Pipeline Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary purpose:
Perform activities for construction and maintenance of company facilities including the installation, operation and maintenance of all gas and liquid pipeline‑related facilities. Assist in the supervision and management of major pipeline construction projects, as well as the construction and installation of pipeline relocation projects. This position reports to a Construction Supervisor to ensure consistency and assurance of work performed in compliance with governmental and company policies and procedures.

Additionally, this position will work with and assist the regional maintenance staff, as needed, with projects and emergency responses.

• High School diploma or equivalent and minimum three (3) years of industry experience. Five (5) years of work experience can be substituted in lieu of education requirement.

• Knowledge of micrometers, calipers, and thickness testing equipment.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors and construction inspectors, with focused attention on details, work rules, and adherence to required project work schedules.
• Strong mechanical skills and knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance procedures.
• Ability to operate heavy pipeline excavation equipment including large trucks.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs, and other diagrams.
• Knowledge of equipment operations and servicing.
• Knowledge of basic properties of metals.
• Basic knowledge of pipe SMYS grades and ANSI fitting pressure classes.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Achieve and maintain all qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification.
• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties (regulatory welding certifications).
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Ability to plan and organize work for timely completion.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, and other diagrams.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer focus and attention to detail.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Must acquire and maintain related OQ certifications in Natural Gas and Products pipe maintenance activities.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

• Ability to lift up to 67 pounds repeatedly, including lifting from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, and overhead positions.
• Ability to carry up to 67 pounds up to a distance of 10 feet.
  
  Capable of pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 39 pounds over a distance of at least 1 foot to operate valves, equipment, or move materials.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs, often working at heights requiring fall protection.
• Ability to perform bending, twisting, pivoting, and lateral flexion of the lumbar and cervical spine to access work areas and perform tasks.
• Dexterity to operate hand tools such as wrenches, grasp, pinch, and manipulate small components with precision and safety.
• Physical endurance to stand, walk, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions including wet, hot, cold, and windy environments for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work overhead, at knee, waist, and ground levels, often requiring sustained physical effort and balance.
• Ability to work in uneven spaces, often lifting, pulling, or maneuvering heavy or bulky objects over distances up to 20‑30 feet.