ensure proper reporting and compliance with Safety and Environmental policies.
• Represent the Company during contacts with landowners/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.
• Perform mapping, record keeping, and data entry duties per Company policies.
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns; 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 work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory and tariff requirements; strive for operational excellence.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance; perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Certifications

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

Skills & Experience

• 5-10 years of pipeline experience.
• Advanced pipeline repairs, safe welding practices and procedures, safe operation of vehicles, safe trenching and shoring knowledge, hoists and cranes and their rigging experience in line excavation and lowering, familiarity 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 ability to troubleshoot and repair.
• Experience with SAP work management.
• Read, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs to rectifier.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the Company.
• Physical ability to move over any terrain and lift/move up to 50 lbs occasionally and up to 20 lbs frequently.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, day or night; respond to callouts and emergencies during and after regular hours; willing to travel.

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by applicable law.