Pipeline Technician

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The Pipeline Technician position is a member of the Operations Team and reports to the COLT Hub Operations Manager. The COLT Hub aggregates and stores crude oil for outbound deliveries to railcars (unit trains) or via pipelines. The COLT Connector is a bi-directional pipeline that supplies and delivers crude oil between the COLT Hub, DAPL, Enbridge and Dry Fork Terminal. Crude oil trucking and gathering systems owned and operated by third parties supply the COLT Hub with crude oil directly from the production fields.

The Pipeline Tech provides direct support to the Plant Operator in meeting daily receipt and shipping schedules. Support includes but not limited to; assistance given to truck drivers with terminal orientation and truck unloading procedures. The Pipeline Technician assists with making line-ups for oil movements and meter proving. Perform general facility upkeep, inspections and maintenance. Lab analysis responsibilities are a daily activity required on an expedited basis for timely preparation of rail ticketing and documentation.

Pipeline Techs complete month end inventory gauging and sampling activities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:

• Issue Work Permits to contractors and monitor work as required to safely perform field work.
• Perform lab analysis of Crude Oil for API Gravity, Sediment & Water, H2S, RVP and Sulfur as prescribed in ASTM Standards.
• Conduct tank gauging and sampling as per API Standards.
• Complete DOT Operator Qualifications Compliance Testing.
• Support Plant Operator as directed with duties, not limited to manipulation of manifold valve and tank valve positioning, 3 rd party truck driver orientation, equipment troubleshooting.
• Performs grounds maintenance using skid steer, tractor, snowplow, mowers and other motorized equipment in the facility and within the Pipeline Right of Way.
• Perform routine and corrective maintenance and inspections inside terminals. Will complete associated documentation and records on paper and electronic format to satisfy company and regulatory requirements. Maintenance of facility equipment to include supporting of Mechanics as directed.
• Perform housekeeping duties for assigned truck skids, buildings, grounds and other terminal areas.
• Complete job assignments as directed by the Plant Operator or others in keeping with Daily Shipping Schedules.
• Safe and efficient operations of all ND assets protecting employees, the public, the environment, company assets and customers’ assets.
• Maintain compliance of training requirements by completing Energy Transfer Environmental, Safety and Regulatory (ESR) training modules and other computer-based training.
• Monitor inventory of consumable items and reorder as needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Level C requires a minimum of 0 – 2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience

• Obtain HAZWOPERCertification.
• Obtain FEMA ICS Certification.
• Able to climb stairs for gauging and sampling of storage tanks.
• Aptitude for working in a lab environment by performing basic petroleum tests.
• Must be able to work 12 hour…