Pipeliner Trainee

Overview

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Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America s best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community with long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We offer industry-leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities. Come join our award-winning 11,000-strong organization as we fuel the world and each other.

Summary: The Pipeliner can work independently to repair and maintain all pipelines and appurtenances and performs work incidental to the daily operation and maintenance of pump stations and delivery facilities. Responsible for right-of-way maintenance including line-marking. Participates in construction projects as needed. This position performs all gauging activities at meter stations, assists technicians and relieves the Measurement Technician. Must be willing to respond to call-outs and travel.

• Performs duties related to general pipeline construction and maintenance such as digging ditches, clearing right-of-way, coating pipe, building and repairing fences.
• Runs scrapers, operates small portable pumps and repairs pipeline leaks. Installs right-of-way signs and markers and provides inspection of contract employees performing maintenance activities.
• Performs general maintenance of station grounds (mowing, trimming, weed control). Loads and unloads heavy materials related to pipeline equipment.
• Operates Company vehicles up to 10,000 GVW (trucks, tractors). Uses pipe saws, hot-tap machines, etc. as directed. Cleans office and shop facilities.
• Interfaces with landowners, reads maps, locates lines and performs one calls.
• Maintains safe and healthful working conditions by exercising sound judgment and complying with safety regulations and standards.
• Performs relief gauging and tank inspection requiring working at heights up to 50 feet above ground level.
• Relieves in higher-rated hourly classifications within qualified areas as directed. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Must reside within 45 miles of reporting location. The described duties are a framework; this description is not inclusive of all responsibilities. May require extended off-hour duties.

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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to work overtime as assigned and respond to emergency response activities as needed.
• Self-reliant, dependable, and able to maintain harmonious working relations with co-workers.
• Ability to write legibly, maintain neat appearance, be accurate in math, and maintain a good safety attitude and record.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather and perform heavy physical labor safely.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work, and perform duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Good knowledge of a variety of hand and power tools and operate with them safely.
• Valid driver s license in the state of residence to operate various classes of equipment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Driving, walking, and standing frequently
• Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting
• Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, exposure to various materials and chemicals, extreme temperatures and loud machinery; requires appropriate PPE
• Occasional overnight travel may be required

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. The nature and frequency of working conditions may vary; reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions where feasible.

• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Seniority level:
  Internship
• Industries:
  Oil and Gas