Pipeline Technician is responsible for the maintenance and correct operation of an oil or gas pipeline system. Troubleshoots, tests, maintains, and repairs pipeline equipment which may include valves, operators, and filtration systems. Being a Pipeline Technician performs periodic inspections and routine maintenance on the pipeline system. Completes maintenance records, service reports, and other required documents. Additionally, Pipeline Technician requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Pipeline Technician may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Summary:
Works with field operating personnel on a daily basis to provide technical expertise and assistance to Area Directors, Operations Managers, Engineers, Technicians, and other operating personnel as required to assure the safe and reliable operation of pipeline facilities, damage prevention, public awareness, and pipeline integrity programs. The candidate is regarded as maintaining a high level of expertise in his/her discipline and is considered a ready resource of information by peers across the Company.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Job duties require solid analytical and problem-solving skills to review data from multiple sources, identify trends and root causes.
* Able to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
* Candidate must be able to work without direct supervision and have excellent organizational skills.
* Possess human relations skills to effectively operate in a work crew-oriented environment with a willingness to support work crew objectives.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills to enable incumbent to work closely with field work crews and Area Management, and coordinate work with other appropriate technical resources.
* Strong computer literacy and proficiency.
Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
* The Specialist level requires a minimum of an associate degree in an engineering related field or a bachelor's degree; in lieu of a degree, 6 years of relevant industry experience.
* The Sr. Specialist level requires a requires a minimum of an associate degree in an engineering related field or a bachelor's degree plus 4 years of relevant industry experience; in lieu of a degree, 8 years of relevant industry experience.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
* Must have good driving record
* Natural Gas Plant work is subject to hazardous conditions, including escaping gas, adverse weather conditions, extreme temperatures, heights, high-pressure gas lines, heavy lifting and cramped conditions.
* Employees are required to live within a reasonable distance of their reporting location.
* Position is subject to applicable U. S. Department of Transportation Drug & Alcohol regulations.
* Natural gas gathering and processing is an "around the clock" operation and incumbents are required to be reasonably available to respond to emergency and other operational needs whenever they occur.
* The job will require travel for temporary assignments, meetings and training.
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