Technician-Pipeline, Lead

Primary Purpose

Responsible for maintaining records, daily reports, and performing maintenance on pumps and other equipment with minimal or no supervision. Functions as the lead person on a crew that provides a high level of support on a regional or system basis relating to pipeline gathering systems, valve, pumps and equipment. Additional responsibilities include training new crew members, leading projects, mentoring, and providing technical and subject matter guidance to team members.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• A minimum of two (2) years related work experience in the oil and gas field.
• A working knowledge of transmission pipeline systems, pump stations, etc.
• Good understanding of pipeline, pressures, valves, stack pumps, and meters.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of produced water.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of oil field materials and waste.
• Experience analyzing, adjusting and making minor repairs on pumps and other associated equipment.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

• Computer literate - experience with operating software a plus
• Strong mechanical aptitude on related equipment.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong customer focus and attention to detail.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate with the lead pumper in advance to meet performance expectations.
• 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.
• 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 heavy objects up to 41 pounds from floor to waist height.
• Ability to carry loads up to 20 pounds over distances of up to 300 feet and loads up to 41 pounds up to 20 feet.
• Ability to exert rotational force of up to 170 foot pounds for valve operations, and push/pull with a force of approximately 170 foot pounds.
• Willingness to sit, stand, walk, climb ladders, and ascend/descend stairs regularly during work tasks.
• Capability to perform overhead, shoulder, waist, and knee reaching, as well as grasping, pinching, and fine motor movements.
• Ability to bend, twist, pivot, and lateral flexion of the lumbar and cervical spine as required by job activities.
• Adaptability to working in conditions involving exposure to wet, hot, cold, ambient temperatures, whole body vibration, and loud noise.
• Ability to kneel, crouch, crawl, and perform various body motions necessary for inspection, maintenance, and manual tasks.
• Capability to perform tasks requiring good vision, hearing, feeling, and tactile feedback for safety and precision.

• Varying working conditions from office settings to working outdoors in inclement weather conditions
• Working with and around industrial hazards.
• Occasional overtime may be required.
• May be required to work an on‑call 24/7 shift rotation in order to provide relief of illness, vacation, etc.
• Nights and weekend hours required (shift differential provided).
• The selected candidate must successfully pass a drug screening, background check, and fit‑for‑duty examination, including credit reports for specific positions--after receiving a job offer and before commencing employment.

• None

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• Minimum one (1) year salt water disposal operation experience preferred
• Industry specific safety training (Safety, Land,…