Pipeline Technician

Midstream Logistics Pipeline Technician

Midstream Logistics Pipeline Technician at a growth-oriented energy company.

• This position supports safe, reliable, and compliant Pipeline operations in Tacoma WA. Reporting to the Pipeline Supervisor, the Pipeline Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining pipeline equipment, overseeing product movements, executing routine inspections, and supporting emergency response readiness.
• The ideal candidate brings mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety. This is a hands‑on, field‑based role with on‑call responsibilities. Pipeline Technicians must be able to respond to the McCord Pipeline within one hour for emergency callouts.

• Operate, monitor, and maintain pipeline systems, stations, and associated equipment.
• Track flows, pressures, and product quality using SCADA, PLC, and field instrumentation; perform start‑ups, shut‑downs, and pigging operations.
• Respond to alarms, abnormal conditions, and emergency events in coordination with the control center.

• Inspect, calibrate, and repair pumps, motors, valves, meters, regulators, and instrumentation equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Maintain documentation in CMMS (e.g., SAP, Maximo) and ensure accurate reporting of work orders.

• Patrol, inspect, and maintain right‑of‑way (ROW) and pipeline markers.
• Conduct line locates, monitor third‑party excavations, and enforce damage prevention standards.
• Support cathodic protection, corrosion control, and integrity inspections as directed.

• Calibrate and maintain custody transfer measurement devices.
• Conduct product sampling, gauging, and quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards.

• Perform all work in compliance with DOT/PHMSA, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Complete required Operator Qualification (OQ) tasks and maintain certifications.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, and hazardous communication procedures.
• Maintain regulatory, safety, and environmental documentation accurately and on time.

• Coordinate activities with supervisors, dispatch/control center, contractors, and landowners.
• Provide oversight of third‑party work on or near company assets.
• Ensure parts, tools, and local inventories are available and maintained.

• Work performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spaces as needed.
• Subject to call‑outs, overtime, and after‑hours response as part of an on‑call rotation.
• Travel between field locations, stations, and ROW required.

Note:

This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position. Additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs.

To meet the basic qualifications for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certificate or degree in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation discipline preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with ability to read P&IDs, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems, SCADA, PLCs, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Must meet DOT/PHMSA Operator Qualification requirements (training provided).
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL and/or TWIC card may be required depending on assignment.

• 2+ years of pipeline, midstream, refining, or industrial maintenance experience.
• Associate’s degree, technical certificate, or military training in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or industrial technology.
• 3–5 years of direct pipeline, terminal, or refining operations/maintenance experience.
• Previous experience working with DOT/PHMSA‑regulated pipeline systems.
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