Pipeline Technician

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 where we have 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 are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

This position will repair and maintain pipelines, equipment, and performance of work associated with the operation and maintenance of gas and liquid facilities and pipelines.

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:

• Inspect, maintain, and operate facilities including pipelines, valves, filters, pumps, gas compressors, storage tanks, and pump station equipment in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership's procedures and regulatory requirements
• Conduct Damage Prevention activities including pipeline patrols, one-calls, locating and marking pipelines, and inspecting line crossings, excavations, and other activities affecting the pipeline
• Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform required tasks, and complete associated documentation (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.)
• Plan, organize, and prioritize assigned responsibilities and coordinate work with employees and contractors
• Coordinate and communicate with outside parties including landowners, public agencies, contractors, utilities, and other pipeline operators
• Actively participate and provide leadership in safety programs and initiatives and follow policies and procedures
• Provide on-call support for areas of responsibility on a rotating basis
• Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures
• Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• 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

• Valid driver's license with demonstrated safe driving record
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a group environment
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work independently and exercise good judgement

• Mechanical aptitude with ability to learn and perform operation and maintenance tasks associated with various types of facilities and equipment
• Proficiency with computers including MS Office applications such as Excel and Outlook as well as other computer based work training, time reporting, expense reporting, and on-line work applications and documentation

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