Pipeline Technician jobs in Texas

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following represents the majority of the duties performed by the position, but is not meant to be all inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary.

1. Complies with DOT and OSHA health, safety and environmental requirements and follows safety philosophy and procedures developed by the Company including: applicable environmental, health and safety rules, procedures, and accepted safe work practices, the use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems, and the reporting of workplace hazards and injury or illness arising from workplace activities; observes the workplace to identify conditions or behaviors that should be corrected and takes appropriate action.
2. Tests and inspects assigned equipment by monitoring performance and operating specialized mechanical and electronic testing equipment.
3. Maintains assigned mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment by making adjustments and repairs as needed.
4. Compiles records and analyzes operating data on equipment.
5. Maintains equipment spare parts inventory and operates and maintains technicians’ tools, equipment, and assigned vehicle.
6. Recommends equipment design changes, gives technical guidance, and suggests procedures for proper and efficient use of equipment.
7. Contacts and confers with factory technical representatives.
8. Installs non-contract equipment additions and modifications.
9. Works with third party contractor on right-of-way encroachments.
10. Serves as the Company’s inspector on construction and maintenance projects performed by outside contractors.
11. Assists with on-the-job training of new technicians.
12. Performs maintenance associated with upkeep, cleanliness, and appearance of pipeline right-of-way, terminal, and station facilities.

    REQUIREMENTS :

    Education and Experience

    • An Associate’s degree in electronics/electrical, instrumentation or a related technical field or its equivalent in experience is required. Experience as an operations/maintenance technician, or previous experience in electronics and mechanics is preferred.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Ability to actively engage in safe behavior and understand and follow the principles and methods related to pipeline and workplace safety as established by the Company.
    • Knowledge of emergency and safety procedures, policies procedures, equipment operating parameters, and all applicable DOT, EPA, FERC, DHS and OSHA requirements.
    • Knowledge of system operation, pipeline and facility layout, and equipment capability.
    • Ability to work without direct supervision to accomplish goals and meet schedules.
    • Knowledge of math, general science, hydraulics and strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
    • Ability to think logically and remain calm in stressful situations.
    • Knowledge of equipment, processes, and physical ability to accomplish the task as assigned.
    • Ability to safely drive and maneuver company vehicles.
    • Ability to prepare and analyze data and figures.
    • Ability to test, setup, troubleshoot, and maintain a variety of electronic/electrical and mechanical equipment to include but not limited to electrical motors (medium and low voltage), flow computers, programmable logic controllers (PLC), personal computers (PC), routers and switches, fluid level instruments such as radar gauges, AC and DC relay systems, switchgear, breakers, motor control centers, contactors, electrical and hydraulic, valve actuators, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, pump seals, as well as various instrument and control equipment.

    • Ability to use various tools in the performance of of the above duties to include but not limited to digital and analog multimeters, dead weight tester, calibrated gauges, safety equipment, electrical power tools, electric shop crane and hoist, frequency counter, oscilloscope, line finder, probe bar, pipe threading equipment (electric and manual), ladders, and safety harness.

      • Ability to utilize computer hardware and software to manage, record, and evaluate company information.
      • Ability to plan, organize, and perform duties with little guidance.
      • Ability to effectively work and cooperate with supervisors, co-workers and vendors.
      • Ability to follow corporate policies and the directions of supervisors.
      • Ability to refrain from causing or contributing to the disruption of the workplace.